Josh Smoker

Hot Stove Report: Josh Smoker

Who says dreams can’t come true By Chris Saunders Pitchers spend years honing their skills in the pursuit of achieving their dream of maybe one day joining the ranks of Andy Pettitte, Randy Johnson, and Tom Glavine. If they’re  lucky, […]

by · March 16, 2016 · Sports
Vernuccio’s View: US Air Force in Crisis

Vernuccio’s View: US Air Force in Crisis

U.S. AIR FORCE IN CRISIS Frank V. Vernuccio, Jr., J.D.   It’s the crisis that almost everyone prefers not to discuss: the rapid deterioration of the U.S. armed forces, at the same time that adversaries Russia, China, Iran, and North […]

by · March 16, 2016 · Government
LiquidTalent, an employment acquisition platform designed to capitalize on the economic shift and revolutionize the means by which employers and employees interact and conduct business.

LiquidTalent Bringing Tech Opportunities To The Bronx

Tech Innovation And the Future of Work by Koi Germany, Jr.    Jobs, much like the rest of the world, have become increasingly digitized. Professions in the tech field continue to flourish year over year, freelance work is at an […]

by · March 16, 2016 · News, Technology
President Lyndon B. Johnson spearheaded the War on Poverty during his Great Society era.

Profile America: War on Poverty

WAR ON POVERTY Wednesday, March 16 —  The first salvo in what we’ve come to know as the War on Poverty was fired on this date 52 years ago. Following President Lyndon Johnson’s State of the Union call for tackling poverty […]

by · March 16, 2016 · Profile America
SENATOR KLEIN CELEBRATES ST. PATRICK’S DAY  WITH SHAMROCK COOKIES

SENATOR KLEIN CELEBRATES ST. PATRICK’S DAY WITH SHAMROCK COOKIES

SENATOR KLEIN CELEBRATES ST. PATRICK’S DAY Klein Donates Thousands of Shamrock Cookies to Parade Marchers In Honor of St. Patrick’s Day     BRONX, NY – State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester), together with Councilman James Vacca (D-Bronx) joined the 2016 […]

Bronx-based Organizations Get Connected To Care For Borough’s Aging Population

Bronx-based Organizations Get Connected To Care For Borough’s Aging Population

March 17 forum to link local community-based organizations with resources to meet the needs of older Bronx residents     Bronx, NY — Aging issues are becoming important at the local and national level, given the rapid growth of our […]

by · March 15, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Senator Klein Hosts 21st Annual Bunny Breakfast

Senator Klein Hosts 21st Annual Bunny Breakfast

BRONX, NY – State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) held his 21st Annual Bunny Breakfast at Villa Barone Manor on Saturday.   Hundreds of Bronx children and families enjoyed the Easter extravaganza, which  began with a delicious complimentary breakfast.  Pete the […]

by · March 15, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Auditions for Love, Sex & the I.R.S

Auditions for Love, Sex & the I.R.S

City Island Theater Group Auditions Love, Sex & the I.R.S. Written by William Van Zandt and Jane Milmore Directed by Joseph Burck THE STORY   Jon Trachtman and Leslie Arthur are out-of-work musicians who room together in New York City. […]

by · March 15, 2016 · Arts and Culture, Bulletin Board
Quote of the Day: March 15, 2016

Quote of the Day: March 15, 2016

The important thing was to love rather than to be loved. W. Somerset Maugham (1874-1965)

by · March 15, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Word of the Day: March 15, 2016

Word of the Day: March 15, 2016

clotheshorse Definition: (noun) A person excessively concerned with dress. Synonyms: dandy, dude, fashion plate, fop, gallant, sheik, beau, swell Usage: The clotheshorse could be found at the boutique once a week, poring over a variety of suits, sweaters, and ties, […]

by · March 15, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Whose Birthday Is It? March 15, 2016

Whose Birthday Is It? March 15, 2016

Fabio Lanzoni (1959) Widely known simply as Fabio, Lanzoni is an Italian male fashion model and actor who became famous for appearing on the covers of hundreds of romance novels throughout the 1980s and 1990s. He has also written romance […]

by · March 15, 2016 · Bulletin Board
National Taxpayer Advocate Bronx Forum, March 18

National Taxpayer Advocate Bronx Forum, March 18

The National Taxpayer Advocate is holding a public forum in the Bronx this Friday, March 18th at Hostos Community College to discuss changes in the IRS which will impact taxpayer needs and services.   National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson will conduct the […]

Above: DDC Commissioner, Feniosky Pea-Mora (center), poses with students from the High School for Construction Trades, Engineering and Architecture in addition to students from Robert F. Wagner Jr. Secondary School for Arts and Technology at the 2016 Introduce a Girl to AEC event.

City Agency Celebrates Pi Day and Girls in STEAM Careers

Program celebrated female engineers during Pi day and Women’s History Month   Long Island City – In celebration of Pi day and Women’s History Month, the New York City Department of Design and Construction’s STEAM education initiative hosted 20 female […]

Quote of the Day: March 14, 2016

Quote of the Day: March 14, 2016

We ascribe beauty to that which is simple; which has no superfluous parts; which exactly answers its end; which stands related to all things; which is the mean of many extremes. Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882)

by · March 14, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Word of the Day: March 14, 2016

Word of the Day: March 14, 2016

varsity Definition: (noun) The principal team representing a university, college, or school in sports, games, or other competitions. Synonyms: first team Usage: She was determined to make the varsity basketball team and practiced her game all summer.

by · March 14, 2016 · Bulletin Board