Archive for August, 2018
Whose Birthday Is It? August 31, 2018
Ramon Magsaysay (1907) A Philippine guerrilla leader during World War II, Magsaysay helped combat the Japanese occupation and clear the way for US forces to liberate the island nation. He then entered politics and, as secretary of defense, spearheaded one […]
Quote of the Day: August 31, 2018
It is of great importance in a republic not only to guard the society against the oppression of its rulers, but to guard one part of the society against the injustice of the other part … If a majority be […]
Word of the Day: August 31, 2018
villainous Definition: (adjective) Extremely wicked. Synonyms: nefarious Usage: A villainous band of thieves targeted our neighborhood and in one night made off with 17 cars.
80s Rocker Eddie Money Kicks-Off Mini-Tour in Seton Park
80s Rocker Eddie Money Kicks-Off Mini-Tour in Seton Park by David Greene Several hundred Rock n’ Roll fans turned out for a free concert performance by 80’s rocker Eddie Money, at Seton Park in Riverdale on Monday, August 20. The […]
NOTICE OF SALE – SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK (FOLEY SQUARE) Brown, Royston
NOTICE OF SALE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK (FOLEY SQUARE) GUSTAVIA HOME, LLC; Plaintiff v. ROYSTON BROWN, et al; Defendants Attorney for Plaintiff: Hasbani & Light, P.C., 450 7th Ave, Suite 1408, NY, NY 10123; (646) 490-6677 Pursuant to judgment […]
Whose Birthday Is It? August 30, 2018
Jacques-Louis David (1748) The unchallenged painter of the French Revolution, and later the official portraitist to Napoleon, David was the virtual art dictator of France for a generation. His pervasive influence on European art extended beyond painting to determine the […]
Quote of the Day: August 30, 2018
Never … be mean in anything; never be false; never be cruel. Avoid those three vices … and I can always be hopeful of you. Charles Dickens (1812-1870)
Word of the Day: August 30, 2018
divest Definition: (verb) Remove (someone’s or one’s own) clothes. Synonyms: undress, disinvest, strip Usage: Frowning with vexation at the effort necessary to divest himself of his coat and trousers, the prince undressed.
Italian American Writers Features Prolific Authors, 2nd Sat., Sept. 8 @ Cornelia St. Cafe
The Italian American Writers Association is celebrating its 27th Anniversary. Since 1991, IAWA has given voice to writers through its literary series every 2nd Saturday of the month. Readings begin with an Open Mic: IAWA-East is held even months at […]
HOW HAS THE MIX OF TAXES COLLECTED BY NEW YORK CITY CHANGED OVER THE YEARS?
HOW HAS THE MIX OF TAXES COLLECTED BY NEW YORK CITY CHANGED OVER THE YEARS? New York City collects a mix of taxes that looks much more like those of a state than the typical U.S. city. Today the city […]
Participatory Budgeting – What Would You Do With a Million Dollars?
What is Participatory Budgeting (PB)? Participatory Budgeting is an initiative by the City Council in which the community directly decides how $1 MILLION from the city`s budget is spent. Last year over 1000 ideas were submitted to us and with […]
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