Martin G. Mahar | NY State Senate Martin G. Mahar Award: Veterans’ Hall of Fame Year: 2005 Inductee was nominated by Former Senator Joseph L. Bruno Martin G. Mahar, a decorated Marine Corps veteran who took part in some of […]
Robert Walpole, First Earl of Orford (1676) Walpole was an English statesman. Elected to the House of Commons in 1701, he later served as secretary of war. With the accession of George I, he rose rapidly to become first lord of the treasury and chancellor of the exchequer. With his consolidation of power, he effectively became the first British prime minister. He avoided foreign entanglement and kept England neutral until 1739, when he was forced into the War of Jenkins’Ear against Spain. How did the conflict get its name? More…
These little grey cells. It is up to them. Agatha Christie (1890-1976)
stager Definition: (noun) An experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service. Synonyms: old hand, old-timer, warhorse, veteran Usage: The proposal was seductive, but La Ramee was an old stager, acquainted with all the traps a prisoner was likely to set. Discuss.
By Reverend J. Loren Russell “When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Later that night, he was […]
From NYCFC Match Recap: New York City FC came from behind to win a dramatic Hudson River Derby 2-1 in front of 28,895 at Yankee Stadium. Goals on either side of halftime from Maxi Moralez and Héber turned the tide […]
The Israeli-barred visit by two first term U.S. congresswomen, Freshmen Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) and Ilhan Omar (D-MN), the first Muslim women elected to Congress, has sparked increased debate over the Palestinian issue. Talib and Omar, who are virulently anti-Israel, […]
“And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Now when evening came, He was alone there.” Matthew 14:23 After feeding 5,000 men, not counting the women and children, Jesus took […]
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Chancellor Richard Carranza cam to PS 96 in the Bronx to announce gains in the last school year’s New York State test scores. The mayor said that it is the Pre K, and 3K programs […]
Gene Kelly (1912) Kelly was an American dancer, choreographer,actor, and movie director. After training at his mother’s dance school in Pittsburgh, he moved to New York in 1938 and danced in Broadway musicals. His athletic style later became a hallmark of the movie musical. His most famous performance came in Singin’ in the Rain, which he also helped choreograph and direct. His achievements earned him a special Academy Award in 1952.With what animated character did Kelly dance in Anchors Aweigh? More…
Trying to stop slanderers’ tongues is like trying to put gates to the open plain. Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616)
hideout Definition: (noun) A place of shelter or concealment. Synonyms: den Usage: There are rumors that criminals once used this abandoned warehouse as a hideout, but they have never been confirmed. Discuss.
By Rich Mancuso. Sports Editor After a long Thursday night at Citi Field that included two combined rain delays of three hours, the Mets continued their energy during this winning run since the all-star break. Manager Mickey Callaway said to […]
LAST OF DEFENDANTS SENTENCED FOR VICIOUS GANG BEATING THAT LEFT STREET VENDOR IN COMA Six Men Attacked Victim Who Tried To Stop Them From Stealing Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark today announced that a Bronx man has been sentenced to eight years in prison and five years post-release supervision […]
BRONX MAN SENTENCED TO 11 YEARS IN PRISON FOR ROBBING FORMER CO-WORKER WHILE VICTIM WAS HELD HOSTAGE, BEATEN Jury Found Defendant Guilty of Robbery and Grand Larceny Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark today announced that a Bronx man has […]
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