Job Opportunity from the MTA Metro-North Railroad

Job Opportunity from the MTA Metro-North Railroad

MTA Metro-North Railroad has a number of opportunities Senior Engineer Hydrology to develop, design and manage projects for drainage and storm water management as they relate to tracks, bridges, culverts and tunnels throughout Metro-North Railroad territory in order to provide […]

MTA NYC Transit Presents: Skilled Trade Open House – April 1st

MTA NYC Transit Presents: Skilled Trade Open House – April 1st

Free Workshop about Getting Funding for Park Projects – March 28th

Free Workshop about Getting Funding for Park Projects – March 28th

Getting $ For Your Green Space: How to Partner with Elected Officials to Fund Park Projects Tuesday, March 28 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm | Free Registration Required, register here. Date: Tuesday, March 28, 2017 Time: 6:30 to 8:30 […]

by · March 25, 2017 · Bulletin Board, Parks
Whose Birthday Is It? March 24, 2017

Whose Birthday Is It? March 24, 2017

Terrence Steven “Steve” McQueen (1930) After a tumultuous childhood, reform school, and a stint in the US Marines, McQueen studied acting in New York, earning money on the weekends by racing motorcycles. He gained attention on Broadway and went on […]

by · March 24, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Quote of the Day: March 4, 2017

Quote of the Day: March 4, 2017

Where large sums of money are concerned, it is advisable to trust nobody. Agatha Christie (1890-1976)

by · March 24, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Word of the Day: March 24, 2017

Word of the Day: March 24, 2017

Prejudicious Definition: (adjective) Causing harm or injury. Synonyms: Damaging, Detrimental, Prejudicial Usage: The reporter’s coverage resulted in prejudicious publicity for the defendant.

by · March 24, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Community Rally Amid Allegations of Child Sexual Assault

Community Rally Amid Allegations of Child Sexual Assault

Happy Birthday, Julio Gallo

Happy Birthday, Julio Gallo

Friday, March 24 — One of the major figures of the American wine industry — Julio Gallo — was born this week in 1910. When Prohibition ended, he and his brother Ernest started making wine in humble surroundings — a rented […]

by · March 24, 2017 · Profile America
Nearly two dozen former inmates remove blocks of ice from a bus stop at East Tremont Avenue and the Grand Concourse on Saturday. Photo by David Greene

Rikers Inmates Aid in Snow Removal

New York City Department of Corrections officials were on hand as recently released inmates of Rikers Island joined officials from the Department of Sanitation in removing blocks of ice and snow from the streets on Saturday, March 18. The road […]

by · March 23, 2017 · News
New York Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada, whose leg was broken in a hard slide by Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Chase Utley in Game 2, tips his cap during baseline introductions for baseball's Game 3 of the National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 12, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Didi Gregorius Void For Yankees, Tejada Needs to Fill The Role

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor Perhaps the World Baseball Classic became a blessing for Ruben Tejada. The former Met with a minor league contract is in New York Yankees camp. Manager Joe Girardi has to make decisions without Didi Gregorius who […]

by · March 23, 2017 · Sports
NY City Hall -- Council Chambers, East Wing

Reform Party Hosts 2017 Mayoral Candidates Forum, March 28

REFORM PARTY MAYORAL CANDIDATE FORUM Reform Party leadership and members will listen to all of the candidates who are currently seeking the Reform Party nomination for Mayor of New York City. Questions and topics will focus on reform related issues […]

TONIGHT: Self-Defense, Rape Prevention Class, March 23

TONIGHT: Self-Defense, Rape Prevention Class, March 23

Free self-defense, rape prevention workshop TONIGHT at 6:30 PM. Women’s Empowerment Self Defense Academy 2132 E. Tremont Avenue Bronx, New York  10462 6:30 – 8:30 PM Register by calling 347-810-7330 or emailing WESDAONLINE@gmail.com  

President Vladimir Putin, Russia.

Vernuccio’s View: Russia Continues Threats vs. Europe, NATO responds

Russia is increasingly threatening the security of Europe. Putin is continuing his massive investment in modern weapons. He has formed wholly new military divisions, and has deployed theater nuclear weapons to his borders with European states. The threats extend beyond […]

by · March 23, 2017 · Vernuccio's View
The phrase “OK” — appeared in public for the first time on this date in 1839 in the Boston Morning Post.

Profile America: Coining A Phrase

Thursday, March 23 — One of the most distinctive and near universal American colloquialisms — the affirmation “OK” — appeared in public for the first time on this date in 1839. There have been claims that “OK” derives from languages as […]

by · March 23, 2017 · Profile America
LEHMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents Global Tour Concert of the Hit Salsa Album “Indestructible”

LEHMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents Global Tour Concert of the Hit Salsa Album “Indestructible”

DIEGO EL CIGALA Special Guests: Tito Allen, John “Dandy” Rodriguez, Jimmy Bosch, Ricky Gonzalez and Jimmy Delgado Lehman Center for the Performing Arts is proud to present four-time Latin GRAMMY Winner DIEGO EL CIGALA in his global tour concert of […]

by · March 22, 2017 · Bulletin Board