Archive for March, 2017

EMPIRE CITY CASINO LAUNCHES LATE-NIGHT WOODLAWN SHUTTLE SERVICE FOR PLAYERS AND EMPLOYEES

EMPIRE CITY CASINO LAUNCHES LATE-NIGHT WOODLAWN SHUTTLE SERVICE FOR PLAYERS AND EMPLOYEES

EMPIRE CITY CASINO LAUNCHES LATE-NIGHT WOODLAWN SHUTTLE SERVICE FOR PLAYERS AND EMPLOYEES Late-night shuttles now available at 4 train’s Woodlawn subway stop. Yonkers, New York — Empire City Casino has launched its “Late Night Woodlawn 4 Train Shuttle Service” to […]

by · March 14, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Bronx DA: Bronx Man Sentenced to One Year for Beating Puppy

Bronx DA: Bronx Man Sentenced to One Year for Beating Puppy

Profile America: Court Appearance

Profile America: Court Appearance

Tuesday, March 14 —  This month in 1879 marked a milestone in women’s history and the opportunities available to them. President Rutherford Hayes earlier signed a congressional act “to relieve certain legal disabilities of women.” The act’s leading champion, 49-year-old […]

by · March 14, 2017 · Profile America
WINTER STORM WARNING: STELLA LOOMS

WINTER STORM WARNING: STELLA LOOMS

NYC Mayor’s Office declares state of emergency beginning at midnight.New Yorkers urged to stay off the streets.

by · March 14, 2017 · Bulletin Board, Government, News
Whose Birthday Is It? March 13, 2017

Whose Birthday Is It? March 13, 2017

Abraham “Al” Jaffee (1921) A regular contributor to Mad for more than 55 years, Jaffee is the satirical magazine’s longest-running contributor, as both an illustrator and writer. Since 1964, only one issue has been published without new material from Jaffee, […]

by · March 13, 2017 · Bulletin Board
US Military Blackhawk Helicopters Flying over New York City. Credit: YouTube

Look. Up in the sky. It’s…

New York sky-watchers got a treat this morning as a flight of ten military helicopters filled the sky. The US Army conducted a training exercise over New York City earlier today around 11:30 AM. The NYPD announced that due to tomorrow’s blizzard […]

by · March 13, 2017 · Military, News
Quote of the Day: March 13, 2017

Quote of the Day: March 13, 2017

A soul that is kind and intends justice discovers more than any sophist. Sophocles (496 BC-406 BC)

by · March 13, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Word of the Day: March 13, 2017

Word of the Day: March 13, 2017

Incantation Definition: (noun) A ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect. Synonyms: Conjuration Usage: Hagar, the witch, chanted an awful incantation over her kettleful of simmering toads, with weird effect.

by · March 13, 2017 · Bulletin Board
2nd Bronx Phagwah Holi Mela – March 19th

2nd Bronx Phagwah Holi Mela – March 19th

Irish Heritage Month Celebration – March 16th

Irish Heritage Month Celebration – March 16th

Free Small Business Financial Workshop Hosted by The Bronx Chamber of Commerce & Ridgewood Savings Bank – March 21st

Free Small Business Financial Workshop Hosted by The Bronx Chamber of Commerce & Ridgewood Savings Bank – March 21st

Perfect Opener For NYCFC: Villa Paces Newcomers

Perfect Opener For NYCFC: Villa Paces Newcomers

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor David Villa is aware that NYCFC got the reinforcements needed to go further in the MLS postseason. And in their third season at Yankee Stadium he is the fan favorite that always propels NYCFC to something […]

by · March 13, 2017 · Sports
World Baseball Classic 2017

Injuries Poses Questions for WBC Tournament

By Lenny Ortiz There was a World Series atmosphere in early March in Jalisco, Mexico where team Italy hosted a hungry Venezuela squad in the WBC Tournament that is being played every four years before the start of another Major […]

by · March 13, 2017 · Sports

First State College for Women

Monday, March 13 — The first state college for women was created this month in 1884 in Mississippi. Known as the Mississippi Industrial Institute and College, classes opened in the fall of the next year on the campus of a former […]

by · March 13, 2017 · Profile America, Women
Dozens of participants jogged or walked along Pelham Parkway during the annual event. Photo by David Greene

A Look Back: Lt. Thomas Clesse 5K

DOZENS RUN ON EVE OF 9/11…   Dozens of community members and current and retired police officers joined the family of Lt. Thomas Clesse for the annual 5K run & walk organized in his honor.     Joined by the […]