Shirley Temple (1928) A precocious performer known for her dimples and golden curls, Temple was a child actress who became America’s most popular female star and Hollywood’s top box office attraction in the Great Depression era. In 1934, she made […]
I count religion but a childish toy, and hold there is no sin but ignorance. Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593)
neaten Definition: (verb) Put (things or places) in order. Synonyms: clean up, square away, tidy, straighten Usage: My mother insists that I neaten up my room and put my toys away before bed every night. Discuss.
Last week at an unrelated event, William Lyons, Vice President of Mitsubishi/Fuso Truck of America told a Bronx Chronicle reporter that noise from the refrigeration units aboard FreshDirect diesel-fueled trucks are a problem but one which should be resolved when […]
Rev. Diaz for Congress Kickoff Last Saturday’s announcement seemed anticlimactic except for the cheers he got from his clergy following. Rev. Diaz’s decision came as no surprise to me as I have tweeted about it weeks ago. Two weeks ago, […]
By William Coppola Today was Media day for the Long Island Ducks at Bethpage Ballpark as they kick off spring training 2019. They will be celebrating their 20th season in the Independent Atlantic League. They expect to pass the 8 […]
New York City FC Names Liam Manning Director of Coaching for the Academy New York City FC is pleased to announce that Liam Manning has been named Director of Coaching for the Academy, pending receipt of Visa. Manning comes to […]
Staff Sergeant David Bellavia Honoree Profile May 28, 2005 ISSUE: Veterans’ Hall of Fame Staff Sergeant Staff Sergeant David Bellavia Award: Veterans’ Hall of Fame Year: 2005 David Bellavia has distinguished himself through both his profound leadership on the battlefields […]
Henry Fielding (1707) Fielding was an English novelist and dramatist known for his humor and satire. He settled in London in 1729 and began writing comedies, farces, and burlesques, including Tom Thumb. Two of his satires attacked the Walpole government […]
I’ll give you my opinion of the human race in a nutshell…their heart’s in the right place, but their head is a thoroughly inefficient organ. W. Somerset Maugham (1874-1965)
silver-tongued Definition: (adjective) Having or exhibiting the power of fluent and persuasive speech. Synonyms: eloquent, smooth-spoken, fluent, facile Usage: The silver-tongued politician trounced his opponent in the debate and earned enthusiastic applause from his supporters. Discuss.
Cases of Interest for the Week of April 22, 2019 Monday, April 22, 2019 ADA Judge Part # Status Defendant Name Case Details Miller, K. Michael 77 Appearance Kameron Wallace Charged with second-degree Murder and additional charges. The defendant allegedly […]
The Gatestone Institute’s Gordon Chang reports that “About 55 miles east of Palm Beach, Florida on Grand Bahama Island, a Hong Kong-based business is spending about $3 billion on a deep-water container facility, the Freeport Container Port. The concern is that the […]
By Jason Schott Contributing Writer for Bronx Chronicle Yankees Manager Aaron Boone is known for his optimism, that he will always believe his players can win no matter how much adversity they are facing or who he is penciling in […]
By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor You be the first to determine if Bob Arum, the Hall of Fame promoter was out of line. Terence Crawford, his top fighter, always in that discussion as best pound-for-pound got a victory with a […]
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