News From the NY Yankees The New York Yankees announced today they have re-signed LHP CC Sabathia to a one-year contract for the 2019 season. Sabathia, 38, has spent 10 seasons with the Yankees (2009-18), going 129-80 with a 3.74 ERA (1,810.2IP, […]
New York Fed President Williams to Visit the Bronx on November 19 November 7, 2018 NEW YORK — Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John C. Williams will visit the Bronx on Monday, November 19, to meet with leaders […]
The Rebounders Club, a spirit club organized and run by a group of dedicated alumni to enhance the men’s and women’s varsity basketball experience at Fordham University, is proud to announce its relaunch in conjunction with the school’s Department of Athletics. […]
Wednesday, November 7th. November is designated every year as National Diabetes Month. The goal is to make the public more aware of the serious nature of the disease, and how to detect and control it. When our bodies are unable […]
I am proud to lead a growing majority in the most diverse legislative body in the country, our members are a true reflection of their constituents. In a year in which there was a historic number of women running for […]
James Naismith (1861) While teaching physical education in 1891, Naismith was tasked with creating a safe and inexpensive indoor sport to occupy his students during the Massachusetts winter. His game involved throwing a soccer ball through suspended half-bushel peach baskets, […]
I am as desirous of being a good neighbor as I am of being a bad subject. Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862)
middling Definition: (adjective) Lacking exceptional quality or ability. Synonyms: mediocre, average, fair Usage: The performance was middling at best, but for some reason the audience still rose to its feet at the end of the show for a standing ovation. […]
By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor Count the days. We are 119 days til Opening Day but baseball season is a year long process. For many this is the best time of year because the Hot Stove league is complete with […]
Ella Wheeler Wilcox (1850) When her Poems of Passion was published in 1883, Wheeler gained notoriety for writing “immoral” poetry. Her subsequent works showed a marked change in content, focusing on temperance, religion, and sentimental, inspirational verse. Her best known […]
One can’t stay sad very long in such an interesting world, can one? Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874-1942)
demonstrable Definition: (adjective) Capable of being demonstrated or proved. Synonyms: provable Usage: The mother showed a demonstrable lack of concern for the general welfare of her children, so they were taken away from her. Discuss.
Cases of Interest for the Week of November 5, 2018 Monday, November 5, 2018 ADA Judge Part # Status Defendant Name Case Details Riesel, A. — AP5 Update Adam Fridson Pleaded guilty to Public Lewdness in the […]
By Carlos De Jesus IV History would prove difficult to rewrite for 2018’s NYCFC, with a 1-0 loss Sunday night at Yankee Stadium against Atlanta United showcasing a relapse into past habits. Both teams entered the Sunday night MLS East […]
ALLEGED TRINITARIO INDICTED IN FATAL STABBING OF BRONX TEEN LESANDRO “JUNIOR” GUZMAN-FELIZ Defendant Allegedly Planned With 13 Others To Hunt For Member of Another Set, Chased Victim and Later Gathered With Co-Defendants After Stabbing Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark […]
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