Month: February 2020

Today in History ~ February 5

Today in History  Wednesday February 5 Andre Citroen AD 62 – Earthquake in Pompeii, Italy. 1597 – A group of early Japanese Christians are killed by the new government of Japan for being seen as a threat to Japanese society. 1852 – The New Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia, one of the largest and...

Calendar Wednesday 2/5/20

Calendar Wednesday 2/5/20 1PM Adult Chorus Battery Park City Authority Directed by Church Street School for Music and Art, the BPC Chorus is open to all adults who love to sing. Learn a mix of contemporary and classic songs, and perform at community events throughout the year. 6 River Terrace. Free https://bpca.ny.gov/event/adult-chorus-3/all/ 3PM Skyscraper Museum...

Today in History Tuesday February 4

Today in History  Tuesday February 4 John Marshall 1169 – A strong earthquake strikes the Ionian coast of Sicily. 1555 – John Rogers is burned at the stake, becoming the first English Protestant martyr under Mary I of England. 1789 – George Washington is unanimously elected as the first President of the United States by...

Eyes to the Sky February 4 – 16, 2020

Eyes to the Sky February 4 – 16, 2020 Planet Venus dazzles, New York stargazers defy light pollution Light Pollution Map of Lower Manhattan, marked by two red pins, and environs. Blue to purple areas are the least light polluted, yellow to red the most. www.lightpollutionmap.info While we were looking the other way, the dazzle...

Letters

Letters To the editor, The deconstruction of the temporary Rector Street Bridge-upsetting to some in the community-actually has many supporters, and certainly came as no surprise. Members of the community have been discussing the removal of the bridge for years at Community Board 1 meetings, which are open to all. The removal of the bridge...