Oscar Wilde (1854) Wilde was an Irish poet, novelist, and playwright who mocked social conventions and scandalized English society with his unorthodox ideas and conduct. He is best known for his sophisticated, witty plays, among them Lady Windermere’s Fan and […]
A man will tell you that he has worked in a mine for forty years unhurt by an accident as a reason why he should apprehend no danger, though the roof is beginning to sink. George Eliot (1819-1880)
constellate Definition: (verb) To form or cause to form a group or cluster. Synonyms: cluster, flock, clump Usage: The poets constellate in this town every summer. Discuss.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS 2018: AN EVENING OF NETWORKING FOR PARK GROUP LEADERS Join us for a fun evening of networking with other NYC Parks and green space enthusiasts, as well as NYC organizations and agencies with resources to share. Enjoy refreshments […]
Free, Two-Day Literacy Convening Draws Teachers and Administrators from 10 States to Success Academy’s Robertson Center Educators from California, Connecticut, DC, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Texas, Tennessee and Wisconsin convened yesterday for a deep dive on middle school literacy […]
Listen to the latest episode of the Teamster Nation Podcast, highlighting this year’s Women’s Conference, here http://ibt.io/episode171TeamsHers
Samuel Young American Legion Post 620 100th Anniversary Congratulations to the Samuel Young American Legion Post 620 on their 100th Anniversary, celebrating with the community in a very meaningful way, opening their doors to share history through movie showings, audio-visual […]
To celebrate the opening of the next 10 New York City Soccer Initiative mini-soccer pitches, New York City FC (NYCFC) along with their partners (the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City, the First Lady of New York City Chirlane […]
From Buckets of Ice to Barrels of Laughs, Empire City Casino to Host Inaugural Quinn for the Win Comedy Benefit in Support of ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Co-Founder & Yonkers Native Pat Quinn (Yonkers, NY) — Supporting a few […]
Marie Carmichael Stopes (1880) A Scottish paleobotanist whose first marriage was annulled—and allegedly never consummated—Stopes went on to publish a controversial yet highly influential sex manual, Married Love, in 1918. Thereafter, she became a pioneer in the field of family […]
What do we live for, if it is not to make life less difficult to each other? George Eliot (1819-1880)
periwig Definition: (noun) A wig for men that was fashionable in the 17th and 18th centuries. Synonyms: peruke Usage: He wears an immense periwig, flowing down over his shoulders. Discuss.
BRONX ELECTED OFFICIALS TO AMTRAK: GET ON BOARD WITH METRO-NORTH EXPANSION In a letter to Anthony R. Coscia, Chairman of the Board of Amtrak, the borough’s elected officials are demanding that the rail company cease its actions that are currently […]
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