Archive for September, 2019

Quote of the Day: September 24, 2019

Quote of the Day: September 24, 2019

Accidents will occur in the best-regulated families. Charles Dickens (1812-1870) 

by · September 24, 2019 · Bulletin Board
Word of the Day: September 24, 2019

Word of the Day: September 24, 2019

illogic  Definition: (noun) Invalid or incorrect reasoning. Synonyms: inconsequence Usage: Often have I, the modern, been perturbed and vexed by the foolishness, illogic, obtuseness, and general all-round stupendous stupidity of myself, the primitive. Discuss.

by · September 24, 2019 · Bulletin Board
The community residents gathered around Egidio Sementilli to hear the latest news from him about the proposed drug treatment center in their neighborhood, and across the street from a school.

Rally at 2800 Bruckner Boulevard

The monthly rally outside of 2800 Bruckner Boulevard took place Saturday morning. In all thirty-five people were on hand to hear the latest news. Egidio Sementilli went over where the community stands. All local elected officials were on board, but […]

by · September 23, 2019 · Bulletin Board
The defendant leaving with his interpreter, and a man.

Justice for Cleo

It was Docket number 035823, the People vs. Loro Gjonaj. The charge was ‘Animal Cruelty’. Loro Gjonaj was charged with the beating of a dog causing broken bones, severe head trauma, and lacerations all over the dogs body.  The case […]

by · September 23, 2019 · Bulletin Board
Bronx DA: Cases of Interest for the Week of September 23, 2019

Bronx DA: Cases of Interest for the Week of September 23, 2019

Cases of Interest for the Week of September 23, 2019 Monday, September 23, 2019 ADAJudgePart #Status Defendant Name Case Details Lung, F.Hornstein96Motions Idris Abdul-Muhaymin Charged with first-degree Murder and additional charges for the fatal stabbings of his 73-year-old uncle and a […]

Whose Birthday Is It? September 23, 2019

Whose Birthday Is It? September 23, 2019

Mickey Rooney (1920) Rooney is an American actor who began his career when he was just 17 months old, as part of his family’s vaudeville act, and made his film debut at 6. He went on to star in 50 RKO short comedies, and his diminutive size allowed him to play boys until he was nearly 30. From 1937, he played the cocky, energetic Andy Hardy in a series of popular films, often teamed with Judy Garland. In 1983, he received an honorary Academy Award for lifetime achievement. What now-famous TV role did he turn down? More…

by · September 23, 2019 · Bulletin Board
Quote of the Day: September 23, 2019

Quote of the Day: September 23, 2019

One solitary swallow does not make summer. Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616) 

by · September 23, 2019 · Bulletin Board
Word of the Day: September 23, 2019

Word of the Day: September 23, 2019

installment  Definition: (noun) A part of a broadcast serial. Synonyms: episode Usage: The latest installment of my favorite television show will air this Thursday. Discuss.

by · September 23, 2019 · Bulletin Board
Future Hall Of Famer Visits Castle Hill Little League

Future Hall Of Famer Visits Castle Hill Little League

It was a tremendous honor and surprise to have one of the best shortstops in the game and future Hall of Famer EDGAR RENTERIA stop by the Castle Hill Little League ballfield Sunday and meet with some of our players […]

by · September 22, 2019 · Sports
Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. was joined at the event by (l) Ms. Beatrice Castiglia-Catullo, 100, founder of Regional Aid for Interim Needs (R.A.I.N.) and (r) Ms. Sarah Turner, who had then-recently celebrated her 101st birthday at the R.A.I.N. Eastchester Neighborhood Senior Center.

Profile America: Centenarians Day

Sunday, September 22nd. The average age of the American population is on a steady climb, and the national median is 38 years. It’s nearly 39.5 for women. As people grow older, many tend to become a little vague about their […]

NATO Summit 2018

International Danger Grows

American national security is at greater risk now than during the Cold War. Russia, China, Iran and North Korea as well as terrorist forces present an extraordinary danger to the United States. Russia now has the planet’s largest nuclear arsenal, […]

by · September 22, 2019 · Opinion, Vernuccio's View
Matters of Faith: World Conquering Faith

Matters of Faith: World Conquering Faith

By Rev. J. Loren Russell “For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the […]

by · September 22, 2019 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Home Field Is Yankees Goal With Division Clinched

Home Field Is Yankees Goal With Division Clinched

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor Bronx, NY: The  business of clinching their first division title since 2012 has been accomplished as it was Thursday night for the Yankees.There are four more steps to go in a quest for a 28th […]

by · September 21, 2019 · Sports
The ribbon cutting of the new BRAG office at 1 West Fordham Road.

Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence

Wednesday afternoon Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence Northwest opened its second Bronx location at One East Fordham Road at the corner of Jerome Avenue. In 2015 BRAG West opened at Good Shepherd Services on West 183rd Street. The goal of […]

by · September 20, 2019 · Bulletin Board
The ribbon cutting.

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

The home of Music and Arts some call the Lincoln Center of the Bronx, the Lehman College Center for the Performing Arts has finished its $15.4 million dollar renovation. Thursday was the ribbon cutting ceremony that added over five thousand square feet […]

by · September 20, 2019 · Bulletin Board