Quote of the Day: July 30, 2016
Though I am an old horse, and have seen and heard a great deal, I never yet could make out why men are so fond of this sport; they often hurt themselves, often spoil good horses, and tear up the […]
Word of the Day: July 30, 2016
emetic Definition: (noun) An agent that causes vomiting Synonyms: nauseant Usage: She was highly allergic to dairy products; pizza gave her a stomachache, and ice cream was a virtual emetic.
Profile America: Medicare Anniversary
On this day 50 years ago, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Social Security Amendments, which established Medicare and Medicaid.
In Aftermath of 421-a Demise, Bronx Leads the Boroughs in First Half of 2016
The number of residential permits issued by the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) dropped by more than half in the 12 months after the demise of the 421-a program but remained roughly on par with the annual numbers […]
Sex Offenders Push Sen. Klein to Call for Pokemon Go-Related Legislation
New York, NY — Senators Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) and Diane Savino (D-SI/Brooklyn) will release an investigative report, “Protecting our Children: How Pokémon GO and Augmented Reality Games Expose Children to Sex Offenders.” Pokémon GO, a popular game, sends players on […]
Senator Jeffrey D. Klein Recognizes War Vets With Distinctive License Plates
Catholic war veterans will now be recognized with special license plates, after legislation sponsored by State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) and Assemblyman Peter Abbate (D-Brooklyn) was signed into law. “I am very proud that the extraordinary sacrifices made by our […]
Whose Birthday Is It? July 29, 2016
Alexis de Tocqueville (1805) Tocqueville, French political thinker and historian, is best known for his works, Democracy in America and The Old Regime and the Revolution, in which he discusses rising living standards and the social conditions of individuals in western society. The […]
Quote of the Day: July 29, 2016
There is no recollection which time does not put an end to, and no pain which death does not remove. Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616)
Word of the Day: July 29, 2016
marque Definition: (noun) A model or brand of a manufactured product, especially an automobile. Synonyms: brand, trade name Usage: The public relations department argued that the prestige consumers associated with the marque of the car was even more important than […]
De Blasio’s Watergate Moment
From the mind of blogger, Gary Tilzer, @unitedNYblogs
Bronx Landlord Faces Up To 25 Years For Killing Tenant
Bronx Landlord Found Guilty Of Manslaughter For Killing Tenant, Dumping Her Body Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark today announced that a Bronx landlord has been found guilty in the death of Ramona Moore, a 35-year-old woman who vanished […]
Bronx Man Who Fled To Posh Life In Mexico Faces 10 Years
Defendant Was Sentenced in Absentia for Assault Case; Taunted Prosecutor on Instagram Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark today announced that a 25-year-old Bronx man who spent seven months as a fugitive living in luxury hotels and posting photos […]
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