Articles by: The Bronx Chronicle
Profile America: Fish Story
Clarence Birdseye, who was born on this date in 1886, developed a system of flash-freezing meat, fish, and vegetables under high pressure.
3-DAY “KNOW YOUR RIGHTS” PHONE-A-THON FOR SPANISH-SPEAKING NEW YORKERS
NYC COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS PARTNERS WITH UNIVISION NEW YORK, OTHER MEDIA, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS ON 3-DAY “KNOW YOUR RIGHTS” PHONE-A-THON TO ADDRESS DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT CONCERNS FROM SPANISH-SPEAKING NEW YORKERS The NYC Human Rights Commission joins Univision New York, […]
Whose Birthday Is It? December 8, 2016
James Thurber (1894) After working at various newspapers, Thurber served on the staff of The New Yorker from 1927 to 1933 and was later a principal contributor to the magazine, publishing drawings, stories, and anecdotes of his misadventures. He is […]
Quote of the Day: December 8, 2016
To flatter and follow others, without being flattered and followed in turn, is but a state of half enjoyment. Jane Austen (1775-1817)
Word of the Day: December 8, 2016
Mugwump Definition: (noun) A person who acts independently or remains neutral, especially in politics. Synonyms: Fencesitter, Independent Usage: The public relations firm believed that the key to victory was to capture the hearts and minds of the mugwumps who otherwise […]
School Lunch Flunks: An Investigation Into the Dirtiest New York City Public School Cafeterias
SCHOOL LUNCH FLUNKS: AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE DIRTIEST NEW YORK CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL CAFETERIAS Independent Democratic Conference to Introduce Legislation to Create a Grading System for School Cafeterias. New York — Senators Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester), Diane Savino (D-Staten Island), Jesse […]
Profile America: Full Accounting
In December 1896, New York state followed with the establishment of the certified public accountant. Certificate number one went to Frank Broaker.
Statement from Senator Schumer on United Airlines Charging an Extra Fee for Luggage in Overhead Bin
SCHUMER: IN JUST A FEW WEEKS, UNITED AIRLINES WILL CHARGE EXTRA FEE TO STORE LUGGAGE IN ‘OVERHEAD BIN’; ONCE AGAIN, AN AIRLINE TRYING TO CHARGE EXPENSIVE & ANNOYING FEES, SQUEEZING THE POCKETS OF COUNTLESS NEW YORKERS; SENATOR SAYS IF UNITED […]
NYC Emergency Management to Give Bronx Organizations an Emergency Preparedness Presentation
Request an emergency preparedness presentation from NYC Emergency Management to ensure that your organization is prepared for emergencies in New York City. Our presentations are geared toward staff who works with people with disabilities and clients in the community. All […]
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