Tag: nyc

  • The Attack on the Moncada Brigade and the Battle of New York City

    On July 26. 1953, before many of us were even born, a small group of Cuban patriots led by Fidel Castro attacked an army barracks called Moncada. The attack was put down and many of the patriots were murdered after being taken prisoner. Fidel Castro was himself captured, put on trial and sentenced to over…

  • From Outer Space to 95th Street!

    From Outer Space to 95th Street!

    A 26 year old Russian girl has just come back from outer space. It was quite a feat, going around more times than all the American men put together. But what’s that got to do with 95th street?! Is life any easier on Earth because she’s flown around it? Well let’s look at 95th street…