May 24, 2016 $10 million investment in new facilities will remove barriers, boost medical treatment NYCLASS: “The greatest city in the world deserves a world-class animal shelter system” BRONX – City-led pet adoptions in New York City shelters are set […]
The whole difference between construction and creation is exactly this: that a thing constructed can only be loved after it is constructed; but a thing created is loved before it exists. Gilbert Chesterton (1874-1936)
escarp Definition: (noun) A steep artificial slope in front of a fortification. Synonyms: protective embankment Usage: Instead of trying to breach the escarp, the army encircled the fortress, planning to starve out the inhabitants above.
Bill “Bojangles” Robinson (1878) Robinson was an influential virtuoso tap dancer. An innovator, he was reputedly the first to dance on the balls of his feet instead of in the earlier flat-footed style. He began dancing professionally at the age […]
The week-long blood drive gives donors an opportunity to be recorded and added to a keepsake book for the Frawley family.
With over 140, 000 Guyanese immigrants residing in New York City and more than 14,000 calling The Bronx home, it is a proud moment to host the Inaugural Bronx Guyanese Day Celebration.
(New York, NY) – On Thursday, New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer announced that his office’s Bureau of Labor Law had reached a $364,000 settlement, which includes $327,000 in unpaid prevailing wages and benefits, close to $20,000 in interest […]
Man tends to increase at a greater rate than his means of subsistence. Charles Darwin (1809-1882)
ramose Definition: (adjective) Having many branches. Synonyms: branching Usage: The ramose tree sheltered us from the blistering sun.
Suzanne Lenglen (1899) One of the first international female sports stars, Lenglen was a French tennis player and a prolific champion. She won 31 championship titles from 1914 to 1926, including the world hard-court singles and doubles titles (1914); French […]
BRONX, NY –State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) hosted his annual spring children’s festival at St. Theresa’s School on Saturday. Hundreds of Bronx families enjoyed the spring extravaganza, which began with lunch. Children danced to pop music through the celebration and […]
Every man desires to live long, but no man would be old. Jonathan Swift (1667-1745)
promulgate Definition: (verb) To make known (a decree, for example) by public declaration; announce officially. Synonyms: exclaim, proclaim Usage: Where is the staircase from which Charles VI promulgated his edict of pardon?
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