Archive for March, 2017

Quote of the Day: March 4, 2017

Quote of the Day: March 4, 2017

Sometimes I wonder why God ever trusts talent in the hands of women, they usually make such an infernal mess of it. I think He must do it as a sort of ghastly joke. Willa Cather (1873-1947)

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Word of the Day: March 4, 2017

Word of the Day: March 4, 2017

Sporty Definition: (adjective) Marked by conspicuous display. Synonyms: Flashy, Gaudy, Jazzy, Showy Usage: The Thompsons thought it inappropriate that their newly widowed neighbor wore such a sporty outfit to her husband’s funeral.

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BOROUGH PRESIDENTS CALL FOR ACTION ON LEAD IN PUBLIC SCHOOL WATER SUPPLY

BOROUGH PRESIDENTS CALL FOR ACTION ON LEAD IN PUBLIC SCHOOL WATER SUPPLY

BOROUGH PRESIDENTS CALL FOR ACTION ON LEAD IN PUBLIC SCHOOL WATER SUPPLY All five borough presidents have partnered on a letter to New York City Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña, urging the Department of Education to take immediate action regarding recent […]

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After City’s Shelter Announcement, Senator Klein Introduces New Legislation to Give Communities a Louder Voice in Shelter Placement

After City’s Shelter Announcement, Senator Klein Introduces New Legislation to Give Communities a Louder Voice in Shelter Placement Legislation would ensure that communities are given advance notice of hotel use; and lengthen period of review for permanent homeless shelters Albany, […]

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BP Diaz Testifies In Favor of a "Nail and Beauty Salon Letter Grading System."

Testimony of Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. Before the City Council Oversight Committee

Testimony of Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. Before the City Council Oversight Committee RE: School Planning and Siting for New Capacity February 28, 2017 Good morning. With the formation of a mayoral commission on school overcrowding, we can do […]

Southwest Bronx Community Receiving New Sewers and Water Mains, Extensive Infrastructure Upgrades

Southwest Bronx Community Receiving New Sewers and Water Mains, Extensive Infrastructure Upgrades

Southwest Bronx Community Receiving New Sewers and Water Mains, Extensive Infrastructure Upgrades $46 Million Project Managed by NYC DDC (Bronx, NY –March 1, 2017) Residents who live near Southern Boulevard between Boston Road and Westchester Avenue in the Bronx will […]

Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance Town Hall Meeting – March 6th

Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance Town Hall Meeting – March 6th

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Profile America: Jeannette Rankin

Saturday, March 4 — The first woman to serve in Congress took her seat on this date 100 years ago. Barely a month later, Jeannette Rankin of Montana became one of the few representatives to vote against entry into World War […]

Whose Birthday Is It? March 3, 2017

Whose Birthday Is It? March 3, 2017

George Mortimer Pullman (1831) Pullman was a successful American industrialist and the inventor of the railroad sleeping car. In 1893, he built a company town for his workers in Illinois, and it was showcased in the World’s Fair as a […]

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Quote of the Day: March 3, 2017

Quote of the Day: March 3, 2017

Bashfulness is an ornament to youth, but a reproach to old age. Aristotle (384 BC-322BC)

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Yankees’ youngster Jonathan Holder looking for last spot in bullpen

Yankees’ youngster Jonathan Holder looking for last spot in bullpen

By Steven Simineri Back in December, the Yankees and Aroldis Chapman reunited on a five-year, $86 million contract. New York’s bullpen should be strong again with a final three of Chapman, Dellin Betances and Tyler Clippard. But in the past two […]

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Word of the Day: March 3, 2017

Word of the Day: March 3, 2017

Wraith Definition: (noun) Something shadowy and insubstantial. Synonyms: Ghost, Specter, Spook, Shade Usage: He refused to venture near cemeteries, fearing he’d encounter wraiths, ghosts, and apparitions of all kinds.

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Tim Tebow Puts Sports In The Proper Perspective

Tim Tebow Puts Sports In The Proper Perspective

By Luis Vazquez There are many things that have been said about Tim Tebow, a former two-time NCAA football champion for the Florida Gators now aspiring professional baseball player trying to secure a job with the New York Mets. But […]

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One Riverdale resident blames President Donald Trump and his administration for the recent increase in hate crimes and bomb threats against Jewish community centers.--Photo by David Greene

UNITED IN THE BRONX AGAINST HATE

UNITED IN THE BRONX AGAINST HATE   A large crowd joined several local elected officials and religious leaders in calling for an end against recent hate attacks against both the Jewish and Muslim communities. Responding to the 100 bomb threats […]

by · March 3, 2017 · News
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March Madness Begins: Fordham Drops Home Finale

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor Coach Jeff Neubauer has seen his Fordham Rams win tight games up at Rose Hill this season including an overtime win over Atlantic 10 Conference opponent VCU. Overall it has been a successful home season and […]

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