Profile America: First U.S. Bank Robbery

Profile America: First U.S. Bank Robbery

FIRST U.S. BANK ROBBERY Profile America — Banks had operated in America for about a half century before someone tried to make an unauthorized withdrawal. On March 19th in 1831, Edward Smith committed the first bank robbery in the U.S. — […]

by · March 23, 2016 · Profile America
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Bronx YMCA Is Looking For Lifeguards

The Bronx YMCA is seeking to fill 30 lifeguard positions for this summer.  Job descriptions for the three (3) types of positions: life guard, water fitness instructor and swim instructor, can be found on the Bronx Y website. Anyone interested in […]

NYC Comptroller Scott M. Stringer Cordially Invites You To A Bronx Town Hall

NYC Comptroller Scott M. Stringer Cordially Invites You To A Bronx Town Hall

by · March 22, 2016 · Bulletin Board

Former Bronx Superintendent Dr. Betty Rosa Elected Chancellor, NYS Board of Regents

Former Bronx superintendent, Dr. Betty Rosa was elected as Chancellor of the Board of Regents yesterday. Andrew Brown was elected Vice Chancellor of the Board of Regents.   In a statement, Speaker Carl E. Heastie said that the two regents […]

NYC Commission on Human Rights Trainings

NYC Commission on Human Rights Trainings

by · March 22, 2016 · Bulletin Board

Senator Klein Negotiates Re-stabilization of 82 Bronx Apartements

Previously de-stabilized units restored to rent rolls   BRONX, NY – State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) announced today that, with the help of Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and the New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), he negotiated the […]

by · March 22, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Quote of the Day: March 22, 2016

Quote of the Day: March 22, 2016

Good breeding consists in concealing how much we think of ourselves and how little we think of the other person. Mark Twain (1835-1910)

by · March 22, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Word of the Day: March 22, 2016

Word of the Day: March 22, 2016

acquittance Definition: (noun) A written release from an obligation, specifically a receipt indicating payment in full. Synonyms: release Usage: After years of haggling over debts and money owed, the two men resolved their dispute and drew up an acquittance.

by · March 22, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Whose Birthday Is It? March 22, 2016

Whose Birthday Is It? March 22, 2016

Marcel Marceau (1923) Marceau was a French actor and mime who gained renown in 1947 with the creation of Bip, a sad, white-faced clown with a tall, battered hat—reminiscent of Charlie Chaplin’s Tramp. Noted for his eloquent, deceptively simple portrayals, […]

by · March 22, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Vice Chair Crowley Announces Bronxite as Newest U.S. Naval Academy Appointment

Vice Chair Crowley Announces Bronxite as Newest U.S. Naval Academy Appointment

Crowley Congratulates Clayton Kendrick-Holmes on Acceptance to Renowned Service Academy         (Bronx, N.Y.)  – Today, Rep. Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx), Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus, proudly announced the appointment of Throggs Neck resident Clayton Kendrick-Holmes […]

by · March 22, 2016 · Bulletin Board
BP Diaz Visits UPS, CERT Volunteers

BP Diaz Visits UPS, CERT Volunteers

On Wednesday, March 16, 2016, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. toured the United Parcel Service facility on Brush Avenue in Throggs Neck. During the tour, Borough President Diaz spoke to hundreds of UPS employees who work at the site. […]

by · March 22, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Profile America: First Sex Discrimination Ban

Profile America: First Sex Discrimination Ban

STATE BAN ON SEX DISCRIMINATION   Tuesday, March 22 — The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibited discrimination based on sex as well as race in hiring, promoting, and firing. While this act is a famous landmark in the national […]

by · March 22, 2016 · Law, Profile America
Vernuccio’s View: Increased Minimum Wage Increases Unemployment

Vernuccio’s View: Increased Minimum Wage Increases Unemployment

Increased Minimum Wage Increases Unemployment By Frank Vernuccio, Jr., J.D.     The debate over raising the minimum wage has become a significant factor in the presidential contest. The evidence indicates that, contrary to the claims of Senator Sanders and […]

All-white-meat Tender Strips(R) dipped in Church's(R) famous Honey-Butter Biscuit batter and fried to a delicious golden brown. Honey-Butter Biscuit Tenders are available for a limited time only at participating locations.

Exciting New Flavor Mash-Up Coming to Church’s Chicken

Honey-Butter Biscuit Tenders Combine Two Taste Favorites into One Amazing Menu Offering Fans of crisp, hand-battered, juicy fried chicken and flaky, buttery, scratch-made biscuits can now have the best of both delicious worlds. Beginning Monday, March 28, Church’s Chicken will introduce […]

by · March 22, 2016 · Business, Food & Restaurants
City Health Dept Sets Up Zika Call Center For Doctors

City Health Dept Sets Up Zika Call Center For Doctors

HEALTH DEPARTMENT ESTABLISHES ZIKA CALL CENTER FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TO REQUEST VIRUS TESTING     Call center streamlines testing procedures and assures that appropriate tests are ordered, packaged and tracked     The City’s Health Department today announced a new […]

by · March 22, 2016 · Government, Health, News