Archive for February, 2014

BP’s African American History Month Celebration Yesterday

BP’s African American History Month Celebration Yesterday

On Thursday, February 27, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted a celebration of Black History Month 2014 to honor community leaders in recognition of their valuable contributions to the residents of The Bronx and the city. This year’s honorees […]

by · February 28, 2014 · Local News

Domestic Violence Forum

 

by · February 28, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Uncategorized
What You Missed At Community Board 11 Last Night

What You Missed At Community Board 11 Last Night

On Monday, Councilman James Vacca, former District Manager of Community Board 10, chaired a Council technology meeting involving legislation to stream community board meetings as well as Council hearings live on the Internet.  While one can obtain videos after the […]

by · February 28, 2014 · Local News, Uncategorized

Senator Klein Hosts Lunch and Discussion for Fleetwood Seniors

 Fleetwood Senior Meetings are held in conjunction with the Weschester Jewish Community Services’ Senior Programming in Mount Vernon MOUNT VERNON, NY – Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) hosted his first ‘Fleetwood Senior’ meeting of 2014 this afternoon at the Sinai Free […]

by · February 28, 2014 · Local News

Senator Klein Passes Resolution on State Senate Floor Honoring Pelham Manor Club’s 100th Anniversary

 President Joan Cornell, Manor Past-Presidents Travel to Albany to Commemorate Centennial of Manor Club ALBANY, NY – Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) honored the 100th Anniversary of Pelham Manor Club by passing a resolution on the floor of the State Senate […]

by · February 28, 2014 · Local News
Yankee Awards Ceremony at Community Board 11

Yankee Awards Ceremony at Community Board 11

Community Board 11 Chairman Anthony Vitaliano present 5 local youth with awards for civic involvement, sponsored by the New York Yankees.  All the winners were presented with citation she  from City Council Members Ritchie Torres and James Vacca, as well […]

by · February 28, 2014 · Local News, Uncategorized

Happy Land Social Club Memorial

  BRONX COMMUNITY BOARD #6 AND ASSEMBLYMAN LUIS SEPULVEDA TO HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE ANNOUNCING THE COMMEMORATION OF THE 24TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HAPPY LAND SOCIAL CLUB FIRE, THE LARGEST MASS MURDER IN NEW YORK CITY, SECOND ONLY TO THE 9/11 […]

by · February 28, 2014 · Bulletin Board

Immigration Forum: A Discussion on Immigration Guidelines

by · February 28, 2014 · Bulletin Board

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: Feb 28, 2014

Photo by Michael Yagoda

by · February 28, 2014 · Photos
Councilman Vacca Visits PS 108 Theater Program

Councilman Vacca Visits PS 108 Theater Program

Councilman James Vacca saw his member dollars being put to good work Wednesday at P.S. 108 Philip J. Abinanti School in Morris Park, stopping by to see the Inside Broadway program in action.

by · February 27, 2014 · Local News

The Problem With Being A Man

   

by · February 27, 2014 · Uncategorized

High School Students Compete at Bronx SciFest Today at Lehman

  Selected high school students from around the Bronx gathered for the second year at Lehman College’s new $70 million dollar Science Hall to present their research projects to a panel of judges for the Bronx SciFest 2014.

by · February 27, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Local News, Uncategorized

Police Commissioner Bratton Visits Monroe College

Written by Gary Axelbank On Tuesday, February 25, NYPD Commissioner William Bratton spoke to a gathering of Monroe College School of Criminal Justice students during a meeting of the Latino Officers Association in the college’s Mintz Auditorium.

by · February 27, 2014 · Local News

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: Feb 27, 2014

Photo by Michael Yagoda

by · February 27, 2014 · Photos

Senator Jeff Klein Hosts Education Town Hall Meeting with State Education Officials to Address Concerns Regarding the Common Core

Invited Guests Included Dr. Merryl H. Tisch, Chancellor of the NYS Board of Regents   Town Hall Format Provided Bronx Parents and Educators the Opportunity to Make Suggestions; Hear About Recent Changes to the Common Core   BRONX, NY – Senator […]

by · February 26, 2014 · Local News