Chairman Crowley Statement on Former FBI Director Comey’s Testimony to Senate Intelligence Committee (Washington, DC) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement after James Comey told the Senate Intelligence Committee that President Trump asked the […]
Sir Basil Rathbone (1892) Rathbone was a British actor who made his film debut in the 1920s. With his distinctive voice and gaunt appearance, he was cast as a villain in several swashbuckling movies. He won praise for his roles […]
One of the greatest and simplest tools for learning more and growing is doing more. Washington Irving (1783-1859)
Bridgehead Definition: (noun) A forward position seized by advancing troops in enemy territory as a foothold for further advance. Synonyms: Foothold Usage: The soldiers made a brave attempt to secure a bridgehead behind
The 74, an education news site, released an interactive map today that allows parents in NYC to quickly and easily see what students and teachers are saying about how safe their schools are and compare the data to other schools […]
Chairman Crowley on Christopher Wray’s Nomination for FBI Director (Washington, DC) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement after President Trump nominated former Assistant Attorney General Christopher Wray as the next FBI director: “The FBI […]
Dinowitz Urges Transit Revolution from Albany Following Latest Disaster Reiterates call on Cuomo to reinstate $65 million cuts to MTA operating budget NEW YORK, N.Y. – The recent F train nightmare was just one more reminder that we’re operating on […]
Do-it-Yourself Assistive Technology Workshop in the Bronx Friday, June 16th! ICS Rehab Engineer Bob Paradiso will lead a do-it-yourself assistive technology workshop for people with disabilities this Friday, June 16, from 2 to 4 at the ICS Bronx Office […]
Bronx D.A. Darcel Clark presents a Felony Trial Training mock trial program is seeking volunteer “jurors.” Come out June 20, 8am to 4pm, 198 E 161st Street. RSVP, 718-590-2272.
Harriet Martineau (1802) A chronically ill woman who lost her hearing in childhood, Martineau nevertheless went on to become a prolific and enormously popular English author. The sister of a minister, she first published articles on religious subjects, but it […]
The egoism which enters into our theories does not affect their sincerity; rather, the more our egoism is satisfied, the more robust is our belief. George Eliot (1819-1880)
Haply Definition: (adverb) By accident. Synonyms: By Chance, By Luck Usage: Her true feelings were betrayed by a word haply spoken and immediately regretted.
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