Quote of the Day: March 15, 2017
I cannot speak well enough to be unintelligible. Jane Austen (1775-1817)
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Word of the Day: March 15, 2017
Surfactant Definition: (noun) A chemical agent capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved. Synonyms: Wetting agent, Surface-active agent, Wetter Usage: She ordered a new pair of glasses and had the lenses coated with […]
2017 Blizzard “Stella” in Pictures
by David Greene With some predictions for Winter Storm Stella as high as 2 feet, the five boroughs only received less than six inches during the storm that struck on Tuesday, March 15. Now many are questioning why school’s and […]
RESCHEDULED: The East Bronx History Forum Hosting the Forum’s 6th Annual “Women in Bronx History” – March 22nd
President Jimmy Carter proclaimed National Women’s History Week for March 8, 1980 and, President Trump has re-proclaimed March 2017 as Women’s History Month. The East Bronx History Forum is pleased to announce the Forum’s 6th Annual “Women in Bronx History” […]
Letter to the Editor: Dear Allerton International Merchants Association, Spring is Around the Corner
By Gene DeFrancis Spring is around the corner. And that means… Spring Cleaning. Every time this year we take the time to remind our neighbors to do their part in keeping Allerton clean. Homeowners and Business owners you are responsible […]
NYC Council Member Andy King Sends Letter to NYS Leaders Regarding “Raise The Age”
New York City Council Member Andy King sent a letter regarding his support for efforts to raise the age of criminal responsibility in New York to leaders of state government in Albany, including The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of […]
Partnerships for Parks It’s My Park Awards Reception Bronx Volunteers Honored
Partnerships for Parks It’s My Park Awards Reception Bronx Volunteers Honored BronxWorks + Healthy & Livable Mott Haven Partnership, Mullaly Bikepark, and Loving The Bronx Awarded for Outstanding Service, Activism and Collaboration Award Ceremony Held On March 8, 2017 March […]
Profile America: America’s First Shopping Mall
Wednesday, March 15 — Everyone who loves convenience in shopping can thank visionaries Edward Delk and J.C. Nichols, who conceived, designed, and built the first shopping mall in the U.S. The Country Club Plaza, on the outskirts of Kansas City, opened […]
Vernuccio’s View: Nuclear Terrorism Threat Grows
NATO is warning that the West should consider the potential danger of an attack by terrorist using weapons of mass destruction. The organization is not being overly cautious. An Economist study notes that “24 states still have 1kg or more […]
Carnegie Hall Announces Musicians Selected for the 2017 National Youth Orchestra
CARNEGIE HALL ANNOUNCES THE MUSICIANS SELECTED FOR THE 2017 NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Created by Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute, Prestigious National Program Recognizes Finest Young Musicians from Across the Country, Ages 16-19 This Summer, […]
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