Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis (1893) Mahalanobis was an Indian scientist and applied statistician. He is best remembered for the Mahalanobis distance, a statistical measure he used in his pioneering studies in anthropometry—the study of human body measurement for use in anthropological classification and comparison. He founded the Indian […]
JESSICA WHITE, BRONX MOTHER OF 3, DIES SHIELDING HER CHILDREN FROM BULLETS IN THE PARK In his Sunday, Matters of Faith column, Overcoming Evil, Rev. J. Loren Russell wrote about the death of Jessica White was overshadowed by the horrific […]
This week, Governor Cuomo, Sandra Lee and Billy Joel launched the first-ever statewide motorcycle ride to raise awareness of breast cancer across New York State. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in New York. Whether it be mom, […]
As Independence Day approaches, it is appropriate to recall that individual freedom was the central concept that inspired the birth of the United States two hundred and forty years ago. Increasingly, however, that idea is imperiled by the rapid […]
Bronx fireworks show at Orchard Beach this Thursday, June 30. Gates open at 6pm. Fireworks display, 9pm.
The second annual “Bronx Empanada Eating Contest” will take place June 30 beginning at 7:45 p.m.
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By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor The kids and parents were under the hot sun this past Sunday on the fields of the Bronxchester Little League and there were many smiles. Lizette Rodriguez-Hernandez was the first to smile and it was […]
Jose Reyes begins his return to Mets as a Cyclone: A First Hand Look By Neil Ilagan, Staff Writer Jose Reyes made his return to New York Sunday afternoon in Class A ball with the Brooklyn Cyclones. Reyes, […]
Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712) Rousseau was a Swiss-French philosopher and writer who had a lasting impact on politics, literature, and education. In particular, he strongly influenced the theories of the French Revolution and the romantics. Many of his ideas stemmed from […]
The Bronx Trolley City Island Seaside Tour July 1st, 2016 Events & Promotions Bartow Pell Mansion Museum 895 Shore Rd. 718-885-1461 5:30pm – 8:30pm members free Music by The Kenn Morr Band Explore the mansion, and savor light refreshments. Cost $10 adults, $8 seniors […]
Comptroller Stringer enforces prevailing wage law, ensures that individuals cheated out of lost wages are paid for the work they did “This is an unforgettable story about working people getting the money they’ve earned—and hailing the right taxi in […]
Landlord organizations contend that de Blasio exercised undue influence over the “independent” RGB.
America’s first commercial oil refinery was put in operation this month in 1860.
Today is the Congressional Primary! Check where there’s a primary in your district here: http://bit.ly/NYCPollLocator U.S. CONGRESS The legislative branch of the United States is a bicameral body composed of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and the SENATE, which together form […]
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