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Word of the Day: December 22, 2020

Word of the Day: December 22, 2020

elephantine Definition: (adjective) Of great mass; huge and bulky. Synonyms: gargantuan, giant, jumbo Usage: As we approached the city, the silhouettes of its elephantine buildings came into view. Discuss.

by · December 22, 2020 · Bulletin Board
Whose Birthday Is It? December 18, 2020

Whose Birthday Is It? December 18, 2020

Joseph Grimaldi (1778) Grimaldi was an English actor who is considered the inventor of the modern clown character. He made his debut as a young child at Sadler’s Wells Theatre in London, and for years he performed there and at Drury Lane. By the time he starred in Harlequin Mother Goose at Covent Garden in 1806, he was a legend. He is credited with introducing the white makeup now commonly worn by clowns. Exhausted by the physical exertion of clowning, he died in 1837. What famous author edited his memoirs? More…

by · December 18, 2020 · Bulletin Board
Quote of the Day: December 18, 2020

Quote of the Day: December 18, 2020

Eulogy, n.: Praise of a person who has either the advantages of wealth and power, or the consideration to be dead. Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914)

by · December 18, 2020 · Bulletin Board
Word of the Day: December 18, 2020

Word of the Day: December 18, 2020

bric-a-brac Definition: (noun) Small, usually ornamental objects valued for their antiquity, rarity, originality, or sentimental associations. Synonyms: knickknackery, whatnot Usage: The realtor recommended that I pack away some of my bric-a-brac before showing the apartment to potential buyers. Discuss.

by · December 18, 2020 · Bulletin Board
Whose Birthday Is It? December 17, 2020

Whose Birthday Is It? December 17, 2020

William Safire (1929) Safire was an American journalist and a speechwriter for US President Richard Nixon, who once ordered Safire’s phone be tapped. In 1973, Safire became a syndicated political columnist for The New York Times, a post he held until 2005. A master of wordplay, he also wrote regularly on language-related topics. After Safire wrote a column in which he insulted a first lady, a White House aide remarked that if the president were not the president, he would have responded in what way? More…

by · December 17, 2020 · Bulletin Board
Quote of the Day: December 17, 2020

Quote of the Day: December 17, 2020

Fear is sharp-sighted, and can see things underground, and much more in the skies. Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616)

by · December 17, 2020 · Bulletin Board
Word of the Day: December 17, 2020

Word of the Day: December 17, 2020

titivate Definition: (verb) Make neat, smart, or trim. Synonyms: slick up, spiff up, spruce Usage: I hope that my plan to titivate the restaurant will help draw more customers to our establishment when we reopen next month. Discuss.

by · December 17, 2020 · Bulletin Board

COUNCIL MEMBER FERNANDO CABRERA CHALLENGES DECISION TO CLOSE NEW YORK CITY RESTAURANTS BASED ON DAILY COVID-19 POSITIVE RATES

Bronx, NY- Citing a lower daily COVID-19 positive testing rate in the five boroughs compared to Westchester County, Council Member Fernando Cabrera today questioned the practicality of closing the city’s restaurants. “According to the New York State Department of Health’s COVID […]

by · December 15, 2020 · Bulletin Board
Whose Birthday Is It? December 15, 2020

Whose Birthday Is It? December 15, 2020

Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (37 CE) Nero became emperor of Rome by murdering his mother and step-brother. His respectful treatment of the Senate made him a popular emperor in the east, but his reign was marred by unemployment and a major revolt in Britain. After a fire ravaged Rome in 64 CE, he persecuted the Christians as scapegoats. With his reign in decline, Nero went on a murderous rampage, was condemned by the Senate, and chose suicide over execution. According to legend, Nero played the fiddle while Rome burned. Is it true? More…

by · December 15, 2020 · Bulletin Board
Quote of the Day: December 15, 2020

Quote of the Day: December 15, 2020

I can resist everything except temptation. Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)

by · December 15, 2020 · Bulletin Board
Word of the Day: December 15, 2020

Word of the Day: December 15, 2020

hostler Definition: (noun) Someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses. Synonyms: stableboy, groom Usage: The coachman said not a word, except to swear awfully at the hostler for not bringing him a fresh team of horses. Discuss.

by · December 15, 2020 · Bulletin Board
Bronx DA: NYC DOC Officer Indicted for Selling Phony Disability Parking Placards

Bronx DA: NYC DOC Officer Indicted for Selling Phony Disability Parking Placards

NYC DOC OFFICER INDICTED FOR SELLING PHONY  DISABILITY PARKING PLACARDS, 3 OTHER OFFICERS CHARGED WITH POSSESSING THE PLACARDS Joint Investigation by Bronx DA’s Office and NYC Department of Investigation                   Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark and New York […]

by · December 11, 2020 · Bulletin Board, Crime

COUNCIL MEMBER FERNANDO CABRERA AND SOCIEDAD HONDURENA ACTIVA SEND OFF SHIPMENT OF RELIEF SUPPLIES TO HONDURAS

WHAT:          Send-off of relief supplies for Honduran victims of Hurricane Eta to Honduras, departure of tractor trailer to shipping location   WHEN:          Saturday, December 12, 2020 10 AM   WHERE:       Hall of Fame Gate                         Bronx Community College, Hall of Fame Terrace Bronx, NY […]

by · December 11, 2020 · Bulletin Board
Whose Birthday Is It? December 11, 2020

Whose Birthday Is It? December 11, 2020

Kamehameha V (1830) After Kamehameha V succeeded his brother as king of Hawaii in 1863, he tried to restore the old tribal ways. He proclaimed a new constitution that restored power to the monarch, weakened the legislature, and restricted suffrage. He even refused to allow the sale of alcohol. Under his reign, the influence of American missionaries waned rapidly. On his 42nd birthday, he died without an heir, bringing the Kamehameha dynasty to an end. How did Mark Twain describe the king during his stay in Hawaii? More…

by · December 11, 2020 · Bulletin Board
Quote of the Day: December 11, 2020

Quote of the Day: December 11, 2020

Enthusiasm, n.: A distemper of youth, curable by small doses of repentance in connection with outward applications of experience. Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914)  

by · December 11, 2020 · Bulletin Board