Archive for September, 2019

The manager of the Grand Slam All Stars talks to his players on the mound of Yankee Stadium.

Bronx Borough President Little League Cup at Yankee Stadium

The Bronx Little League championship was on the line at Yankee Stadium, as the Bronxchester Realtors battled the Grand Slam All Stars. The game started out much like a typical New York Yankees game, lots of base runners and scoring. By […]

by · September 3, 2019 · Bulletin Board
VAN NEST NEIGHBORHOOD ALLIANCE–MONTHLY MEETING–THURSDAY SEPT. 5, 2019

VAN NEST NEIGHBORHOOD ALLIANCE–MONTHLY MEETING–THURSDAY SEPT. 5, 2019

by · September 3, 2019 · Bulletin Board
Bronx DA: Cases of Interest for the Week of September 2, 2019

Bronx DA: Cases of Interest for the Week of September 2, 2019

Cases of Interest for the Week of September 2, 2019 Monday, September 2, 2019 HOLIDAY LABOR DAY All court parts except Arraignments will be closed.  Tuesday, September 3, 2019 ADAJudgePart #Status Defendant Name Case Details Fadl, A.YearwoodT18Trial   Christina Algoo Charged with […]

Whose Birthday Is It? September 3, 2019

Whose Birthday Is It? September 3, 2019

Louis Sullivan (1856) Sullivan is considered the father of modern American architecture. After working for several Chicago firms, he joined the office of Dankmar Adler in 1879, becoming Adler’s partner at age 24. Their 14-year association produced more than 100 buildings, many of them landmarks. During this period, Frank Lloyd Wright spent six years as an apprentice to Sullivan, who would be a major influence on the younger architect. What famous phrase did Sullivan coin to express his architectural philosophy? More…

by · September 3, 2019 · Bulletin Board
Quote of the Day: September 3, 2019

Quote of the Day: September 3, 2019

Every woman is supposed to have the same set of motives, or else to be a monster. George Eliot (1819-1880)

by · September 3, 2019 · Bulletin Board
Word of the Day: September 3, 2019

Word of the Day: September 3, 2019

corrode  Definition: (verb) Cause to deteriorate due to the action of water,air, or an acid. Synonyms: rust, eat Usage: Nothing can be a stronger proof of the malignant quality of the air than that the rust will immediately corrode both the iron and brass if they are not carefully covered with straw. Discuss.

by · September 3, 2019 · Bulletin Board
Mets Appoint New Scouting Director

Mets Appoint New Scouting Director

The New York Mets today announced that the club has named Bryn Alderson the team’s Professional Scouting Director and Jeff Lebow, Assistant Director, Professional Scouting. “Bryn and Jeff are talented members of the baseball operations department,” Mets Executive Vice President […]

by · September 3, 2019 · Sports
China: A Realistic View

China: A Realistic View

A number of leading political figures have consistently downplayed both the economic and military threat from China. Democratic party presidential front-runner Joe Biden stated earlier this year, referring to China, “What are we worried about?” It was a follow-up to a comment […]

by · September 1, 2019 · Opinion, Vernuccio's View
Matters of Faith: If You Can Just Believe

Matters of Faith: If You Can Just Believe

By Reverend J. Loren Russell SCRIPTURE “Now as they went down the road, they came to some water. And the eunuch said, “See, here is water. What hinders me from being baptized?” Then Philip said, “If you believe with all […]

by · September 1, 2019 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Fordham Opening Loss At Home Can Only Make Them Better

Fordham Opening Loss At Home Can Only Make Them Better

By Carlos Dejesus IV: Contributor Bronx Chronicle Sports The Fordham football team opened their season at home with a nail-biting 26-23 loss to CCSU on Saturday night. Despite the loss there was plenty of progress made from an abysmal 2018 […]

by · September 1, 2019 · Sports