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Word of the Day: September 3, 2017

Word of the Day: September 3, 2017

Unexampled Definition: (adjective) Without precedent; unparalleled. Synonyms: New Usage: It was time of unexampled prosperity, and the once poor family was able to move to a new lovely mansion in an affluent neighborhood.

by · September 3, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Whose Birthday Is It? September 3, 2017

Whose Birthday Is It? September 3, 2017

Diane de Poitiers (1499) As a lady-in-waiting at the French royal court, Diane captivated the man who would become King Henry II of France—though he was 20 years her junior. After the death of her husband, she became Henry’s mistress. […]

by · September 3, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Quote of the Day: September 3, 2017

Quote of the Day: September 3, 2017

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

by · September 3, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Chairman Crowley Statement on President Trump’s Continued Sabotage of America’s Health Care System

Chairman Crowley Statement on President Trump’s Continued Sabotage of America’s Health Care System

Chairman Crowley Statement on President Trump’s Continued Sabotage of America’s Health Care System (Queens, NY) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement as President Trump’s administration announced it would severely slash outreach efforts for Affordable […]

by · September 3, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Remembering 9/11: Jacobi Hospital – September 11

Remembering 9/11: Jacobi Hospital – September 11

by · September 3, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Funday on the Parkway Hosted by Bronx House – September 16

Funday on the Parkway Hosted by Bronx House – September 16

by · September 3, 2017 · Bulletin Board
BP DIAZ ALLOCATES OVER $2 MILLION TO BOROUGH COLLEGES

BP DIAZ ALLOCATES OVER $2 MILLION TO BOROUGH COLLEGES

BP DIAZ ALLOCATES OVER $2 MILLION TO BOROUGH COLLEGES Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. announced today that his office will allocate more than $2 million in capital funds to help support higher education institutions throughout The Bronx this year. […]

by · September 3, 2017 · Bulletin Board
APHIS Provides Animal Assistance in the Wake of Hurricane Harvey

APHIS Provides Animal Assistance in the Wake of Hurricane Harvey

APHIS Provides Animal Assistance in the Wake of Hurricane Harvey WASHINGTON, August 28, 2017—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is providing emergency assistance in caring for animals – livestock and domesticated – in […]

by · September 2, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Statement on MTA Public Hearing Regarding a Proposed Increase in Service at Metro-North’s Melrose and Tremont Stations

Statement on MTA Public Hearing Regarding a Proposed Increase in Service at Metro-North’s Melrose and Tremont Stations

TESTIMONY OF BRONX BOROUGH PRESIDENT RUBEN DIAZ JR. RE: MTA Public Hearing Regarding a Proposed Increase in Service at Metro-North’s Melrose and Tremont Stations My office enthusiastically supports expanding the availability of Metro-North Commuter Railroad services at the Melrose and […]

by · September 2, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Randy Abreu, Council candidate, CD 14

Candidate for City Council Adds 20th Endorsement to Grassroots Campaign

Candidate for City Council Adds 20th Endorsement to Grassroots Campaign NYSNA Endorses Randy Abreu as Democratic Primary draws near Bronx, N.Y. – Today the New York State Nurses Association endorsed 14th District Democratic Candidate for City Council, Randy Abreu. This […]

by · September 2, 2017 · Bronx Politics, Bulletin Board
Chairman Crowley Visits Senior Housing Community in the Bronx, Holds Roundtable Discussion with Advocates

Chairman Crowley Visits Senior Housing Community in the Bronx, Holds Roundtable Discussion with Advocates

Chairman Crowley Visits Senior Housing Community in the Bronx, Holds Roundtable Discussion with Advocates (Bronx, N.Y.) – On Thursday, August 24, Rep. Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, joined New York Housing Conference, affordable housing […]

by · September 2, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Chairman Crowley Statement on President Trump’s Remarks on Afghanistan

Chairman Crowley Statement on President Trump’s Remarks on Afghanistan

Chairman Crowley Statement on President Trump’s Remarks on Afghanistan (Queens, NY) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement on President Trump’s remarks on the Afghanistan War. “President Trump has no strategy for ending the war […]

by · September 1, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance City Council Bronx District 13 Candidate Forum

Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance City Council Bronx District 13 Candidate Forum

Welcome to the next Bronx City Council, District 13, Candidates Forum! Questions can be privately submitted to this email: bernferrara@gmail.com

by · September 1, 2017 · Bronx Politics, Bulletin Board
Bronx VA 2017 Summit on Mental Health Recovery: Engaging The Military Family – Sept. 12th

Bronx VA 2017 Summit on Mental Health Recovery: Engaging The Military Family – Sept. 12th

Tuesday September 12, 2017 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT RSVP HERE. Join us at the 2017 Bronx VA Summit focusing on Suicide Prevention, Family Services & Access You will hear about current VA partnerships that have expanded services for active […]

by · September 1, 2017 · Bulletin Board, Veterans
Word of the Day: August 31, 2017

Word of the Day: August 31, 2017

Thence Definition: (adverb) From that place; from there. Synonyms: Therefrom Usage: The train went south into Switzerland and thence on to Italy.

by · August 31, 2017 · Bulletin Board