Bartholomew Roberts (1682) Now infamous as “Black Bart,” Roberts was a Welsh pirate who raided ships off the coasts of the Americas and West Africa in the 18th century, during the period known as the “Golden Age of Piracy.” Considered […]

Be generous, be delicate, and always pursue the prize. Henry James (1843-1916)  

clamorous Definition: (adjective) Conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry. Synonyms: strident, vociferous, blatant Usage: The clamorous din of voices filled the air, and the judge was unable to restore order and quiet in his courtroom for some time. […]

Wladziu Valentino Liberace (1919) Liberace began playing piano at the age of 4, and by 16, he had appeared as a soloist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. He soon began giving concerts in flamboyant costumes with ornate pianos, and though […]

The louder he talked of his honor, the faster we counted our spoons. Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882)  

well-timed Definition: (adjective) Done or happening at the appropriate or proper time. Synonyms: seasonable, timely Usage: When there were quarrels, his kindly smile and well-timed jests reconciled the antagonists. Discuss.  

L. Frank Baum (1856) Baum was an American author of more than 70 children’s books who is best known for penning The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. He moved from New York to South Dakota in 1888. When his newspaper there failed, he moved to Illinois and found work as a journalist. His first children’s book, Mother Goose in Prose (1897),was followed by Father Goose: His Book, an immediate bestseller. In 2006, Baum’s descendants apologized for editorials in which he called for the extermination of whom? More…  

The idol of today pushes the hero of yesterday out of our recollection; and will, in turn, be supplanted by his successor of tomorrow. Washington Irving (1783-1859)  

bugaboo Definition: (noun) An imaginary monster used to frightenchildren. Synonyms: bogeyman, booger, bugbear Usage: For me no terrors resided in the thought of bugaboosand wicked ogres. Discuss.  

Sal Conforto ‘s granddaughter was just admitted to the NYC prestigious Frank Sinatra school Of The Arts. Her family is extremely proud of her. She recently had the leading role in her grammar school production of Hairspray

We need park advocates to join us again this Tuesday, May 14 on the steps of City Hall. While the City Council has listened to our call for increased park funding, the Mayor hasn’t included any of our asks in his […]

Testimony of Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. Before the Assembly Standing Committee on Education RE: Specialized High Schools Together as a State and as a City, we can create change and fix the broken status quo. The results of […]

Fred Astaire (1899) Born Frederick Austerlitz, Astaire was an American dancer, actor, and singer who began his career as a child on a successful Broadway vaudeville team with his sister Adele. After his sister retired, Astaire became a film actor […]

I profess not to know how women’s hearts are wooed and won. To me they have always been matters of riddle and admiration. Washington Irving (1783-1859)