Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. has appointed Hon. Douglas McKeon, Administrative Judge for Civil Matters for the Supreme Court, 12th Judicial District, to the board of directors of BronxNet, the borough’s public television station. “Judge McKeon has a […]
Cases of Interest for the Week of July 4, 2016 Monday, July 4, 2016 ADA Judge Part # Status Defendant Name Case Details HOLIDAY FOURTH OF JULY All court parts except Arraignments will be closed. Tuesday, July 5, […]
The Office of Council Member Andy King, in cooperation with the NYUCD Dental Van team will be hosting free dental screenings on Saturday, Aug. 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the 2016 “High School of Contemporary Arts, Council Member […]
When he applied his mind to a problem, it became at once an enthralling arena, in which there went whirling a chariot-race of ideas and inventive fancies. Herbert N. Casson (1869-1951)
trencherman Definition: (noun) A hearty eater. Synonyms: glutton, gourmand Usage: The waiter set the steak down in front of the smiling trencherman who had already polished off three other entrees.
Georges Jean Raymond Pompidou (1911) Pompidou was premier of France from 1962 to 1968 and president from 1969 to 1974. As Charles de Gaulle’s chief aide from 1958 to 1959, he helped draft the constitution of the Fifth Republic. He […]
By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor Baseball, hot dogs and pie always go together, especially on the July 4th holiday. And for some, the day always meant celebrating the birthday of “The Boss” George Steinbrenner of the New York Yankees. The late […]
Virtue is like a rich stone,—best plain set. Francis Bacon (1561-1626)
guidepost Definition: (noun) A rule or principle that provides guidance toappropriate behavior. Synonyms: rule of thumb, guideline Usage: His guidepost in social situations was the belief that people tend to be kind to those who are kind.
Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807) Garibaldi is considered an Italian national hero for his role in the Risorgimento, the movement to liberate and unify Italy. In 1848, after having spent time in South America learning guerilla warfare tactics, he returned to Italy to fight for its independence. […]
Happy Fourth of July — Freedom Is Not Free Everything that is really great and inspiring is created by the individual who can labor in freedom – Albert Einstein Men love their […]
Today is the signature American holiday, celebrating the date in 1776 when the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence.
The lessons of Brexit, Trump, Bernie Sanders, and of global popular outbursts is that the leadership elites have not been listening.
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