Word of the Day: September 4, 2020
prefatory Definition: (adjective) Serving as an introduction or preface. Synonyms: introductory Usage: Without wasting a moment in prefatory words of any sort, I entered on my narrative. Discuss.
Archive for September, 2020
Coppola: Tom Seaver “The Franchise”
By William Coppola/ Bronx Chronicle Sports Today we mourn the passing of a giant in baseball, Tom Seaver. The greatest pitcher in Mets history. When we saw players like him, Gibson, Koufax, Ryan, Palmer, Carlton, etc, we saw a true […]
Councilman Gjonaj Tuesday Food Giveaway
There were boxes and bags of assorted foods to give away to the long line of people waiting for more than a block from Councilman Mark Gjonaj’s office Tuesday. To add to the food giveaway Ms. Lilyanna Pekic of the […]
Whose Birthday Is It? September 3, 2020
Diane de Poitiers (1499) As a lady-in-waiting at the French royal court, Diane captivated the man who would become King Henry II of France—though he was 20 years her junior. After the death of her husband, she became Henry’s mistress. Following his coronation in 1547, Diane held court as queen in all but name, while the real queen lived in relative obscurity. However, after Henry’s 1559 death, she was forced to retire from court. Her death may have been the result of drinking too much gold in an elixir meant to do what? More…
Quote of the Day: September 3, 2020
A puritan is a person who pours righteous indignation into the wrong things. Gilbert Chesterton (1874-1936)
Word of the Day: September 3, 2020
diadem Definition: (noun) An ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty. Synonyms: crown Usage: Standing upright within the chariot was a beautiful girl clothed in flowing robes of silver gauze and wearing a jeweled diadem upon her dainty head. Discuss.
LABORERS LOCAL 79 AND BRONX BRIGADE HOST BRONX BACK-TO-SCHOOL BOOK BAG DRIVE WITH HAIRCUTS FOR KIDS
LABORERS LOCAL 79 AND BRONX BRIGADE HOST BRONX BACK-TO-SCHOOL BOOK BAG DRIVE WITH HAIRCUTS FOR KIDS Union Partners With Community Groups And Local Businesses To Host Back-To-School Events Throughout The Borough Bronx, NY – Laborers Local 79 and the Bronx Brigade, […]
Bronx DA: Bronx DA Darcel D. Clark Announces Move To Dismiss Over 300 Summonses for Violating Curfew in June 4 Protest
Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark today announced that her Office will file a motion with the Supervising Judge of Bronx Criminal Court to dismiss more than 300 summonses issued for Disorderly Conduct and Administrative Code Violation of the Emergency […]
Financial Focus: How does the City get needed money in this Coronavirus year?
Financial Focus: How does the City get needed money in this Coronavirus year? By Professor Anthony Rivieccio MBA PFA There is no doubt that New York City needs help. With a current NYC unemployment rate of 20% with many currently […]
COUNCIL MEMBER FERNANDO CABRERA PRAISES DECISION TO DELAY REOPENING OF SCHOOLS
COUNCIL MEMBER FERNANDO CABRERA PRAISES DECISION TO DELAY REOPENING OF SCHOOLS Bronx, NY – Today Council Member Fernando Cabrera praised Mayor deBlasio’s decision to delay the reopening of schools until September 21st. “This is the right decision,” said Cabrera. I’ve […]
Mosholu Parkway Clean Up With Assemblywoman Fernandez
Monday is MEANINGFULMONDAY community clean up, as proclaimed by Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. This past Monday was Mosholu Parkway clean up for the Friends of Mosholu Parkway. They were joined by Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez at the clean up […]
Kingsbridge Food, Mask, Tote Bag Give Away and Census Fill Out
Monday Councilman, and Supreme Judge candidate Andrew Cohen was on hand to help hand out the almost two-hundred boxes of food provided by the Metropolitan Council of New York. Handing out face masks and tote bags was Female District Leader, […]
Bronx DA: Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark Will Hold ‘a March To End Gun Violence’ on September 2, 2020
BRONX DISTRICT ATTORNEY DARCEL D. CLARK WILL HOLD ‘A MARCH TO END GUN VIOLENCE’ ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 A Resource Fair Will Be Held Immediately Following Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark today announced her Office will hold “A March […]
Whose Birthday Is It? September 2, 2020
Frederick Soddy (1877) Working with Ernest Rutherford, Soddy developed a theory of the disintegration of radioactive elements. In 1912, the British chemist was among the first to conclude that elements might exist in chemically indistinguishable forms—now known as isotopes—of different atomic weights. In his 1920 book Science and Life, he described the use of isotopes in determining geologic age. He later applied his scientific background to economic theories. What H.G. Wells novel was inspired by his work? More…
Quote of the Day: September 2, 2020
A lifetime of happiness! No man alive could bear it: it would be hell on earth. George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950)
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