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Whose Birthday Is It? June 14, 2017

Whose Birthday Is It? June 14, 2017

Margaret Bourke-White (1904) One of the original staff photographers at Time, Life, and Fortune magazines, Bourke-White was noted for her coverage of World War II. The first woman photographer to serve with US armed forces, she photographed the liberation of […]

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Quote of the Day: June 14, 2017

Quote of the Day: June 14, 2017

You have such strong words at command, that they make the smallest argument seem formidable. George Eliot (1819-1880)

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Word of the Day: June 14, 2017

Word of the Day: June 14, 2017

Disfavor Definition: (verb) Put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm. Synonyms: Disadvantage Usage: These laws clearly disfavor the underprivileged and poor because they do not address the problem of child labor.

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BP Diaz Celebrates Global Hip-Hop Day

BP Diaz Celebrates Global Hip-Hop Day

BP DIAZ CELEBRATES GLOBAL HIP-HOP DAY Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. joined dozens of hip-hop celebrities and hundreds of music lovers to celebrate “Global Hip Hop Day” on Thursday, June 8, 2017, as part of a celebration honoring past […]

BP DIAZ, DA CLARK AND SAFE HORIZON PARTNER ON ANTI-STALKING CAMPAIGN

BP DIAZ, DA CLARK AND SAFE HORIZON PARTNER ON ANTI-STALKING CAMPAIGN

BP DIAZ, DA CLARK AND SAFE HORIZON PARTNER ON ANTI-STALKING CAMPAIGN Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark and Safe Horizon have launched an anti-stalking campaign, which aims to use relevant social media content to […]

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Chairman Crowley Statement on Former FBI Director Comey’s Testimony to Senate Intelligence Committee

Chairman Crowley Statement on Former FBI Director Comey’s Testimony to Senate Intelligence Committee

Chairman Crowley Statement on Former FBI Director Comey’s Testimony to Senate Intelligence Committee (Washington, DC) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement after James Comey told the Senate Intelligence Committee that President Trump asked the […]

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Whose Birthday Is It? June 13, 2017

Whose Birthday Is It? June 13, 2017

Sir Basil Rathbone (1892) Rathbone was a British actor who made his film debut in the 1920s. With his distinctive voice and gaunt appearance, he was cast as a villain in several swashbuckling movies. He won praise for his roles […]

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Quote of the Day: June 13, 2017

Quote of the Day: June 13, 2017

One of the greatest and simplest tools for learning more and growing is doing more. Washington Irving (1783-1859)

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Word of the Day: June 13, 2017

Word of the Day: June 13, 2017

Bridgehead Definition: (noun) A forward position seized by advancing troops in enemy territory as a foothold for further advance. Synonyms: Foothold Usage: The soldiers made a brave attempt to secure a bridgehead behind

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BRONX DA: CASES OF INTEREST FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 12, 2017

BRONX DA: CASES OF INTEREST FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 12, 2017

New interactive school safety map in NYC gives parents tool to see into their child’s classrooms — and compare schools

New interactive school safety map in NYC gives parents tool to see into their child’s classrooms — and compare schools

The 74, an education news site, released an interactive map today that allows parents in NYC to quickly and easily see what students and teachers are saying about how safe their schools are and compare the data to other schools […]

Congressman Joseph Crowley 14th Congressional District Bronx/Queens

Chairman Crowley on Christopher Wray’s Nomination for FBI Director

Chairman Crowley on Christopher Wray’s Nomination for FBI Director (Washington, DC) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement after President Trump nominated former Assistant Attorney General Christopher Wray as the next FBI director: “The FBI […]

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Dinowitz Urges Transit Revolution from Albany Following Latest Disaster

Dinowitz Urges Transit Revolution from Albany Following Latest Disaster

Dinowitz Urges Transit Revolution from Albany Following Latest Disaster Reiterates call on Cuomo to reinstate $65 million cuts to MTA operating budget NEW YORK, N.Y. – The recent F train nightmare was just one more reminder that we’re operating on […]

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Educational Event “Stop The Bleed” 6/21/17 at Jacobi Hospital

Educational Event “Stop The Bleed” 6/21/17 at Jacobi Hospital

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June Calendar for Poe Park

June Calendar for Poe Park

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