Archive for September, 2017

Chairman Crowley Statement on Passing of Assemblyman Michael Simanowitz

Chairman Crowley Statement on Passing of Assemblyman Michael Simanowitz

Chairman Crowley Statement on Passing of Assemblyman Michael Simanowitz (Washington, DC) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement on the passing of Assemblyman Michael Simanowitz: “I am heartbroken to learn of the passing of my […]

by · September 4, 2017 · Bulletin Board
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Chairman Crowley Statement on President Trump’s Transgender Ban

Chairman Crowley Statement on President Trump’s Transgender Ban (Washington, D.C.) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement after President Trump moved forward with plans to ban transgender individuals from joining or serving in the military: […]

by · September 4, 2017 · Bulletin Board
BRONX DA: Cases of Interest for the week of September 4, 2017

BRONX DA: Cases of Interest for the week of September 4, 2017

Happy Eid Mubarak from Assemblyman Gjoanj

Happy Eid Mubarak from Assemblyman Gjoanj

Wishing all those who celebrate a Happy Eid! May this special day bring peace, love, happiness and prosperity to everyone. -Mark Gjonaj

by · September 4, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Department of Sanitation Labor Day Release

Department of Sanitation Labor Day Release

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Word of the Day: September 3, 2017

Word of the Day: September 3, 2017

Unexampled Definition: (adjective) Without precedent; unparalleled. Synonyms: New Usage: It was time of unexampled prosperity, and the once poor family was able to move to a new lovely mansion in an affluent neighborhood.

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Whose Birthday Is It? September 3, 2017

Whose Birthday Is It? September 3, 2017

Diane de Poitiers (1499) As a lady-in-waiting at the French royal court, Diane captivated the man who would become King Henry II of France—though he was 20 years her junior. After the death of her husband, she became Henry’s mistress. […]

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Quote of the Day: September 3, 2017

Quote of the Day: September 3, 2017

Thou know’st the o’er-eager vehemence of youth, How quick in temper, and in judgment weak. Homer (900 BC – 800 BC)

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Chairman Crowley Statement on President Trump’s Continued Sabotage of America’s Health Care System

Chairman Crowley Statement on President Trump’s Continued Sabotage of America’s Health Care System

Chairman Crowley Statement on President Trump’s Continued Sabotage of America’s Health Care System (Queens, NY) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement as President Trump’s administration announced it would severely slash outreach efforts for Affordable […]

by · September 3, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Remembering 9/11: Jacobi Hospital – September 11

Remembering 9/11: Jacobi Hospital – September 11

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Joshua Mileto Memorial Fund-Sachem (GoFundMe)

Strength Conditioning For Youth Under Question

By Brandon Colon On August 10, 2017, the Long Island community lost a young man and student athlete by the name of Joshua Mileto. He was taking part in an offseason football-training camp, where they were performing an unusual exercise.  […]

by · September 3, 2017 · Sports
Funday on the Parkway Hosted by Bronx House – September 16

Funday on the Parkway Hosted by Bronx House – September 16

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BP DIAZ ALLOCATES OVER $2 MILLION TO BOROUGH COLLEGES

BP DIAZ ALLOCATES OVER $2 MILLION TO BOROUGH COLLEGES

BP DIAZ ALLOCATES OVER $2 MILLION TO BOROUGH COLLEGES Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. announced today that his office will allocate more than $2 million in capital funds to help support higher education institutions throughout The Bronx this year. […]

by · September 3, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Profile America: First Professional Football Game

Profile America: First Professional Football Game

Sunday, September 3 — Football season is soon to be in full swing again. Some colleges began playing their schedules late last month, and the National Football League season starts this coming Thursday. For many years, it was believed the […]

by · September 3, 2017 · History, Profile America, Sports
Wrapping regular-season home games up with the W!  NY Liberty tops San Antonio for ninth victory in a row. (Twitter)

Liberty Win Home Season Finale And Head To Playoffs

By Luis Vazquez The final regular season game of the New York Liberty 2017 WNBA season Friday  was also “Fan Appreciation Night at Madison Square Garden and this game was a recipe for an upset as the San Antonio Stars (7-26) […]

by · September 3, 2017 · Sports