Sholem Aleichem (1859) One of the great Yiddish writers, Aleichem is best known for his humorous tales of life among the poverty-ridden and oppressed Russian Jews of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His works include five novels, many […]
nyc.gov/parks Connect with NYC Parks Nature & Outdoors: Mar 2, 2016 – Mar 7, 2016 Citywide Highlights Signs of Spring in Parks Take a look at some of the early signs of spring in our parks. Wildlife Viewing: City Squirrels […]
On Thursday, February 25, 2016, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted his annual Dominican Heritage Celebration at Fiesta Deluxe, honoring individuals who have contributed to the growth and promotion of their community and culture. The event was co-sponsored by […]
DE BLASIO ADMINISTRATION TO HOST STATE OF #OURCITY IN THE BRONX Dr. Herminia Palacio, the de Blasio administration’s Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services, will update the southwest Bronx community on the Mayor’s State of the City initiatives at […]
Release shocking report: New York’s parents shell out highest percentage of annual income on child care in the country NEW YORK, NY – Independent Democratic Conference Leader Jeff Klein (D-Westchester/Bronx) and State Senator Diane Savino (D-Staten Island/Brooklyn) joined Stuart Appelbaum, […]
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. is partnering with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation to help Bronx businesses do more business with the transit authority. The MTA and the BOEDC, which serves as […]
How cunningly nature hides every wrinkle of her inconceivable antiquity under roses and violets and morning dew! Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882)
prohibitionist Definition: (noun) A reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages. Synonyms: dry Usage: She was a tireless prohibitionist who raided saloons and destroyed bottles of liquor with a hatchet.
Frédéric Chopin (1810) Chopin was a Polish composer and one of the great masters of Romantic music. He published his first composition at age seven and began performing at eight. He moved to Paris when he was 21 and became […]
(New York, NY) – A new audit released today of the South Bronx Charter School for International Cultures and the Arts by New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer found unauthorized expenditures that include travel, $16,000 spent on MetroCards that could not […]
Be generous, be delicate, and always pursue the prize. Henry James (1843-1916)
peignoir Definition: (noun) A woman’s loose-fitting dressing gown. Synonyms: neglige, wrapper, housecoat Usage: The tears came so fast to Mrs. Pontellier’s eyes that the damp sleeve of her peignoir no longer served to dry them.
Dinah Shore (1916) Shore was an American singer, actress, and TV personality who enjoyed widespread popularity during the Big Band era of the 1940s and 50s. She was the first singer of the era to achieve success as a solo […]
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