Quote of the Day: January 24, 2019
A memory is a beautiful thing, it’s almost a desire that you miss. Gustave Flaubert (1821-1880)
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Word of the Day: January 24, 2019
nickel-and-dime Definition: (adjective) Of minor importance. Synonyms: small-time Usage: He ran his nickel-and-dime operation out of the back of a pickup truck and dreamed of the day when he would own his own storefront. Discuss.
Profile America: Electric Dental Drill Patented
Thursday, January 24th. An invention that’s helped millions, but which no one really likes was patented this week in 1875—the electric dental drill. Those who dread the device should consider the primitive state of dental technology before George Green of […]
Where The Pols Are, January 24
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is in New York City with no public events At 8 a.m., NYC Councilman Andy King will be attending the Clergy Coalition of the 47th NYPD Precinct Annual Prayer Breakfast, Eastwood Manor, 3371 Eastchester Rd., the Bronx. […]
Rivera And The New Hall Of Fame Class
By Jason Gonzalez New baseball Hall Of Fame inductees Mariano Rivera, Mike Mussina, and Edgar Martinez took center stage at a press conference Wednesday afternoon at the St. Regis Hotel in Manhattan to announce the achievement. The trio expressed elation […]
Vernuccio’s View: Putin’s Next Target
Vladimir Putin has made it abundantly clear that he regrets the demise of the Soviet Union, and his actions indicate that he is taking all necessary steps to restore Moscow’s former empire, which enslaved numerous nations. The Kremlin’s massive military […]
Scriptural Inspirations
When you remember who gave you favor, you realize that it may not be because you deserve it, but because of a promise made to your forefathers and mothers. God Bless +++ Deuteronomy 8:18 NKJV “And you shall remember the […]
“Safe” Injection Sites Gets Thumbs Down From Councilman Andy King
Bronx Councilman Andy King recently sent out a “Dear Friend” letter to supporters explaining his opposition to Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan to create safe-injection sites for IV-drug users. In the letter King asks, “Did you know the City of […]
Another Conference Loss For Fordham
By Jason Gonzalez The Fordham Rams lose another game. The Rams lose yet another heartbreaker, to remain winless in the Atlantic 10 conference. The Digital Underground would agree, it’s the “same song”. La Salle Explorers senior guard Pookie Powell nailed a 3-pointer with just 35 seconds to […]
Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: January 23, 2019
Photo by Mike Yagoda
Veterans to Math Teachers Scholarship Program
WE ARE LOOKING FOR VETERANS AND NEED YOUR HELP!! My name is Dr. William Farber and I am an Associate Professor of Mathematics at Mercy College, I am also a United States Navy Veteran. Mercy College, which is located in […]
BP DIAZ HOSTS COMMUNITY INTERFAITH SERVICE IN HONOR OF MLK
BP DIAZ HOSTS COMMUNITY INTERFAITH SERVICE IN HONOR OF REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted an interfaith service honoring the legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in conjunction with the […]
Bronx DA: NYC Department Of Correction Officer Sentenced To Five Years Probation
NYC DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION OFFICER SENTENCED TO FIVE YEARS PROBATION IN BEATING OF RIKERS ISLAND FEMALE INMATE AND SUBSEQUENT COVERUP Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark today announced that a New York City Department of Correction Officer has […]
STATEMENT FROM BP DIAZ RE: East Bronx Metro-North/Amtrak Agreement
“This newly announced MOU between Amtrak, Empire State Development and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is incredibly welcome as it allows this universally supported, much-anticipated mass transit project to move forward without further delay. “Amtrak’s willingness to negotiate with the […]
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