(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced $17.5 million in emergency funding to stop the spread of the spotted lanternfly in southeastern Pennsylvania. “We’ve seen a dramatic expansion in the range of this pest over the last […]
Public Prep, Cornell University Extend Multi-Year, Multi-Faceted Partnership to Create Extraordinary Collegiate Experiences for Girls Prep and Boys Prep Students and Alumni Expanded Opportunities to Study Computer Science with Cornell Tech and STEM in Prestigious Curie and Catalyst Academies at […]
Lissom Definition: (adjective) Moving and bending with ease. Synonyms: Lithe, Lithesome, Supple, Sylphlike, Svelte, Slender Usage: The boys were batting at the nets, and they were lissom and strong and active.
Moe Berg (1902) Once known as “the brainiest man in baseball,” Berg was a professional athlete who became a professional spy. Though he played for several teams over a span of 15 seasons, he never distinguished himself on the field […]
To make a contented slave, it is necessary to make a thoughtless one. It is necessary to darken his moral and mental vision, and, as far as possible, to annihilate the power of reason. Frederick Douglass (1817-1895)
BP DIAZ HOSTS DOMINICAN HERITAGE CELEBRATION On Thursday, February 8, 2018, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted his annual Dominican Heritage Month celebration at the Grand Slam Banquet Hall on East Tremont Avenue, honoring individuals who have contributed to the […]
New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer cordially invites you to celebrate Women’s History Month on Tuesday, March 27, 2018.
BP Diaz & The Shadow League Co-Hosted Screening of “Black Panther” For Bronx Students & Their Families On Friday, February 16, 2018, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., along with The Shadow League, co-hosted a screening of Marvel Studios’ “Black […]
La Reina Del Barrio’s, New Variety Show COLORS OF RHINA Episode Six is ‘Sprinkled’ with Humor, Artistry and Love NEW YORK, NY– February 20, 2018 – The popular variety talk show, COLORS OF RHINA (COR), is back on air with […]
Chairman Crowley Statement on Failure of Trump Immigration Bill (Washington, D.C.) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement after the Senate voted to reject President Trump’s immigration proposal: “The Senate overwhelmingly rejected President Trump’s cruel […]
Afrocentric Lifestyle & Politics Magazine Will Launch Its Print Publication NEW YORK, Feb 20, 2018—The Afrocentric lifestyles & politics magazine, Nu Origins, will be launching its first magazine for print to the masses. Created to accentuate the vibrant Afrocentric […]
Getting Proactive in the Preserving & Strengthening of Human Services in NY Friday, March 9th, 9:00 – 11 am The New School 63 5th Avenue Room L105 Join us for a conversation with policymakers, economists, and human services experts focused […]
BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ DELIVERS NINTH ‘STATE OF THE BOROUGH’ ADDRESS On February 22nd, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. delivered his ninth annual “State of the Borough” address to a crowded auditorium at the Bronx High School of Science. In […]
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is in New York City with no public schedule. Mayor Bill de Blasio is in New York City with no public events. Public Advocate Letitia James will travel to Hollywood, Florida to address the Building & Construction […]
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