Archive for November, 2018

Quote of the Day: November 27, 2018

Quote of the Day: November 27, 2018

I only ask to be free. The butterflies are free. Charles Dickens (1812-1870)  

by · November 27, 2018 · Bulletin Board, Uncategorized
Congregants of all ages march in the rain towards the Grand Concourse in support of Bishop John Jenik.--Photo by David Greene

Jenik’s Flock Look to Rome to Return Beloved Pastor

Jenik’s Flock Look to Rome to Return Beloved Pastor by David Greene Despite a steady rain several hundred parishioners of Our Lady of Refuge on the Bedford Park – Kingsbridge border, turned out for a march through the streets– in […]

by · November 27, 2018 · News
Word of the Day: November 27, 2018

Word of the Day: November 27, 2018

pigeonhole Definition: (verb) Treat or classify according to a mental stereotype. Synonyms: stereotype, stamp Usage: It would be incorrect to pigeonhole her as a children’s author, since many adults also enjoy her books. Discuss.  

by · November 27, 2018 · Bulletin Board
Fordham Freshman Gets A-10 Honor

Fordham Freshman Gets A-10 Honor

NEWS FROM A-10 BASKETBALL CONFERENCE The Atlantic 10 Conference has named VCU junior Issac Vann as its Player of the Week and Fordham freshman Nick Honor as its Rookie of the Week. The awards were announced Monday and are for games […]

by · November 26, 2018 · Sports
BRONX MAN SENTENCED TO SEVEN YEARS IN PRISON FOR STRANGLING AND PUMMELING EX-GIRLFRIEND IN 2016

BRONX MAN SENTENCED TO SEVEN YEARS IN PRISON FOR STRANGLING AND PUMMELING EX-GIRLFRIEND IN 2016

BRONX MAN SENTENCED TO SEVEN YEARS IN PRISON FOR STRANGLING AND PUMMELING EX-GIRLFRIEND IN 2016 Victim Survived; Strangulation Scars Still Visible Today Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark today announced that a Bronx man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for beating his ex-girlfriend and […]

New York Yankees' Jorge Mateo follows the flight of his home run off Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Steven Wright during the third inning of a spring training baseball game Saturday, March 5, 2016, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Coppola: Math Class Or Baseball Instinct?

By William Coppola Breaking news from ESPN: “Former NASA engineer Sig Mejdal leaves Astros for Orioles.” Holy smokes, that is amazing news! “New Baltimore Orioles general manager, 35-year-old  Mike Elias called upon a familiar face to help rebuild the club. […]

by · November 26, 2018 · Sports
HBO Ends The Main Event

HBO Ends The Main Event

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor Dmitry Bivol had an easy WBA light heavyweight title defense Saturday night over Jean Pascal in the ring at the Hard Rock Hotel/Casino in Atlantic City.  It took 12-rounds and Bivol made his cause as […]

by · November 26, 2018 · Sports
Top Mortgage Company Expands in Westchester

Top Mortgage Company Expands in Westchester

Top Mortgage Company Expands in Westchester  Hudson United Opens Office in Elmsford Led by Donald Arace, as Part of Regional Expansion ELMSFORD, NY — Hudson United Mortgage Services, LLC, a full-service mortgage banker/broker licensed in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and […]

by · November 26, 2018 · Bulletin Board
APHIS Issues Final Environmental Impact Statement for the National Fruit Fly Cooperative Control Program

APHIS Issues Final Environmental Impact Statement for the National Fruit Fly Cooperative Control Program

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service (APHIS) completed the final environmental impact analysis required under the National Environmental Policy Act for its National Fruit Fly Cooperative Control Program, which protects U.S. agriculture from […]

by · November 26, 2018 · Bulletin Board
Councilman Gjonaj Week in Review: November 16, 2018

Councilman Gjonaj Week in Review: November 16, 2018

NYC Council Votes on the Throggs Neck Business Improvement District During the NYC Council Stated Meeting, the NYC Council voted on the Throggs Neck Business Improvement District. The creation of this BID will help our neighborhood mom and pop shops […]

by · November 26, 2018 · Bulletin Board
Empowering Youth & Supporting Parks & Get Involved with Your Park Workshops

Empowering Youth & Supporting Parks & Get Involved with Your Park Workshops

Empowering Youth & Supporting Parks For many young people in NYC, parks are an important setting for the recreation and relaxation that shapes their adolescence. Too often, youth are not involved in the work that goes on behind-the-scenes to beautify […]

by · November 25, 2018 · Bulletin Board, Parks
Statement from the Independent Drivers Guild on three FHV-related City Council bills being voted on today in New York City:

Statement from the Independent Drivers Guild on three FHV-related City Council bills being voted on today in New York City:

Statement from the Independent Drivers Guild on three FHV-related City Council bills being voted on today in New York City: We support the city council’s efforts to protect riders and drivers from discrimination and aid struggling drivers through outreach, educational […]

by · November 25, 2018 · Bulletin Board
Community Groups, Unions, Students Launch Citywide Day of Action to Demand that New York “Fund CUNY ASAP”

Community Groups, Unions, Students Launch Citywide Day of Action to Demand that New York “Fund CUNY ASAP”

Community Groups, Unions, Students Launch Citywide Day of Action to Demand that New York “Fund CUNY ASAP” New York, NY – Students, community groups and unions launched a Citywide Day of Action today to demand that Albany and City Hall fully […]

by · November 25, 2018 · Bulletin Board
Statement from the Independent Drivers Guild on 8th Driver Suicide

Statement from the Independent Drivers Guild on 8th Driver Suicide

Statement from the Independent Drivers Guild on 8th Driver Suicide: We are deeply saddened to learn yet another New York City professional driver has taken his own life amid reports of deep debt. The 8th reported this year. Our condolences go out […]

by · November 25, 2018 · Bulletin Board
Matters of Faith: Accept No Substitutes

Matters of Faith: Accept No Substitutes

By Reverend J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv. ‭‭Amos 5:24‬ ‭NKJV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ “But let justice run down like water, and righteousness like a mighty stream.” When Amos penned these words, it was a time of great prosperity of for Israel and Judah. […]

by · November 25, 2018 · Matters of Faith, Religion