Quote of the Day: May 29, 2019
Principles have no real force except when one is well-fed. Mark Twain (1835-1910)
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Word of the Day: May 29, 2019
convolute Definition: (verb) Practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive. Synonyms: pervert, sophisticate, twist Usage: Her lawyer had warned her that the prosecutor would convolute her testimony and use it to […]
Ruiz Looks To Shock Boxing World
By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor Andy Ruiz Jr. is a heavyweight that does not fit the model look next to Anthony Joshua the IBF/WBA heavyweight champion. Yet the two will face off in the ring at Madison Square Garden Saturday […]
Politicians also have a duty to uphold in hold
This past Saturday, as many were gearing up for the three-day Memorial Day weekend, Vice President Pence gave his commencement speech to the newest and most diverse class of cadets to graduate from West Point. In his speech, he felt […]
Memorial Day as a reminder to live fully each day
For those who died in service in our armed forces, making the decision to put on a uniform and give back to their country was probably the defining moment of their lives. We don’t know the plans they had before […]
ICYMI: Bronx Community Board unanimously voted NO on Mott Haven jail
Bronx Community Board unanimously voted NO on Mott Haven jail Jail plan gets voted down by Community Board 1 after months of opposition All 24 members of Bronx Community Board 1 voted against the de Blasio Administration’s controversial plan to […]
Bronx DA: Cases of Interest for the Week of May 27, 2019
Cases of Interest for the Week of May 27, 2019 Monday, May 27, 2019 HOLIDAY MEMORIAL DAY All court parts except Arraignments will be closed. Tuesday, May 28, 2019 ADA Judge Part # Status Defendant Name Case Details Dolan, M. […]
Whose Birthday Is It? May 28, 2019
Thomas Moore (1779) Moore was an Irish poet who achieved prominence in his day not only for his poetry but also for his love of Ireland and personal charm. He is remembered today for Irish Melodies, a group of lyrics […]
Quote of the Day: May 28, 2019
To believe in a child is to believe in the future. Through their aspirations they will save the world. With their combined knowledge the turbulent seas of hate and injustice will be calmed. They will champion the causes of life’s […]
Word of the Day: May 28, 2019
bootless Definition: (adjective) Unproductive of success. Synonyms: fruitless, futile, sleeveless, vain Usage: He would like to have done with life and its vanity altogether—so bootless and unsatisfactory the struggle, so cheerless and dreary the prospect seemed to him. Discuss.
A Rebound Week For The Mets
By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor On the mound it was Zack Wheeler, Jeurys Familia, and Edwin Diaz. Adeiny Hechavarria hit another home run and those three runs were all the Mets needed Sunday afternoon at Citi Field. They completed a […]
Fordham Wins A-10 Baseball Title
It was high drama all game long, featuring gutsy pitching, stellar defense, and clutch hits in the 2019 Atlantic 10 Baseball Championship game held at Fordham’s Houlihan Park. However in the end, it was the keen eye of Fordham senior […]
Boulders Start Canada Trip With Win
Adam Ehrlich went 3-for-3 with a home run to lead the Rockland Boulders to a 3-1 victory over the Quebec Capitales at Stade Canac in Quebec City, Canada. Ehrlich, who played for the Capitales for the past three seasons, tied […]
Fordham Advances To A-10 Championship
Though only six runs came across the plate, it was a wild and turbulent opening game on day three of the 2019 Atlantic 10 Baseball Championship, held at Fordham’s Houlihan Park. In the end, Fordham’s Jason Coules drove in the go-ahead […]
Low Velocity Pitching Key To Fordham Win
By William Coppola While at the Atlantic 10 conference tournament hosted by Fordham University at their Rose Hill campus in the Bronx yesterday, I was struck by how enjoyable it was to watch a good old fashion baseball game. There […]
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