Wallis Simpson (1896) Simpson was an American socialite for whom English King Edward VIII voluntarily abdicated the throne. Their relationship caused a furor in England because the Church of England at the time did not allow people with living ex-spouses to marry, and, as king, Edward was also head of the church. Simpson’s two ex-husbands were still alive when she married Edward on June 3, 1937, just six months after he relinquished his title. How did Wallis and Edward spend the rest of their lives together? More…

What one man can invent another can discover. Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930)

cajolery Definition: (noun) Flattery intended to persuade. Synonyms: blandishment, palaver Usage: She used every possible means of cajolery to persuade her father to take her to the circus. Discuss.

Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia (1901) The youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, Anastasia was allegedly murdered at age 17 along with her parents and siblings during the Russian Revolution. After the family’s execution, rumors swirled that Anastasia had managed to survive. The appearance of several imposters further fueled these rumors, as did the discovery of her family’s burial site in 1991 with two bodies missing. Has anyone been able to conclusively prove that Anastasia was indeed killed with the rest of her family? More…

Violence does, in truth, recoil upon the violent, and the schemer falls into the pit which he digs for another. Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930)

inchoate Definition: (adjective) Only partly in existence; imperfectly formed. Synonyms: incipient Usage: Dave looked at Mr. James Ward wonderingly, until that gentleman broke his train of inchoate thought. Discuss.

THIRD GRADE STUDENTS FROM INWOOD TO RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERFORMANCE BY MUSICIANS AND PERFORMERS OF THE NEW YORK CITY BALLET    Students from Zeta Charter Schools, Where Many Take Dance and Music Lessons from Kindergarten, Will Host Musicians and Performers of […]

William Garnett Jr. HONOREE PROFILE May 21, 2019 ISSUE: 2019 VETERANS’ HALL OF FAME William Garnett Jr. US Army | Private First Class Private First Class, William W. “Sackie” Garnett Jr.  was born in Elmont on November 28, 1942 and […]

Ion Victor Antonescu (1882) Antonescu was dictator of Romania during World War II when his country was part of the Axis. He had a close relationship with Adolf Hitler, who lauded the Romanian’s “breadth of vision.” Antonescu ordered the 1941 Odessa Massacre that claimed the lives of at least 25,000 Jews, though some estimates suggest an even higher death toll. In 1944, Antonescu was overthrown in a coup and later convicted of war crimes and executed. In his final letter to his wife, what did Antonescu encourage her to do? More…

While solitude with dreams is glorious, solitude without them has few charms. Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874-1942)

remonstrance Definition: (noun) An expression of protest, complaint, or reproof, especially a formal statement of grievances. Synonyms: expostulation, objection Usage: M’Lellan turned a deaf ear to every remonstrance, and kept on his willful way. Discuss.

To The Editor: We have a County Legislator here in Rochester who has been accused of committing sexual harassment by thirteen women. His lame excuse in one of the cases is that he intended to send an obscene photo to […]

BRONX PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL LEADERS URGE RESIDENTS TO VOTE EARLY   As Early Voting Begins in First Citywide Ranked Choice Contest, the Importance of Voting Early Has Never Been Greater   **School Leaders Available for Interviews**   (BRONX, NY) – […]

WEDNESDAY: THE HUDSON COMPANIES, BRP COMPANIES AND ELH-TKC CO-HOST RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY FOR LA CENTRAL A & B New 100 percent affordable development will bring nearly 500 new units to the Melrose section of The Bronx Project also features a […]

Cases of Interest for the Week of June 14, 2021 *Appearances/Proceedings Will Be Virtual*   Monday, June 14, 2021 NO CASES OF INTEREST Check website for updates.   Tuesday, June 15, 2021 ADA Judge Part # Status Defendant Name Case Details […]