Archive for November, 2020

The Cop of the Month Award to P.O. Peart.

49th Precinct Community Council Meeting

As he opened the meeting 49th Precinct Community Council President Joe Thompson said that he hoped that he could continue with live meetings to inform the public about what was going on in the 49th Precinct. Captain Natiw said that […]

by · November 2, 2020 · Bulletin Board

100 PERCENT – Election 2020 – Predictions

The biggest race is that of president of the United States. Four years ago I was the only Bronx political reporter to openly call the race for Donald Trump. During the past four years Donald Trump was cruising to an […]

by · November 2, 2020 · Politics
Candidate Gene De Francis and incumbent Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez as they stand with the crowd of community leaders at the grand opening of the NIDC new office 10-28-2020.

While Some Think the Presidential Race Can Go Either Way – One Bronx Assembly Race is Now 50-50

Just as one Gaffe may have cost soon to be former Congressman Eliot Engel in his congressional race, the same may be happening in the 80th Assembly District race in the General Election. The current Assemblywoman may have her own […]

by · November 2, 2020 · Bulletin Board, Politics
Whose Birthday Is It? November 2, 2020

Whose Birthday Is It? November 2, 2020

James Knox Polk (1795) A native southerner and friend of Andrew Jackson, Polk was elected president of the US in 1845. During his administration, the US made large territorial gains. Polk peacefully negotiated the Oregon border dispute with Britain, while the US victory in the Mexican War secured much of the West. Though an efficient and competent president, Polk was exhausted by the time he left office, and he died three months later. Despite his happy marriage, he had no children. What likely rendered him sterile? More…

by · November 2, 2020 · Bulletin Board
Quote of the Day: November 2, 2020

Quote of the Day: November 2, 2020

I is the first letter of the alphabet, the first word of the language, the first thought of the mind, the first object of affection. Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914)

by · November 2, 2020 · Bulletin Board
Word of the Day: November 2, 2020

Word of the Day: November 2, 2020

depute Definition: (verb) Transfer power to someone. Synonyms: delegate Usage: She deputes her father, the grand vizier, to make an offer to the king of her hand. Discuss.

by · November 2, 2020 · Bulletin Board

Faith Over Politics

By Rev. Dr. J. Loren Russell Isaiah 58:6-8 “Is this not the fast that I have chosen: To loose the bonds of wickedness, To undo the heavy burdens, To let the oppressed go free, And that you break every yoke? […]

by · November 1, 2020 · Matters of Faith, Religion