Archive for December, 2018

Nearly 200 firefighters battled to halt the spread of the blaze on Hull Avenue on November 20.--Photo by Toby Norwood

Fire Destroys 3 Homes Before the Holidays in Norwood

Fire Destroys 3 Homes Before the Holidays in Norwood by David Greene Instead of preparing for the celebration of the upcoming holidays, residents of three homes on Hull Avenue are looking for a place to stay and are now picking […]

by · December 4, 2018 · Local News, News
NYCFC beats San Jose, 2-1.  (Photo credit: Gary Quintal)

NYCFC Names New CEO

Brad Sims to Lead New York City FC as CEO Sims joins NYCFC from the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers Appointment to begin January 2019   New York City Football Club (NYCFC) today announced that Brad Sims will take up the role of […]

by · December 4, 2018 · Sports
PARKCHESTER’S ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF KWANZAA

PARKCHESTER’S ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF KWANZAA

by · December 4, 2018 · Bulletin Board, Holidays
Young protester Carla Cruz gets into the face of Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., on the steps of the Bronx County Courthouse.--Photo by David Greene

Where The Pols Are, December 4

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is in Albany with no public schedule. On Tuesday morning, First Lady Chirlane McCray will attend the Robin Hood Foundation Heroes Breakfast. 8 AM – State Attorney General-elect Letitia James tours the UPS headquarters and meets with […]

Bronx DA: Cases of Interest for the Week of December 3, 2018

Bronx DA: Cases of Interest for the Week of December 3, 2018

Cases of Interest for the Week of December 3, 2018   Monday, December 3, 2018 ADA Judge Part # Status Defendant Name Case Details Scaccia, C. Barrett 60 Hearing Brian Solano Charged with second-degree Murder and additional charges. The defendant allegedly […]

by · December 4, 2018 · Bulletin Board
Hanukkah — The Festival of Lights Begins

Hanukkah — The Festival of Lights Begins

This year, Hanukkah began on the evening of Sunday, December 2, and will end on the evening of Monday, December 10. Hanukkah is often referred to as the “festival of lights,” which serves to remind people of the miracle that […]

Whose Birthday Is It? December 3, 2018

Whose Birthday Is It? December 3, 2018

Ellen Richards (1842) A Vassar graduate and the first woman admitted to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology—”it being understood that her admission did not establish a precedent for the general admission of females”—chemist Ellen Richards was one of the US’s […]

by · December 3, 2018 · Bulletin Board
Quote of the Day: December 3, 2018

Quote of the Day: December 3, 2018

One half of the world cannot understand the pleasures of the other. Jane Austen (1775-1817)  

by · December 3, 2018 · Bulletin Board
Word of the Day: December 3, 2018

Word of the Day: December 3, 2018

philology Definition: (noun) The humanistic study of language and literature. Synonyms: linguistics Usage: Another master had come, with a degree of doctor of philology from the University of Heidelberg…to teach French to the upper forms and German to anyone who […]

by · December 3, 2018 · Bulletin Board
Matters of Faith: The Five Candles of Advent

Matters of Faith: The Five Candles of Advent

By Rev. J. Loren Russell “For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of […]

by · December 2, 2018 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Profile America: First Drive-In Gas Station

Profile America: First Drive-In Gas Station

Saturday, December 1st. On this date in 1913, what is today the Gulf Oil Company opened the nation’s first drive-in gas station. Located at the intersection of Baum Boulevard and St. Clair Street in Pittsburgh, the filling station was a […]