Word of the Day: February 15, 2017
Jamboree Definition: (noun) A noisy celebration. Synonyms: Gala, Blowout Usage: Mary could not bear to miss the party and begged her mother for permission to attend the jamboree.
Archive for February, 2017
STATEMENT FROM BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ: ‘Right to Counsel’ Program Announcement
STATEMENT FROM BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ RE: ‘Right to Counsel’ Program Announcement “A ‘right to counsel’ for tenants in housing court has long been a priority of my administration. Today’s announcement is a victory for the elected leaders and advocates who […]
UNIONS & LEADERS FIGHT TRUMP’S ANTI-LABOR VISION
UNIONS & LEADERS FIGHT TRUMP’S ANTI-LABOR VISION Unions and Independent Democratic Conference members stand together against national right-to-work legislation and release four-point protection plan for New York State workers New York, NY — Standing up against the anti-labor vision of […]
An Act To Amend The Education Law, In Relation To Instruction On The Garifuna People
An Act To Amend The Education Law, In Relation To Instruction On The Garifuna People By José Francisco Avila As previously announced, New York State Senator Rubén Díaz has introduced Senate Bill No. S07175 to amend the New York State […]
Profile America: First American Computer
Wednesday, February 15 — For many Americans nowadays, it’s hard to conceive of life without computers. But such a life is within the living memory of America’s older seniors. The first electronic computer was publicly demonstrated on Valentine’s Day 1946 at […]
FSCNY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Applications Deadline is March 6
“Rewarding Young Leaders in Our Community”, the celebrated scholarship program by The Financial Service Centers of New York (FSCNY) and MoneyGram International, has entered its final weeks for applications. Deadline is Monday, March 6, 2017. Now in its 21st year, […]
Today New Yorkers to rally to #DeFundDAPL & divest risky fossil fuels
New Yorkers to rally to #DeFundDAPL & divest risky fossil fuels New York, NY — Just days after Mayor Bill De Blasio expressed support for cutting ties with the banks behind the Dakota Access Pipeline, New Yorkers will gather to […]
Profile America: Valentines and Weddings
Tuesday, February 14 — While today may not be an official holiday, Valentine’s Day is one of the most popular in the year’s calendar. Its origins are a mix of legends involving two Christian martyrs, a Roman fertility rite, and the […]
Gaitley Sets School Mark With Fordham Win
By Robert Cole With Fordham’s 74-43 win over UMass on Saturday afternoon at the Rose Hill Gym in the Bronx, Coach Stephanie Gaitley became the school’s all-time winningest coach capturing her 116th victory, surpassing the mark set by Kathy Mosolino […]
Amid MSG Drama, Henrik Lundqvist Perseveres
By Steven Simineri What a difference a day makes. On Friday night, Knicks fans showed up to Madison Square Garden for the team’s game against the Nuggets chanting “Free Oakley” and holding up signs in favor of the New York […]
Profile America: The First Public School
Monday, February 13 — This date marks the anniversary in 1635 of the organizing of America’s first public school — the Boston Latin School — long before there was a United States. Established in April that year, among its later students […]
BREAKING: Jazz Musician Al Jarreau Dead at 76
Legendary jazz musician Al Jarreau dead at 76 NBC News reports that seven-time Grammy winning musician Al Jarreau has died at the age of 76. He had been hospitalized two weeks earlier due to exhaustion, leading him to cancel […]
Dolan vs. Oakley: Turmoil for Knicks and MSG
By Luis Vazquez You had to hand it to Charles Oakley this past Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden. The former power forward/enforcer of the New York Knicks in the early 90’s accomplished three things that evening. He showed that […]
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