Word of the Day: December 19, 2016
Impute Definition: (verb) Attribute or credit to. Synonyms: Ascribe, Attribute, Assign Usage: Keller, why does your article impute things to my father without the slightest foundation?
Articles by: The Bronx Chronicle
Statement from Borough President Diaz on Toddlers Death in Cluster Homeless Shelter
Statement from Borough President Diaz on Toddlers Death in Cluster Homeless Shelter “The cluster homeless shelter program has been broken for a long time and should have been eliminated years ago,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. “There is […]
Bulletin Board: To-Go Meals, Sweets & Sweaters Events
Community leader Bharati Kemraj invites Bronxites to be jolly and share a little kindness to our youth, communuty and veterans by supporting the Holiday events she has created. Wednesday, December 21, 2016 from 5-6PM. Complimentary Holiday ‘To Go Meals’ will […]
Profile America: Chewsy Americans Know Their Gum
Sunday, December 18 — The month of December has given Americans a lot to chew on, beyond holiday cookies, fruitcakes and candies. In December 1869, chewing gum was patented by Ohio dentist William Semple, who hoped that the flavored gum would […]
Profile America: First In Flight
Saturday, December 17 — A dream of the ages became reality 113 years ago today on a windswept beach at North Carolina’s Outer Banks. There, the Wright brothers made the world’s first powered, heavier-than-air flight. With Orville and Wilbur alternating as […]
New Yorkers rally at NYC pension meeting calling for full fossil fuel divestment
New Yorkers rally at NYC pension meeting calling for full fossil fuel divestment As global commitments surpass $5 trillion, New Yorkers call out pensions for lagging, urge full divestment from fossil fuels and reinvestment in communities New York, NY — […]
Profile America: Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”
Friday, December 16 — One of the most familiar and cherished Christmas stories has been around a long time — 173 years in fact. Tomorrow marks the anniversary of the 1843 publication of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” with sales starting […]
Whose Birthday Is It? December 15, 2016
Jean Paul Getty (1892) The son of an oil millionaire, Getty was an American industrialist who increased his fortune and became the richest man in the world by acquiring oil companies and obtaining rights to a tract of land in […]
Quote of the Day: December 15, 2016
The civility which money will purchase, is rarely extended to those who have none. Charles Dickens (1812-1870)
Word of the Day: December 15, 2016
Sloven Definition: (noun) One who is habitually careless in personal appearance or work. Synonyms: Slob, Pig Usage: I could better eat with one who did not respect the truth or the laws than with a sloven and unpresentable person.
Eovaldi: Washed up at 27 Years Old
By William Coppola On November 28th, the Yankees released Nathan Eovaldi, putting an end to his attempt, to be a starting pitcher in their five man rotation. Here is a guy, who can throw 98-100 for seven innings. He has […]
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