BID BRINGS BOLLYWOOD IN THE BRONX “The Bronx is diverse and this event gives us the opportunity to showcase the many businesses in the area along with the talents of various artists, groups and organizations,” said Lisa Sorin, Executive Director […]
The history of every country begins in the heart of a man or a woman. Willa Cather (1873-1947)
epicure Definition: (noun) A person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink). Synonyms: gastronome, bon vivant, foodie, gourmet Usage: He fancied himself an epicure and dined out at the finest restaurants every night.
James Butler “Wild Bill” Hickok (1837) Hickok was an American frontier marshal, legendary marksman, and gambler. In 1861, while working as a stagecoach driver, he shot and killed outlaw Dave McCanles, earning a reputation as a gunfighter. After serving as […]
nyc.gov/parks Connect with NYC Parks This Week in Parks: May 27, 2016 – Jun 1, 2016 Citywide Highlights NYC Beaches Reopen This Weekend Get a start on the summer! All of our beaches open for swimming on Saturday, May 28. […]
Today, State Sen. Jeff Klein, Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj and others rally against gun violence in response to a recent shooting at Throggs Neck Houses.
He was like a cock who thought the sun had risen to hear him crow. George Eliot (1819-1880)
phlegmatic Definition: (adjective) Having or suggesting a calm, sluggish temperament; unemotional. Synonyms: indifferent, cold, heavy, dull, stoical, bovine,apathetic, frigid, lymphatic, listless, impassive,stolid, unfeeling, undemonstrative Usage: No sign of astonishment appeared on Emil’s phlegmatic face.
Dorothea Lange (1895) Lange was a profoundly influential Americandocumentary photographer. During the GreatDepression, her photos of stark poverty led toher employment by a federal agency to bringthe plight of the poor to public attention. Herimages were so effective that the […]
Jewish American Community Leaders and Hundreds of Bronxites Gather to Celebrate Jewish Heritage Month at Riverdale YM-YWHA BRONX, NY – State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) hosted his 2nd Annual Jewish Heritage Celebration on Sunday at The Riverdale YM-YWHA, honoring local […]
Klein & Moya urge Federal Trade Commission to take serious action against Herbalife International As probe of multi-level marketing company comes to an end, legislators write to FTC Chairwoman to protect consumers from financial harm Albany, NY — […]
Awards Breakfast Celebrates Achievements of Over 50 Parent Leaders in the Bronx BRONX, NY – State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) hosted his Annual Educational Leadership Breakfast, to celebrate the achievements of the parent leaders in the 34th senate district at […]
School may be almost over for most city kids, but for a select group of Bronx students, there’s still plenty of work to do — and they couldn’t be happier. Monroe College, a Bronx institution for more than 80 years, […]
By Shamona Kirkland, Parent Organizer for Families for Excellent Schools Over the past several weeks, Mayor de Blasio has argued that he deserves a long-term renewal of control over the city’s schools. While that broader debate rages on, there’s […]
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