US Congressman Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx) was joined by New York Metro Area Postal Union President Clarice Torrence, State Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson, representatives from Assemblyman Michael Benedetto’s office and the National Association of Letter Carriers, community groups, and concerned citizens in a rally calling on the U.S. Postal Service to keep the Einstein and Dreiser Loop Post Offices open.
As the holidays approach, foreign factories are kicking into overdrive in
order to provide Americans with monstrous piles of cheap goods --
merchandise that has been produced at the expense of American labor. This year should be different. This year Americans will give the gift of genuine concern for other Americans. There is no longer an excuse that, at gift giving time, nothing can be found that is produced by American hands. Yes there are plenty of goods and services!
It's time to think outside the box, people. Who says a gift needs to fit in
Memorial Services are being held at Schuyler Hill Funeral Home on Treemont Avenue in The Bronx this afternoon and tonight.
SCHUYLER HILL
3535 E Tremont Avenue
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 792-0270
(718) 823-4770
Burial ceremonies will be at the Pelham Cemetery on City Island @ 10:30 AM
73 Earley St, Bronx, NY 10464 (718) 885-3036
The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case challenging the health care overhaul law.
This country's highest court will consider a challenge to the 2010 health care overhaul law, which is President Obama’s legislative achievement.
This latest development now sets the stage for oral arguments before March and a decision is expected sometime in late June, during the middle of the 2012 presidential campaign.
APEX SUMMIT. US Seeks Iran Sanctions.
OCCUPY PROTESTERS. Not Welcomed.
US/RUSSIA LAUNCH. Space Station.
SUPER-COMMITTEE. Looks Stuck.
CAIN IS ABLE. Respects Women.
It was fitting to attend this matinee and the 6 (devils number) in a total of 8 performances of Arthur Miller's "THE CRUCIBLE". There were approximately 100 persons in the audience watching this afternoon's theatrical experience. The play was directed by Maria Provenzano and Nick Sala.
This Week in History, Nov 13 - Nov 19
Nov 13, 1982
Vietnam Veterans Memorial dedicated. Near the end of a week-long national salute to Americans who served in the Vietnam War, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is dedicated in Washington after a march to its site by thousands of veterans of the conflict.
Nov 14, 1851
Moby-Dick is a novel by Herman Melville about the voyage of the whaling ship Pequod, is published by Harper & Brothers in New York.
Nov 15, 1867
The co-chairman of that congressional super-committee in charge of slashing our national deficit is saying he's not optomistic and adds that deliberations are "roller coaster ride". The republican lawmaker gave no indication that a deal could be struck before the panel's Thanksgiving deadline.
Texas Representative Jeb Hensarling warns that his panel will fail unless Democrats agree to significant "structural" changes to entitlement programs like Medicare and Social Security.
US CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL. Lowest Ever.
OCCUPY BOILS OVER. Nationwide Clashes.
GOP DEBATES. Here We Go Again.
SYRIA CRACKDOWN. Backfires.
EURO TIME. Running Out.
Focus on the other person. First, find their address, and write it out yourself on the envelope. Where are they living? What did they go through to give you this gift? When is the last time you did something like that for them?
Think beyond material gifts. What about the person who serves you coffee every day? What about the doctor who saved your life, the Good Samaritan who found your wallet, the teacher who takes an interest in your child, the special friend who listens to you, the person who loves you.