gourmand Definition: (noun) A lover of good food. Synonyms: trencherman, glutton Usage: Because he had a great appreciation for fine cuisine, the gourmand was asked to serve as a judge in the televised cooking contest.  

Robert Ballard (1942) Ballard is an American oceanographer and marine geologist. While working at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Research Institution, he pioneered the use of deep-diving submersibles, took part in the first manned exploration of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, and discovered […]

Ridgewood Savings Bank Offers Free Document Shredding Throughout NY Area At Local Branches To Help Prevent Identity Theft   To help fight identity theft, Ridgewood Savings Bank will host nine document-shredding events at their local branches. It’s reported that 88% […]

Transportation Alternatives Bronx Activist Committee is holding a memorial ride/ceremony for Giovanni Nin. There will be a ghost bike dedication and installation on the crash site. Giovanni’s family, activists and community organizations will be present to talk about the need […]

There was an immeasurable distance between the quick and the dead: they did not seem to belong to the same species; and it was strange to think that but a little while before they had spoken and moved and eaten and laughed. W. Somerset Maugham […]

dyspepsia Definition: (noun) Disturbed digestion. Synonyms: indigestion, upset stomach Usage: Certain foods trigger his dyspepsia, so he makes sure to avoid them at all costs.

Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis (1893) Mahalanobis was an Indian scientist and applied statistician. He is best remembered for the Mahalanobis distance, a statistical measure he used in his pioneering studies in anthropometry—the study of human body measurement for use in anthropological classification and comparison. He founded the Indian […]

Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712) Rousseau was a Swiss-French philosopher and writer who had a lasting impact on politics, literature, and education. In particular, he strongly influenced the theories of the French Revolution and the romantics. Many of his ideas stemmed from […]

The Bronx Trolley City Island Seaside Tour July 1st, 2016 Events & Promotions Bartow Pell Mansion Museum 895 Shore Rd.  718-885-1461 5:30pm – 8:30pm members free Music by The Kenn Morr Band Explore the mansion, and savor light refreshments. Cost $10 adults, $8 seniors […]

  Comptroller Stringer enforces prevailing wage law, ensures that individuals cheated out of lost wages are paid for the work they did “This is an unforgettable story about working people getting the money they’ve earned—and hailing the right taxi in […]

BRONX, N.Y. – Making sure all children are safe, Assemblywoman Latoya Joyner (D-Bronx, 77th AD) announced the passage of her bill, Assembly Bill A.7451, which will offer greater protections for families, and impose greater restrictions on illegal day care operators. […]

Bronx – State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester), Councilman James Vacca, Center for Educational Innovation – Public Education Association, and the Throggs Neck Residents Council celebrated the official opening of the Throggs Neck Houses’ first library on Wednesday. “The new library, […]