Joseph Warren (1741) A Boston physician, Warren became a political leader in the American Revolution after the passage of the hated 1765 Stamp Act. In 1774, he drafted the Suffolk Resolves, which advocated forcible resistance to the British and were […]
I am Envy…I cannot read and therefore wish all books burned. Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593)
Senator Klein Announces Funding for New Smart Boards at P.S. 83 The $50,000 grant will be used to outfit 10 classrooms with the interactive boards Bronx, NY – Senator Jeff Klein announced $50,000 in state funding for P.S. 83, which […]
MEET HONORED’S JUNE 2017 NATIONAL HONOREE, RUDY BLANCO! DreamYard Prep Teacher is leading a digital revolution in the Bronx Washington, D.C. – A bold and inspiring high school digital learning teacher from the Bronx is Honored’s June 2017 national Honoree. […]
Independent Democratic Conference launches ‘Call the Roll’ Campaign to see where Dems stand on key progressive issues IDC calls for 32 Dems to sign pledge to pass package of bills before the end of session to achieve real results for […]
The 60th Annual National Puerto Rican Day Parade will take place on New York City’s Fifth Avenue, Sunday, June 11, starting at 11am. The parade has been marred by uproar over the controversial selection of ex-FALN leader Oscar Lopez Rivera for the inaugural […]
Extralegal Definition: (adjective) Not permitted or governed by law. Synonyms: Nonlegal Usage: The vigilantes believed they were simply dispensing an extralegal form of frontier justice.
Tara Lipinski (1982) Lipinski is an American figure skater who, at the age of 14, won both the US and World Championships, becoming the youngest person ever to win either title. In 1998, she also became the youngest individual gold […]
It was the last night before sorrow touched her life; and no life is ever quite the same again when once that cold, sanctifying touch has been laid upon it. Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874-1942)
ANHEUSER-BUSCH CELEBRATES WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY BY HOSTING BRONX PARK CLEANUP WITH 200 EMPLOYEES NY state and local elected officials and environmental partners join Anheuser-Busch for cleanup projects in Bronx Ferry Point Park June 5, 2017, Bronx, NY – In celebration […]
Chairman Crowley Statement on Immigrant Heritage Month (Queens, NY) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement in recognition of Immigrant Heritage Month: “I’m proud to celebrate our country’s rich history as a nation of immigrants. […]
SUMMER PROGRAMS WILL GIVE TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS TOOLS FOR SOCIAL AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS Cognitive and Behavioral Consultants (CBC) Offers Techniques to Bolster Learning, Interpersonal Skills, and Confidence (WESTCHESTER/MANHATTAN, NY, May 23, 2017) — For most young people, summertime means a welcome relief […]
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