Archive for November, 2019

Word of the Day: November 26, 2019

Word of the Day: November 26, 2019

thieve  Definition: (verb) To steal (someone’s possessions). Synonyms: cop, glom, snitch, knock off, hook Usage: The unscrupulous but skilled pickpocket thieved no fewer than a dozen wallets on even the slowest day. Discuss.

by · November 26, 2019 · Bulletin Board
AOC answers my questions about Rikers Island and its future.

AOC Visits Pelham Parkway Houses

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (better known as AOC) visited the Pelham Parkway Houses Saturday to talk about her New Green Deal for NYCHA.  Saying that housing is a human right, and that by Systematic Disinvestment, a state of emergency exists in NYCHA. […]

by · November 25, 2019 · Bulletin Board
DISTRICT COUNCIL 9 GIVES BACK TO BRONX FAMILIES DURING ANNUAL THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE

DISTRICT COUNCIL 9 GIVES BACK TO BRONX FAMILIES DURING ANNUAL THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE

District Council 9 donates over $3,800 in food products to Grace Episcopal Church West Farms Food Pantry this Thanksgiving season to provide families with warm holiday meals Bronx, New York – District Council 9 hosted their Annual Teri Muroff-Meyer Food Drive, […]

by · November 25, 2019 · Bulletin Board
Bronx DA: Cases of Interest for the Week of November 25, 2019

Bronx DA: Cases of Interest for the Week of November 25, 2019

Cases of Interest for the Week of November 25, 2019 Monday, November 25, 2019 ADAJudgePart #Status Defendant Name Case Details Marubashi, M.Michael77Appearance Alexis Mejia-Ramirez Charged with Tampering with Physical Evidence and Concealment of a Human Corpse. The defendant allegedly placed the […]

Whose Birthday Is It? November 25, 2019

Whose Birthday Is It? November 25, 2019

Ricardo Montalbán (1920) Montalbán was a Mexican television, stage, and film actor. Perhaps best known as the star of the television series Fantasy Island, he had many notable roles throughout his career, including the villain Khan in the 1982 film Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. His career spanned seven decades, and he continued to perform into his 80s, often providing voices for animated films and commercials. In the 1970s, Montalbán founded the Nosotros organization. What is its mission? More…

by · November 25, 2019 · Bulletin Board
The Bronx Chronicle Veteran of the Week

The Bronx Chronicle Veteran of the Week

William K. Kastner | NY State Senate William K. Kastner Award: Veterans’ Hall of Fame William K. Kastner distinguished himself while serving in the United States Air Force from 1960 to 1980 — service that included a combat tour of […]

by · November 25, 2019 · Bulletin Board
Quote of the Day: November 25, 2019

Quote of the Day: November 25, 2019

The emotions of man are stirred more quickly than man’s intelligence…Accordingly, with admirable, though misdirected intentions, they very seriously and very sentimentally set themselves to the task of remedying the evils that they see. Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)

by · November 25, 2019 · Bulletin Board, Uncategorized
Word of the Day: November 25, 2019

Word of the Day: November 25, 2019

repast  Definition: (noun) The food served and eaten at one time. Synonyms: meal Usage: Numerous exquisite dishes … were placed successively before the guests, and the richest wines of France flowed in profusion during this splendid repast. Discuss.

by · November 25, 2019 · Bulletin Board
World’s Best Kovacs, Crouser To Take Their Best Shots in 113th NYRR Millrose Games

World’s Best Kovacs, Crouser To Take Their Best Shots in 113th NYRR Millrose Games

PHOTO CREDIT: John Nepolitan Joe Kovacs and Ryan Crouser, the world’s No. 1 and No. 2 shot put athletes, will return to The Armory to compete in the 113th NYRR Millrose Games on Saturday, February 8, 2020.The most celebrated indoor meet will highlight many of the world’s […]

by · November 25, 2019 · Sports
Coppola: More Baseball In the Swamp?

Coppola: More Baseball In the Swamp?

By William Coppola: Contributing Writer Bronx Chronicle Sports Orlando Magic co-founder Pat Williams held a press conference to announce his campaign to bring an expansion MLB team to the city of Orlando. The name for the team would be the Orlando Dreamers.Yikes! […]

by · November 24, 2019 · Sports
Flag of Mexico

Vernuccio’s View: Dangers from the Failed State of Mexico

The massacre of nine U.S. citizens, including three women and six children, makes it increasingly difficult to ignore a disturbing fact: Mexico is a failed state, in which the government has essentially surrendered authority to the drug cartels. The policies […]

by · November 24, 2019 · Government, Vernuccio's View
Matters of Faith: Rest for Your Soul

Matters of Faith: Rest for Your Soul

By Rev. J. Loren Russell Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and […]

by · November 24, 2019 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Albanian American Heritage Event at Jacobi Hospital

Albanian American Heritage Event at Jacobi Hospital

Jacobi founded an Illyria family practice for the Albanian community in 1999. Additionally, Jacobi is one of the few hospitals in this country which has signage throughout in three languages- English, Spanish and Albanian.

by · November 22, 2019 · Bulletin Board
Whose Birthday Is It? November 22, 2019

Whose Birthday Is It? November 22, 2019

Mary of Guise (1515) Mary of Guise was the queen consort of James V of Scotland and the mother of their daughter—the future Mary Queen of Scots. After the outbreak of war between Scotland and England, Mary arranged her daughter’s betrothal to the French dauphin. Becoming regent, Mary of Guise made no secret of her desire to bring France and Scotland together. In 1559, the Protestants, led by John Knox and allied with England, rose against her and declared her deposed. What happened in the aftermath of her death? More…

by · November 22, 2019 · Bulletin Board
Quote of the Day: November 22, 2019

Quote of the Day: November 22, 2019

Men have an extraordinarily erroneous opinion of their position in nature; and the error is ineradicable. W. Somerset Maugham (1874-1965)

by · November 22, 2019 · Bulletin Board