The 95th annual Pulitzer Prizes in Journalism, Letters, Drama and Music, awarded on the recommendation of the Pulitzer Prize Board, were announced today by Columbia University.
The winners in each category, along with the names of the finalists in the competition, follow:
A. PRIZES IN JOURNALISM 1. PUBLIC SERVICE
This spring, the City Island Theater Group is proud to present David Auburn’s acclaimed drama PROOF.
Often called a modern masterpiece, PROOF premiered on Broadway in the fall of 2000 and went on to play 917 performances winning the 2001 TONY AWARD for Best Play and the 2001 PULITZER PRIZE for Best Drama. This remarkable play combines elements of mystery and surprise with old-fashioned storytelling to provide a compelling evening of theater.
Have you ever flipped the bird to someone else? Did it get you in trouble, or did it make you feel better?
Rude behavior can take on many forms, which also includes flipping the bird. Some would say that most everyone has at least once done it, or thought about expressing themselves in this fashion.
We recommend you think first before over reacting. Mind your manners and try to be extra polite. Some say it makes them feel comfortable and allows them to blow off steam.
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., New York City Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association President Norman Seabrook, and the Hot 97 “Street Soldiers” team have announced that they will co-host the first ever “The Bronx Push 4 Peace” festival.
April 19, 2012
Pursuant to Chapter 69, Section 2706 of the New York City Charter, a meeting of the Bronx Borough Board Meeting will take place on Thursday, April 19, 2012 @ 9:15 a.m. This meeting will take place at, 198 East 161st Street, 3rd Floor, DA Ligation Training Room.
Agenda
1. Vote Required: Land Sale to Equity One (Northeast Portfolio).Inc.
Presentation by:
Mabel Ning, Senior Project Manager
New York City Economic Development Corporation
2. Revisions to NYC Waterfront Revitalization Program
Presentation by:
6 DEAD FOLLOWING 120 TORNADOES. Midwest Devastation
US SECRET SERVICE. Sexual Affair Investigation
AFGHANISTAN VIOLENCE. Renewed Offensive
NORWAY TRIAL BEGINS. Confessed Killing 77
NEW SHELLING IN SYRIA. Bloody Cease Fire
Updating - The Ugly American begins in a South American country, where representatives of the US government become upset because a hooker apparently charges too much. Next the story appears all over the 24/7 news cycle.
The 1950's novel reviews the reason United States foreign diplomacy is failing. This updated startlingly lesson appears to be most serious in light of the dismal history of US relations with Latin American countries.
Why do most politicians and many persons given any type of power, influence or authority quickly become hypocrites?
Please, don't be a person who puts on a false appearance of virtue; a person who acts in contradiction to their stated beliefs; the hypocrite who criticizes other people for not voting but who doesn't vote;
This Week in History, Apr 15 - Apr 21
Apr 15, 1947
US KILLER STORMS. Spread Across Nation's Central Plains
EGYPTIAN ELECTIONS. 3 Leading Candidates Banned
COORDINATED ATTACKS. Taliban Strike Afghanistan
$100K INVITATION. White House Hosts Donors
IRS COUNTDOWN. Taxman Await$ US