China is seeking to replace the American model of freedom with its own brand of authoritarian rule and the denial of individual liberty throughout the Indo-Pacific region. Freedom House notes that The Beijing regime has established an authoritarian political system […]

It was billed as a Holiday Turkey Giveaway by State Senator Biaggi at the Community Board Ten office on East Tremont Avenue. People began to arrive and line up one hour before the scheduled time. They were greeted by boxes […]

Alistair Cooke (1908) Cooke was a British-American journalist and broadcaster. To British audiences, he was famous for his lively and insightful interpretations of American life and culture. His weekly Letter from America, which aired for 58 years, was one of the longest-running programs in radio. To American television audiences, he was the epitome of the elegant English gentleman, hosting public television’s Masterpiece Theater for 20 years. After he died, his bones were stolen and used for what? More…

The mother as a social servant instead of a home servant will not lack in true mother duty. From her work, loved and honored though it is, she will return to her home life, the child life, with an eager, ceaseless pleasure, cleansed of all the fret and fraction and weariness that so mar it now. Charlotte Perkins Gilman (1860-1935)

infrangible Definition: (adjective) Not capable of being violated or infringed. Synonyms: inviolable, absolute Usage: These rights we consider infrangible, no matter what else you may take away from us. Discuss.

Mikhail Vasilyevich Lomonosov (1711) With an extraordinarily broad education, Lomonosov became a prominent figure of 18th-century Russia in many capacities. He was a poet, a language reformer, a chemistry professor, and founder of Moscow State University. He created the first colored-glass mosaics in Russia. He designed a telescope and hypothesized the presence of an atmosphere on Venus. He cataloged more than 3,000 minerals and explained the origin of icebergs. His experiments in physics contradicted what commonly accepted theory? More…

Thou know’st the o’er-eager vehemence of youth, How quick in temper, and in judgment weak. Homer (900 BC-800 BC)

berate Definition: (verb) Censure severely or angrily. Synonyms: chew out, chide, rebuke, reproof, scold, lambast, reprimand, remonstrate Usage: The coach berated the players for their lackluster performance on the field. Discuss.

COUNCIL MEMBER FERNANDO CABRERA TO PRESENT CITATION TO SMALL BUSINESS OWNER, NEIGHBORHOOD PHILANTHROPIST     WHAT:          Presentation of New York City Council Citation to Hassan Ademaj, owner of Bella Pizza   WHEN:          Thursday, November 19th 2020 at 11:00 AM   WHERE:       Bella Pizza 4555 […]

Together with New York State Senator Jamaal Bailey, Assembly Members Kenneth Burgos and Karines Reyes, and Council Members Vanessa Gibson, union carpenters and contractors are donating turkeys to families in need across the Bronx.   Bronx, NY – The New York […]

Let it sale, Let it sale, Let it sale. Tis the season of giving the gift of SIGHT. As a friendly reminder… Want to Stay Up To Date? Make sure your information is up to date on your next visit to utilize […]

Asa Gray (1810) Considered one of the most important botanists in American history, Gray laid the foundation for the study of plants in North America. He made botanical expeditions to the western US, established Harvard University’s botany department, and wrote prodigiously on the subject of plants, producing several classic, still-valued textbooks. Charles Darwin was such an admirer of Gray’s work that he shared his theory of natural selection with Gray before publishing it. What toxin was named for Gray? More…

My last page is always latent in my first; but the intervening windings of the way become clear only as I write. Edith Wharton (1862-1937)

voidance Definition: (noun) The act of removing the contents of something. Synonyms: emptying, evacuation Usage: The voidance of one’s inbox after a long vacation is an unenviable task. Discuss.