cincture Definition: (noun) A band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers. Synonyms: waistband, waistcloth, girdle, sash Usage: Their adornments were completed by passing a few loose folds of white tappa, in a modest cincture, around […]
Audrey Hepburn (1929) Hepburn was a Belgian-born film actress who combined elegance with a radiant, elfin innocence. After spending World War II in the Nazi-occupied Netherlands, she studied ballet and acting in London and was discovered by French writer Colette, […]
Bronx House School for Performing Arts and The Dance Studio at Bronx House is currently accepting registration for their seven-week summer session of group music and dance classes. The school offers classes for young people of all ages on […]
Cases of Interest for the Week of May 2, 2016 Monday, May 2, 2016 ADA Judge Part # Status Defendant Name Case Details Piergrossi, L. Justice Barrett Part 60 (Room LL250) Ongoing Trial ELISEO PEREZ, VAUGHN, RIVERA, POLLARD, PARRA, […]
Love is influenced by no consideration, recognizes no restraints of reason, and is of the same nature as death, that assails alike the lofty palaces of kings and the humble cabins of shepherds; and when it takes entire possession of […]
flattop Definition: (noun) A large warship that carries planes and has a long flat deck for take-offs and landings. Synonyms: aircraft carrier Usage: Before the invasion, the general ordered a large flattop to anchor several miles offshore to facilitate a […]
Catherine II of Russia (1729) Catherine II was empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796. The daughter of a German prince, she was chosen at 14 to be the wife of the future czar, Peter III. In 1762, conspirators led […]
CM Vanessa L. Gibson has a New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) mobile unit coming to district office in March, April, May, and June. The NYLAG mobile unit is staffed with attorneys and travels to different places in the city offering […]
On Thursday, April 21, State Senator Gustavo Rivera and Health First hosted their Second Annual Educational Leadership Breakfast at the Grand Slam Banquet Hall. Approximately 200 attendees, including Assemblymember Victor Pichardo and Councilmember Vanessa L. Gibson, gathered to recognize and […]
CommuniTea Time Wednesday, May 4, 4:00pm to 7:00pm Bronx-based artist Michele Brody presents CommuniTea, a performance series featuring a shared tea service during which participants share loose-leaf tea with the artist and relate their stories, memories, thoughts, poems, and reflections, to […]
SAFE Disposal Events for 2016 Announced Events Provide NYC Residents Easy Option for Disposal of Potentially Harmful Household Items First Event Sunday, April 3 in Brooklyn Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia announced the first five 2016 dates for […]
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