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Whose Birthday Is It? March 3, 2017
George Mortimer Pullman (1831) Pullman was a successful American industrialist and the inventor of the railroad sleeping car. In 1893, he built a company town for his workers in Illinois, and it was showcased in the World’s Fair as a […]
Quote of the Day: March 3, 2017
Bashfulness is an ornament to youth, but a reproach to old age. Aristotle (384 BC-322BC)
Word of the Day: March 3, 2017
Wraith Definition: (noun) Something shadowy and insubstantial. Synonyms: Ghost, Specter, Spook, Shade Usage: He refused to venture near cemeteries, fearing he’d encounter wraiths, ghosts, and apparitions of all kinds.
Assemblymember Andrew Hevesi Applauds Velez Settlement as Critical but Limited Step in Reducing Homelessness
Assemblymember Andrew Hevesi Applauds Velez Settlement as Critical but Limited Step in Reducing Homelessness Cautions that vast numbers of families not covered by settlement, remain at risk of homelessness NEW YORK, N.Y. – I applaud the State’s decision to settle […]
SENATOR KLEIN HONORS MONTEFIORE SURGICAL TEAM THAT SEPARATED CONJOINED TWINS
SENATOR KLEIN HONORS MONTEFIORE SURGICAL TEAM THAT SEPARATED CONJOINED TWINS Members of the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Were Presented with Resolution for Separating Conjoined Twins Anias and Jadon McDonald Albany, NY – Senators Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) and David Valesky (D-Syracuse), […]
RECRUITMILITARY NYC HIRING EVENT FOR VETERANS THURSDAY MARCH 9, 2017
RecruitMilitary presents the New York Veteran Job Fair on Thursday March 9, 2017, from 11am to 3pm at the Metropolitan Pavilion located at 125 West 18th Street, NY, NY 10011. To register for the New York Veteran Job Fair, click on the link here. […]
Whose Birthday Is It? March 2, 2017
Samuel Houston (1793) Houston was an American statesman whose political future was seemingly derailed after his wife left him in 1829. He resigned the governorship of Tennessee, began drinking heavily, and went to live with the Cherokee. Later, he joined […]
Quote of the Day: March 2, 2017
Habit, n.: A shackle for the free. Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914)
Word of the Day: March 2, 2017
Brachypterous Definition: (adjective) Having very short or rudimentary wings, as certain insects. Synonyms: Short-winged Usage: Some brachypterous insects evade predators by jumping short distances.
Statement from IDC Leader Klein on Bomb Threats Towards Jewish Community Centers
STATEMENT FROM IDC LEADER JEFF KLEIN Bomb threats made against Jewish Community Centers in our state will never be tolerated. This spate of anti-Semitism is troubling, and unfortunately occurring across our nation.New York will not allow hate to spread and […]
Dozens of NYC Parents, Legislators Call on Albany to Fight for Public Charter Students in State Budget
Dozens of NYC Parents, Legislators Call on Albany to Fight for Public Charter Students in State Budget Assm. Marcos Crespo and Robert Rodriguez Join Parents at State Capitol, Urge Colleagues to Keep Charter Schools in 2017 Budget Albany, NY – […]
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