abindranath Tagore (1861) Tagore was a Bengali poet, philosopher, artist, writer, and composer whose works reshaped Bengali literature and music in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His writings, which often exhibit rhythmic lyricism, colloquial language, and philosophical contemplation, received worldwide acclaim. He became Asia’s first Nobel laureate when he received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913. Knighted by the British government in 1915, Tagore resigned the honor four years later in protest of what? More…

Birth, n.: The first and direst of all disasters. Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914)

straggly Definition: (adjective) Spreading out in different directions. Synonyms: rambling, sprawling Usage: The gardener’s job was to tame the yard’s few straggly bushes and make them look neat and presentable for the party that evening. Discuss.

Happy Birthday to our illustrious leader, founder and CEO, Sal Conforto! The big 78! HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAL!

49th Precinct Community Comes out to Support Their Local Police Officers By Robert Press Members of the communities that the 49th Precinct covers came to the Precinct House to say Thank you, We support you, and We stand with you […]

Monique Johnson Announces Her  City Council Bid at the Pelham Parkway Houses By Robert Press Standing with Danny Barber the citywide representative for NYCHA residents Monique Johnson declared her candidacy for the 13th City Council seat outside the Sue Ginsburg Senior […]

Bailey, Fernandez, Dinowitz Hold Food Giveaway Thursday in Front of Lexi Bar on East 204th Street By Robert Press   The food giveaway was scheduled for Wednesday, but the pantry was not ready so it was postponed to the next […]

Joint statement from Congress Member Adriano Espaillat, NYS Senator José M. Serrano, NYS Assembly Member Carmen De La Rosa, and NYC City Council Members Mark Levine and Diana Ayala: “We rescind our endorsement of Scott Stringer’s mayoral campaign.”

James Brown, the Godfather of Soul (1933) One of the original inductees of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and one of the most influential entertainers of the 20th century, “Godfather of Soul” James Brown evolved a highly personal style that combined gospel and blues elements with a spectacular stage presence. During his five-decade career, “the Hardest-Working Man in Show Business” had numerous chart-topping singles and albums. What trademark feature of Brown’s stage shows was inspired by professional wrestler Gorgeous George? More…

I read in a book once that a rose by any other name would smell as sweet, but I’ve never been able to believe it. I don’t believe a rose would be as nice if it was called a thistle or a skunk cabbage. Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874-1942)

inequity Definition: (noun) Injustice by virtue of not conforming with rules or standards. Synonyms: unfairness Usage: Even though I am older, my brother gets more allowance money than I do, and this inequity strains my relationship with my parents. Discuss.