Stuyvesant
Peter, 1592–1672, Dutch colonial administrator in the Americas: last governor of New Netherlands 1646–64.
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"Now we have two families that's missing someone from the holidays," a Bedford-Stuyvesant resident told a local news station.
Imagine a conversation that goes: “Mommy, why did they start bringing in things beyond the test to decide who goes to Stuyvesant?”
Standardized Tests Aren’t Racist: How Brown Kids Can Ace the Test to Get Into New York’s Stuyvesant | John McWhorter | June 27, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTSo sayeth Mike Tyson, the menacing and troubled warrior from the mean streets of Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn.
The Art of Strategy: Or How to Fight and Lead Better | James A. Warren | December 30, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTI met him briefly at an event he attended with Kelly and Mayor Michael Bloomberg in Bedford-Stuyvesant back in April.
He told police that he was just coming from a baby shower at the Sugar Hill Club in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
Hit-and-Run Driver Julio Acevedo Talks, Suggests 50 Cent Connection | Michael Daly | March 6, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
Although Stuyvesant had but one leg, he was a brave man, and wanted the people to resist.
The Story of the Thirteen Colonies | H. A. (Hlne Adeline) GuerberHadyn Stuyvesant smiled at the practical little being his arm still so comfortingly encircled.
Three Little Women | Gabrielle E. JacksonHe dont look much as he did eighteen years ago, does he, Mr. Stuyvesant?
Three Little Women | Gabrielle E. JacksonWell, look out for old Baltie, and now I must take my little fellow-worker home, said Mr. Stuyvesant.
Three Little Women | Gabrielle E. JacksonLead him up beside us, Pringle, ordered Mr. Stuyvesant smiling his consent to Jean.
Three Little Women | Gabrielle E. Jackson
British Dictionary definitions for Stuyvesant
/ (ˈstaɪvɪsənt) /
Peter. ?1610–72, Dutch colonial administrator of New Netherland (later New York) (1646–64)
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