BRONX DISTRICT ATTORNEY DARCEL D. CLARK ANNOUNCES BRONX SAFE SLEEP TASK FORCE Free “Infant Safety Expo” Will Be Held On June 13, 2019 Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark today announced the Bronx Safe Sleep Task Force, a partnership between […]
Artie Shaw (1910) Considered one of swing’s two great clarinetists—along with his rival, Benny Goodman—Shaw was a virtuoso at his instrument. He began playing professionally as a teen before becoming leader of one of the most popular big bands of […]
Wit is the sudden marriage of ideas which before their union were not perceived to have any relation. Mark Twain (1835-1910)
coterie Definition: (noun) An exclusive circle of people with a common purpose. Synonyms: clique, ingroup, camp, pack Usage: This little coterie of friends was composed of seven famous men, who possessed many talents in common, being poets and musicians, alchemists, […]
By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor The Mets had their best comeback of the season, all with this added depth that was unexpected. Yes, three days after the rumors and the losing, winning does change the composure and complexion of a team.Two […]
Cases of Interest for the Week of May 20, 2019 Monday, May 20, 2019 ADA Judge Part # Status Defendant Name Case Details Namani, B. Michael 77 Trial Jordan Frederick Charged with Attempted Murder in the second-degree and additional charges. […]
Richard Wagner (1813) Wagner was a German composer whose astonishing works made him one of the most influential figures in the history of Western music. He revolutionized the 19th-century idea of opera, seeing it as a wholly new art form […]
Spoon feeding in the long run teaches us nothing but the shape of the spoon. E. M. Forster (1879-1970)
go-between Definition: (noun) A negotiator who acts as a link between parties. Synonyms: intercessor, intermediary, mediator Usage: A skilled go-between can prove invaluable to businesses when negotiations become hostile or contentious. Discuss.
Bartholomew Roberts (1682) Now infamous as “Black Bart,” Roberts was a Welsh pirate who raided ships off the coasts of the Americas and West Africa in the 18th century, during the period known as the “Golden Age of Piracy.” Considered […]
Be generous, be delicate, and always pursue the prize. Henry James (1843-1916)
clamorous Definition: (adjective) Conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry. Synonyms: strident, vociferous, blatant Usage: The clamorous din of voices filled the air, and the judge was unable to restore order and quiet in his courtroom for some time. […]
By Jason Gonzalez Team Strahan gets the ‘W’ And after it was all said and done Team Strahan got the last laugh in the home that Derek Jeter built. After bombing on Team Sabathia atomically, 8-2, Team Strahan earned the […]
Wladziu Valentino Liberace (1919) Liberace began playing piano at the age of 4, and by 16, he had appeared as a soloist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. He soon began giving concerts in flamboyant costumes with ornate pianos, and though […]
The louder he talked of his honor, the faster we counted our spoons. Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882)
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