Photo of the Day – December 30, 2016
New York City Skyline from Co-op City by Koi Germany Jr.
No Garbage, Organics, Recycling Collection, nor Street Cleaning in Observance of New Year’s Day Holiday, Monday, January 2
No Garbage, Organics, Recycling Collection, nor Street Cleaning in Observance of New Year’s Day Holiday, Monday, January 2 The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of the New Year’s Day holiday, there would be no garbage, […]
Profile America: Star Trek and Other Milestones
Friday, December 30 — As a year draws to a close, it is common to reflect on the passage of time. How history will judge 2016 is not yet known, but this year’s anniversaries are woven into the fabric of today. […]
Northwestern Makes a Statement: New Era Pinstripe Bowl Champion
By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor Pittsburgh came up short in their ninth straight Bowl appearance as Northwestern won their second consecutive bowl game, 31-24. The New Era Pinstripe Bowl once again had a feel of championship contest from the opening kickoff to […]
Doc Gooden Visits TM Baseball Academy
By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor For the second time in a week, Dwight “Doc” Gooden, the Cy Young Award winning pitcher who threw heat on the mound for the New York Mets and Yankees visited the Bronx. Last week, Gooden helped […]
Profile America: Straight Razor Edge
Thursday, December 29 –. During the course of recorded history going back to ancient Egypt, men have felt cultural pressures to shave their facial hair. Styles regarding beards and moustaches come and go, but in recent times, most men in […]
Whose Birthday Is It? December 28, 2016
John von Neumann (1903) Neumann was a Hungarian-born American mathematician. He emigrated to the US in 1930 to teach at Princeton University and was among the original faculty of its Institute for Advanced Study. He solved one of David Hilbert’s […]
Word of the Day: December 28, 2016
Demeanor Definition: (noun) The way a person behaves towards other people. Synonyms: Deportment, Conduct, Behavior Usage: She had a charming demeanor that endeared her to her many friends.
Winter Recess Resource for Parents: Activities, Events for Kids on Growing Up NYC
Winter Recess Resource for Parents: Activities, Events for Kids on Growing Up NYC As you know, NYC Public Schools close for winter recess, leaving parents with the task of finding fun and constructive ways to keep kids occupied. I want […]
SENATOR JEFF KLEIN AND ASSEMBLYMAN MARK GJONAJ HOST 3RD ANNUAL BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
SENATOR JEFF KLEIN AND ASSEMBLYMAN MARK GJONAJ HOST 3RD ANNUAL BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Bronx, NY – In celebration of Christmas, State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) and State Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj (D-Bronx) hosted their third annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday. […]
Profile America: Candied Cough Drops
Wednesday, December 28 — The holiday season is mostly a time of cheer. But it’s also a time for that frequent winter misery — the common cold and the cough that often goes along with it. Seeking treatment for that symptom, […]
North Korea’s Nuclear Threat Grows
by Frank V. Vernuccio, Jr., J.D. Tensions in the Sea of Japan region are reaching the boiling point. As the diminished U.S. Navy no longer possesses the overwhelming power necessary to discourage any thoughts of aggression, and North Korean and […]
WYSK: My wishes and petitions for the New Year
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: My wishes and petitions for the New Year By Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz You should know that traditionally, the night of December 31st, we all get together with our families and close friends and when the clock […]
Pittsburgh & Northwestern Visit One World Observatory and the 9/11 Memorial & Museum
New Era Pinstripe Bowl Opponents Visit the 9/11 Memorial & Museum Earlier today and as part of New Era Pinstripe Bowl week, the University of Pittsburgh and Northwestern University visited One World Observatory and the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. […]
NY CHECK CASHERS ASSOCIATION LAUNCHES 2017 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Financial Service Centers of New York (FSCNY), in conjunction with MoneyGram International, today launched its 2017 Scholarship Awards Program. Applications are now available at fscny.org and will be accepted through Monday, March 6, 2017. The program called “Rewarding Young […]
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