Word of the Day: March 25, 2016

Word of the Day: March 25, 2016

bucolic Definition: (adjective) Of or characteristic of the countryside or its people; rustic. Synonyms: rustic, arcadian, pastoral Usage: The illustrations in the book depicted pleasant, bucolic scenes with farmers happily toiling in the fields.

by · March 25, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Whose Birthday Is It? March 25, 2016

Whose Birthday Is It? March 25, 2016

Béla Bartók (1881) Bartók was a Hungarian composer, virtuoso pianist, and collector of folk music. In 1904, having discovered that the folk-music repertory generally accepted as Hungarian was in fact largely urban Roma—Gypsy—music, he set about researching Hungarian folk music. […]

by · March 25, 2016 · Bulletin Board
REGISTRATION – The Craft of War Writing – A Voices From War collaboration

REGISTRATION – The Craft of War Writing – A Voices From War collaboration

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by · March 25, 2016 · Bulletin Board

Governor Cuomo Set To Host Inaugural Easter Egg Hunt, 3/27

EASTER SUNDAY OPEN HOUSE AT THE EXECUTIVE MANSION WITH GOVERNOR CUOMO Governor Andrew M. Cuomo invites New Yorkers to an Open House at the Executive Mansion on Sunday, March 27, 2016 to celebrate Easter Sunday.  The Open House will be […]

Profile America: The Rubber Pencil Eraser

Profile America: The Rubber Pencil Eraser

RUBBED OUT   Friday, March 25 —  The fact that pencils have erasers is supposed to indicate that no one is perfect. But it’s doubtful that people were perfect before this month in 1858. That’s when Hyman Lipman was granted a […]

by · March 25, 2016 · Profile America
NYS Senator Adriano Espaillat, 31 SD.

Public Housing Chair Councilman Ritchie Torres Endorses Espaillat For Congress

PUBLIC HOUSING CHAIR RITCHIE TORRES  ENDORSES ESPAILLAT FOR CONGRESS Four NYCHA Tenant Association Presidents Endorse Espaillat (New York, NY ) Council Member Ritchie Torres, Chairman of the Committee on Public Housing, four NYCHA tenant association presidents and scores of NYCHA residents gathered on the steps of […]

Former FDNY Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta Dead at 83

Former FDNY Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta Dead at 83

On Wednesday former Deputy Mayor and Administration for Children’s Services, Department of Investigation and FDNY Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta died at age 83.  On Thursday, Mayor Bill de Blasio ordered that all flags shall be flown at half-staff on all City […]

by · March 25, 2016 · Announcements, News, Obituary
How Will Barton went from being a trade afterthought to one of the NBA’s most terrifying threats off the bench

How Will Barton went from being a trade afterthought to one of the NBA’s most terrifying threats off the bench

How Will Barton went from being a trade afterthought to one of the NBA’s most terrifying threats off the bench By Steven Simineri The first ten picks of the 2012 NBA Draft produced some of the brightest young players: Anthony […]

by · March 24, 2016 · Sports
MMA, Finally Legal in  New York, Could Benefit Boxing

MMA, Finally Legal in New York, Could Benefit Boxing

MMA finally comes to New York: It could benefit Boxing By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor   One component of Mixed Martial Arts, (MMA) is brutality with severity of injury with the participants in a cage. The pro boxing community has […]

by · March 24, 2016 · Sports
Financial Focus: Where’s My (Tax Refund) Check?

Financial Focus: Where’s My (Tax Refund) Check?

Financial Focus: Waiting On Your Tax Refund? by Anthony Rivieccio, MBA   Awaiting your tax refund? Well, let me speak for all tax preparers and tax advisors. We are waiting for you to get it, too! There can be nothing more […]

Join Affinity Health Plan to receive a FREE bag of Fruits and Vegetables

Join Affinity Health Plan to receive a FREE bag of Fruits and Vegetables

Affinity Health Plan Continues Its Healthy Eating Initiative In celebration of its 30th anniversary, Affinity Health Plan has kicked off a series of nutrition awareness events to encourage New Yorkers to live and eat healthier.  Affinity has partnered with the […]

by · March 24, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Assemblyman Sepulveda & Senator Diaz Sue Parkchester South Management Over “Draconian” Increases In Common Charges

Assemblyman Sepulveda & Senator Diaz Sue Parkchester South Management Over “Draconian” Increases In Common Charges

ASSEMBLYMAN SEPÚLVEDA AND SENATOR DIAZ SUE PARKCHESTER SOUTH MANAGEMENT OVER ‘DRACONIAN’ INCREASES IN COMMON CHARGES Bronx Assemblyman Luis Sepúlveda and State Senator Rev. Ruben Diaz Sr. announced today they have filed a lawsuit against the management of Parkchester South over […]

by · March 24, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Want to Know More About The Bronx? Take a Tour!

Want to Know More About The Bronx? Take a Tour!

by · March 24, 2016 · Bulletin Board

Rotary Club of the Bronx Creates Beatrice Castiglia Catullo Award

BRONX NY, Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 11am– ROTARY CLUB of the BRONX CREATES BEATRICE CASTIGLIA CATULLO AWARD On Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 12noon at the Sammy’s Shrimp Box in City Island and in conclusion of the Celebration of […]

by · March 24, 2016 · Bulletin Board
FREE Poetry Readings – Huntington Free Library SAT March 26th 1pm Plus St. Paul’s April American History Events

FREE Poetry Readings – Huntington Free Library SAT March 26th 1pm Plus St. Paul’s April American History Events

St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site 897 South Columbus Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY 914-667-4116   www.nps.gov/sapa Special free Programs in April 2016 Please support the poetry readings this Saturday March 26th 1pm The workshop students have worked hard, come out and […]

by · March 24, 2016 · Bulletin Board