Archive for June, 2017

Minnesota United midfielder Jerome Thiesson (3) heads the ball away from New York City FC midfielder Jack Harrison (11) during the second half at Yankee Stadium. Credit: USA TODAY Sports

Challenge Wins Building Character for NYCFC

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor Trap game? Not for NYCFC at Yankee Stadium Thursday night as they challenged Minnesota United FC.  And coming off wins over the rival Red Bulls and defending MLS Cup champion Seattle, a match against an expansion […]

by · June 30, 2017 · Sports
Klein Announces Education Partnership with Renowned Afro Latin Jazz Alliance & Mt. Vernon

Klein Announces Education Partnership with Renowned Afro Latin Jazz Alliance & Mt. Vernon

Klein Announces Education Partnership with Renowned Afro Latin Jazz Alliance & Mt. Vernon Senator Jeff Klein made history recently as he announced the one-year residency of the Afro Latin Jazz Academy of Music at Mount Vernon High School, marking the […]

Whose Birthday Is It? June 29, 2017

Whose Birthday Is It? June 29, 2017

Giacomo Leopardi (1798) Leopardi was an Italian poet and scholar who suffered throughout his life from chronic physical ailments and dashed hopes. Despite these challenges, he was devoted to philosophy and the classics from early childhood and became one of […]

by · June 29, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Quote of the Day: June 29, 2017

Quote of the Day: June 29, 2017

I know that everything beautiful attracts love, but I cannot see how, by reason of being loved, that which is loved for its beauty is bound to love that which loves it. Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616)

by · June 29, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Word of the Day: June 29, 2017

Word of the Day: June 29, 2017

Ungainly Definition: (adjective) Lacking grace or ease of movement or form. Synonyms: Clumsy, Clunky, Gawky, Unwiedly Usage: He was a gawky lad with long ungainly legs, but she thought he was the most handsome boy she had ever seen.

by · June 29, 2017 · Bulletin Board
FIRST ANNUAL NBA AWARD SHOW

FIRST ANNUAL NBA AWARD SHOW

By Brandon Colon The National Basketball Association hosted their first annual “NBA Award Show” at Pier 36 in New York City. The greatest players (young and old) to ever grace the NBA hardwood were in attendance. They were treated to […]

by · June 29, 2017 · Sports
Credit: Lenny Ortiz

Boulders Stay Hot over Cuban National Team

By Lenny Ortiz The Rockland Boulders hosted an unusual opponent Wednesday night at Palisades Credit Union Park, the Cuban National Team. Batting ninth for the national squad was a familiar name to New Yorkers, but a different face. Nineteen year […]

by · June 29, 2017 · Sports
Senator Klein Shepherds One-Punch Law Through State Senate

Senator Klein Shepherds One-Punch Law Through State Senate

Senator Klein Shepherds One-Punch Law Through State Senate Senator Jeff Klein is once again standing up for victims of senseless violence and their families throughout New York with the recent passage of his bill in the State Senate. The legislation […]

by · June 29, 2017 · Bulletin Board, Law
Bronx Council Members Endorse Diana Ayala

Bronx Council Members Endorse Diana Ayala

Council Members Rafael Salamanca, Annabel Palma, and Ritchie Torres Endorse Diana Ayala Today, Democratic council candidate Diana Ayala received endorsements from Bronx City Council Members Rafael Salamanca, Annabel Palma, and Ritchie Torres. These three represent the full Puerto Rican Council […]

New York Salutes America Fireworks Celebration 2017

“NEW YORK SALUTES AMERICA” FIREWORKS CELEBRATION – TONIGHT

by · June 29, 2017 · Bulletin Board
New York Salutes America Fireworks Celebration 2017

Update — Where The Pols Are: June 29, New York Salutes America

Thursday, June 29, 2017 Governor Cuomo is in New York City and Albany. 8:30 AM – Public Advocate Letitia James participates in the The Wrap’s Power Women Breakfast. Time Warner Center, Columbus Room, 10th Floor, 60 Columbus Circle, Manhattan 9:00 AM – Governor […]

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Mets Need to Rebuild: Here’s Why

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor The speculation is growing that Mets GM Sandy Alderson will be selling heading into the non-waiver trade deadline of July 31st. Asdrubal Cabrera, Curtis Granderson, Jay Bruce, Lucas Duda, Addison Reed, Jerry Blevins are among the […]

by · June 29, 2017 · Sports
Incandescent light bulb

San Francisco Electric Company

Thursday, June 29 — The first electric power company in America, and perhaps the world, was formed this week in 1879 in San Francisco. This was nearly four months before Thomas Edison successfully tested his practical incandescent light bulb. The power […]

TM Bronx Hanks Yanks   Credit: Rich Mancuso

TM BX Hanks Yanks 16U Get Walk-Off Win

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor Their first dramatic win in their initial season for TM Bronx Hanks Yanks 16U team came with a walk-off grand slam home run early Tuesday evening at Randall’s Island Park. Hanks Yanks, a community sponsored baseball […]

by · June 29, 2017 · Sports
Hit The Road Jack(son): Knicks and Phil Jackson Part Ways

Hit The Road Jack(son): Knicks and Phil Jackson Part Ways

By Brandon Colon The New York Knicks and team President Phil Jackson decided to part ways early Wednesday morning according to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. The decision coming after Jackson and team owner James Dolan could not agree on the direction […]

by · June 29, 2017 · Sports