Quote of the Day: August 5, 2016
She had been forced into prudence in her youth, she learned romance as she grew older—the natural sequel of an unnatural beginning. Jane Austen (1775-1817)
Word of the Day: August 5, 2016
passementarie Definition: (noun) Ornamental trimming for a garment, as braid, lace, or metallic beads. Synonyms: equal Usage: The passementerie on her hat was so elaborate that it made the brim droop.
Governor Andrew Cuomo Legalizes Daily Fantasy Sports
Governor Andrew Cuomo signed daily fantasy sports into law in New York this past Wednesday. “Daily fantasy sports have proven to be popular in New York, but until now have operated with no supervision and no protections for players,” Cuomo […]
Bronx Churches Host Gun Buyback Program, August 6
In an effort to get illegal firearms off the street, the Evangelical Garifuna Church and Fellowship Tabernacle Church of God in Christ, in conjunction with the NYPD Community Affairs Bureau, will be hosting the Bronx Gun Buyback Program on Saturday, […]
Veterans Intro to Golf, August 12 & 13
New York City veterans are invited to partake in a two-day introductory golf lesson at the Turtle Cove Golf Center in Pelham Bay Park, hosted by Devil Dog Incorporated. The events will take place on Friday, August 12th and Saturday, […]
Profile America: World Trade Center Groundbreaking
On this day in 1966, a groundbreaking ceremony for the World Trade Center was held near the southern tip of Manhattan.
DSNY Announces Next Round of SAFE Disposal Events
More than 14,000 Residents Brought Over 1.3 Million Pounds of E-Waste, Harmful Household Waste and Unwanted Medications to First Round of Events Over 14,000 New York City residents brought potentially harmful household materials to the five citywide SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, […]
Whose Birthday Is It? August 4, 2016
Louis Armstrong (1901) Armstrong was an innovative trumpeter and singer who strongly influenced the melodic development of jazz in the 1920s. He began playing in marching, riverboat, and cabaret bands as a youth in New Orleans and later joined King […]
Quote of the Day: August 4, 2016
It is a maxim among these lawyers that whatever has been done before, may legally be done again: and therefore they take special care to record all the decisions formerly made against common justice, and the general reason of mankind. […]
Word of the Day: August 4, 2016
compeer Definition: (noun) A person who is of equal standing with another in a group. Synonyms: equal, peer Usage: He was a motivated and slightly competitive student who worked hard to distinguish himself from his compeers.
Subway Series Game 3: More Drama for Mets in loss to Yankees
By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor Mark Teixeira hit a three-run home run in the second inning that put the New York Yankees in the lead over the Mets Wednesday night in the Bronx. That was the beginning of more drama to […]
African Cultural Parade & Festival, August 13
The National Ghana Parade Council, the National Council of Ghanaians Association, the African Friends of US, and Aduana Kuo of North America will host the Afro Cultural Parade & Festival. The event will take place on Saturday, August 13th in Crotona Park in […]
Profile America: The First Stoplight
The first U.S. traffic light flashed red and green at the intersection of 105th Street and Euclid Avenue in Cleveland, OH.
Daily Fantasy Sports Now Legal In New York
DFS are expected to generate approximately $4 million in revenue to fund state education aid.
WYSK: If Charter Schools Help Our Black and Hispanic Children, Why Are Our Black and Hispanic Elected Officials Opposed to Them?
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW If Charter Schools Help Our Black and Hispanic Children, Why Are Our Black and Hispanic Elected Officials Opposed to Them? Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz You should know that charter schools are a blessing to help our […]
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