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Whose Birthday Is It? August 2, 2016
Carroll O’Connor (1924) O’Connor was an American actor who started out on the stage and appeared in a number of movies in the 1950s and 60s. He gained fame in the 70s and early 80s playing Archie Bunker in All […]
Quote of the Day: August 2, 2016
Human nature is so well disposed towards those who are in interesting situations, that a young person, who either marries or dies, is sure of being kindly spoken of. Jane Austen (1775-1817)
Word of the Day: August 2, 2016
asthenopia Definition: (noun) A tiredness of the eyes caused by prolonged close work by a person with an uncorrected vision problem. Synonyms: eyestrain Usage: The jeweler developed asthenopia due to the long hours he spent fitting small clasps on thin […]
New York City and Environmental Protection Agency Unveil New “Clean Streets = Clean Beaches” Initiative
WHEN: Tuesday, August 2, 2016 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Outside of MCU Park, Home of the Brooklyn Cyclones 1904 Surf Avenue Coney Island, Brooklyn WHO: Kathryn Garcia, Commissioner, NYC Department of Sanitation Vincent Sapienza, Acting Commissioner, NYC Department of Environmental Protection […]
National Night Out, Tonight
“America’s Night Out Against Crime” TUESDAY, AUGUST 2nd 2016 **NATIONAL NIGHT OUT BRONX COMMUNITY LOCATIONS** 40th Precinct/CB #1 St. Mary’s Park -147th Street & St. Ann’s Avenue (3-7 p.m.) PSA 7 Butler Houses- East 171st Street and Webster Avenue […]
Bronx DA: Cases of Interest for the Week of August 1, 2016
Cases of Interest for the Week of August 1, 2016 Monday, August 1, 2016 ADA Judge Part # Status Defendant Name Case Details Greenfield, D. Justice Mogulescu Part 77 Jury Selection GJOK DEDE Charged with Manslaughter for allegedly […]
Op-Ed: Workforce 2.0 – How the Gig Economy Provides a Hand-Up for Thousands of Bronxites
Op-Ed by Fernando P. Tirado Many politicians and other pundits have been critical of the “Gig Economy”, especially due to the rise of companies such as Uber and Airbnb. These companies are part of the gig economy, but the gig […]
Whose Birthday Is It? August 1, 2016
Herman Melville (1819) Neglected for much of his career but now considered one of the greatest American writers, Melville was born into an impoverished family and had little formal schooling. He sailed for the South Seas on a whaler in […]
Quote of the Day: August 1, 2016
Ignorance is not so damnable as humbug; but when it prescribes pills it may happen to do more harm. George Elliot (1819-1880)
Scheduled Events from Westchester Square BID for August
AUGUST 2016 Live Music by the FDR Drive Band Sponsored by Senator Jeffry Klein Tuesday, August 9th Owen Dolen Park Starts at 7pm Enjoy a night of your favorite 80s and 90s Pop Tunes. Rain Date: August 12th Salsa Fest Saturday, August […]
Word of the Day: August 1, 2016
placeman Definition: (noun) One who has a political placement in the government Synonyms: placeseeker Usage: They viewed the placeman as a colorless bureaucrat.
Statement From Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association President Elias Husamudeen
The below statement is attributable to Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association President Elias Husamudeen: “Whenever there is a national threat to police officers, anywhere in this country, the NY Police Department immediately responds by marshaling every resource available to secure the […]
Whose Birthday Is It? July 31, 2016
Peter Benenson (1921) Peter Benenson was an English lawyer who organized a letter-writing campaign in 1961 calling for amnesty for “prisoners of conscience.” His campaign resulted in the establishment of Amnesty International, a human-rights organization that works to combat violations […]
Quote of the Day: July 31, 2016
It wouldn’t do for us to have all our dreams fulfilled. We would be as good as dead if we had nothing left to dream about. L.M. Montgomery (1874-1942)
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