discomfit Definition: (verb) To make uneasy or perplexed; disconcert. Synonyms: discompose, untune, upset, disconcert Usage: Her extreme candor would often discomfit strangers who suddenly found themselves privy to her most private thoughts.

The almighty dollar, that great object of universal devotion throughout our land, seems to have no genuine devotees in these peculiar villages. Washington Irving (1783-1859)

Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Awarded Mattel Children’s Foundation Grant Funds to Support Purchase of Tablets and In-Room Gaming Systems for Hem/Onc Patients     NEW YORK (December 1, 2015) – Young patients receiving care at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore […]

Hello, We are announcing that The Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade is now accepting applications for participants in our pageants for 2016. If you have a daughter, niece, granddaughter, son or nephew and are interested please contact Ms. Maritza Martinez, […]

capstone Definition: (noun) The top stone of a structure or wall. Synonyms: stretcher, coping stone, copestone Usage: When the structure’s capstone was finally in place, the builders threw themselves a party to celebrate their achievement.  

Teach us Delight in simple things, And Mirth that has no bitter springs; Forgiveness free of evil done, And Love to all men ‘neath the sun! Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936)

I think the first duty of society is justice. Alexander Hamilton (1755-1804)

hireling Definition: (noun) One who works solely for compensation, especially a person willing to perform for a fee tasks considered menial or offensive. Synonyms: pensionary Usage: The hireling said he would be willing to clean out the cesspool—for the right […]