Word of the Day: June 29, 2017

Word of the Day: June 29, 2017

Ungainly Definition: (adjective) Lacking grace or ease of movement or form. Synonyms: Clumsy, Clunky, Gawky, Unwiedly Usage: He was a gawky lad with long ungainly legs, but she thought he was the most handsome boy she had ever seen.

by · June 29, 2017 · Bulletin Board
FIRST ANNUAL NBA AWARD SHOW

FIRST ANNUAL NBA AWARD SHOW

By Brandon Colon The National Basketball Association hosted their first annual “NBA Award Show” at Pier 36 in New York City. The greatest players (young and old) to ever grace the NBA hardwood were in attendance. They were treated to […]

by · June 29, 2017 · Sports
Credit: Lenny Ortiz

Boulders Stay Hot over Cuban National Team

By Lenny Ortiz The Rockland Boulders hosted an unusual opponent Wednesday night at Palisades Credit Union Park, the Cuban National Team. Batting ninth for the national squad was a familiar name to New Yorkers, but a different face. Nineteen year […]

by · June 29, 2017 · Sports
Senator Klein Shepherds One-Punch Law Through State Senate

Senator Klein Shepherds One-Punch Law Through State Senate

Senator Klein Shepherds One-Punch Law Through State Senate Senator Jeff Klein is once again standing up for victims of senseless violence and their families throughout New York with the recent passage of his bill in the State Senate. The legislation […]

by · June 29, 2017 · Bulletin Board, Law
Bronx Council Members Endorse Diana Ayala

Bronx Council Members Endorse Diana Ayala

Council Members Rafael Salamanca, Annabel Palma, and Ritchie Torres Endorse Diana Ayala Today, Democratic council candidate Diana Ayala received endorsements from Bronx City Council Members Rafael Salamanca, Annabel Palma, and Ritchie Torres. These three represent the full Puerto Rican Council […]

New York Salutes America Fireworks Celebration 2017

“NEW YORK SALUTES AMERICA” FIREWORKS CELEBRATION – TONIGHT

by · June 29, 2017 · Bulletin Board
New York Salutes America Fireworks Celebration 2017

Update — Where The Pols Are: June 29, New York Salutes America

Thursday, June 29, 2017 Governor Cuomo is in New York City and Albany. 8:30 AM – Public Advocate Letitia James participates in the The Wrap’s Power Women Breakfast. Time Warner Center, Columbus Room, 10th Floor, 60 Columbus Circle, Manhattan 9:00 AM – Governor […]

Photo Courtesy: MLB.com

Mets Need to Rebuild: Here’s Why

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor The speculation is growing that Mets GM Sandy Alderson will be selling heading into the non-waiver trade deadline of July 31st. Asdrubal Cabrera, Curtis Granderson, Jay Bruce, Lucas Duda, Addison Reed, Jerry Blevins are among the […]

by · June 29, 2017 · Sports
Incandescent light bulb

San Francisco Electric Company

Thursday, June 29 — The first electric power company in America, and perhaps the world, was formed this week in 1879 in San Francisco. This was nearly four months before Thomas Edison successfully tested his practical incandescent light bulb. The power […]

TM Bronx Hanks Yanks   Credit: Rich Mancuso

TM BX Hanks Yanks 16U Get Walk-Off Win

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor Their first dramatic win in their initial season for TM Bronx Hanks Yanks 16U team came with a walk-off grand slam home run early Tuesday evening at Randall’s Island Park. Hanks Yanks, a community sponsored baseball […]

by · June 29, 2017 · Sports
Hit The Road Jack(son): Knicks and Phil Jackson Part Ways

Hit The Road Jack(son): Knicks and Phil Jackson Part Ways

By Brandon Colon The New York Knicks and team President Phil Jackson decided to part ways early Wednesday morning according to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. The decision coming after Jackson and team owner James Dolan could not agree on the direction […]

by · June 29, 2017 · Sports
Quote of the Day: June 28, 2017

Quote of the Day: June 28, 2017

Custom may lead a man into many errors; but it justifies none. Henry Fielding (1707-1754)

by · June 28, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Opening Reception of “Unbelonging” Osaretin Ugiagbe Exhibition – July 8th

Opening Reception of “Unbelonging” Osaretin Ugiagbe Exhibition – July 8th

OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, July 8th, 6-9PM ON VIEW: July 8 – August 13, 2017 Thursday – Friday, 3-7PM Saturday – Sunday, 1-5PM The photos of Nigerian-born photographer Osaretin Ugiagbe document the beauty and sorrows witnessed during a life split between […]

Senator Klein Hails Passage of School Cafeteria Transparency Bill in State Legislature

Senator Klein Hails Passage of School Cafeteria Transparency Bill in State Legislature

Senator Klein Hails Passage of School Cafeteria Transparency Bill in State Legislature Coming on the heels of an alarming report released last year on the hidden dangers in New York City school cafeterias, Senator Jeff Klein announced the passage of […]

41st Precinct Auxiliary Appreciation Dinner – July 11th

41st Precinct Auxiliary Appreciation Dinner – July 11th

by · June 28, 2017 · Bulletin Board