Archive for January, 2016

Bronx DA: Parents Indicted in Death of Infant Son

Bronx DA: Parents Indicted in Death of Infant Son

Bronx, NY – January 26, 2016) – Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announces the indictment of JOSE “Alex” FELICIANO and DANIELLE WHYTE in the death of their seven-week-old son, MASON TYLER FELICIANO, after which they are accused of transporting the […]

by · January 30, 2016 · Bulletin Board, Crime
Football History: The Road To the NFL Super Bowl Goes Thru The Bronx

Football History: The Road To the NFL Super Bowl Goes Thru The Bronx

More Bronx Football History and the Super Bowl…   By Victor Mastro The Modern Era Since 1973   Pro football has not been played in the Bronx since 1973. Nevertheless, the Bronx continues to contribute to the sport. At the […]

by · January 29, 2016 · History, Sports
This Week in Parks – Gracie Mansion Tours, Open Runs, Free Movie Preview, and more

This Week in Parks – Gracie Mansion Tours, Open Runs, Free Movie Preview, and more

nyc.gov/parks Connect with NYC Parks This Week in Parks: Jan 30, 2016 – Feb 3, 2016 Citywide Highlights Gracie Mansion Tours The People’s House, Gracie Mansion, is once again open for free tours each Tuesday. Find out how to reserve […]

by · January 29, 2016 · Bulletin Board, Parks
Councilman Vacca Announces Grant to Webcast Community Board Meetings

Councilman Vacca Announces Grant to Webcast Community Board Meetings

Live Test of Streaming Technology at Bronx Community Board 11 Is a Success   Yesterday, on January 28th, Council Member Vacca announced a $500,000 citywide technology grant to purchase equipment to make webcasting Community Board meetings feasible.  In a partnership […]

by · January 29, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Zika Virus Appears In The City

Zika Virus Appears In The City

There are three reported cases in New York City   Three individuals with Zika virus have been identified in New York City, including one pregnant woman. All of the patients are adults who were infected while traveling in affected areas […]

by · January 29, 2016 · Government, Health, News
Mr. G Day In The Bronx 2016

Mr. G Day In The Bronx 2016

On Thursday, January 28, 2016, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. joined Principal Jasmine Gonzalez, as well as the students and faculty at P.S. 65—Mother Hale Academy, to declare it “Mr. G Day in The Bronx.” The legendary weatherman and […]

Black History Celebration

Black History Celebration

by · January 29, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Free Tax Preparation at Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library

Free Tax Preparation at Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library

by · January 29, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Bronx DA: Indictment for New Year’s Day Slashing

Bronx DA: Indictment for New Year’s Day Slashing

Kari Bazemore Also Facing Charges in Manhattan for Similar Incidents   (Bronx, NY – January 27, 2016) – Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announces a Grand Jury has indicted 40-year-old KARI BAZEMORE for the New Year’s Day slashing of […]

by · January 29, 2016 · Bulletin Board, Crime
Charles Curtis, US Senate Majority Leader, 1925. (Wikipedia)

Profile America: First Native American US Senator

FIRST NATIVE AMERICAN SENATOR Profile America — A social milestone was reached this date in 1907 when Congressman Charles Curtis of Kansas was seated in the U.S. Senate to complete the few weeks remaining in the term of a resigned […]

by · January 29, 2016 · Profile America
BronxNet BX VOX: January 2016 Edition

BronxNet BX VOX: January 2016 Edition

A NOTE FROM BRONXNET’S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Dear Friends & Neighbors; We’ve made history together with the launch of our new state of the art studios and media spaces at BronxNet East at Mercy College in the Hutch Metro Center. We’ve […]

by · January 29, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Bronx Chronicle Birthday of the Day January 29, 2016

Bronx Chronicle Birthday of the Day January 29, 2016

Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860) Chekhov was a Russian short-story writer, dramatist, and physician who earned enduring international acclaim for his stories and plays. His early works were broad humorous sketches and tales published under a pseudonym, written to support himself […]

by · January 29, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Bronx Chronicle Word of the Day: January 29, 2016

Bronx Chronicle Word of the Day: January 29, 2016

hydroponics Definition: (noun) A technique of growing plants (without soil) in water containing dissolved nutrients. Synonyms: aquiculture, tank farming Usage: The soil where he lived was poor in nutrients, so he decided to try his luck with hydroponics.

by · January 29, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Bronx Chronicle Quote of the Day: January 29, 2016

Bronx Chronicle Quote of the Day: January 29, 2016

It is not from nature, but from education and habits, that our wants are chiefly derived. Henry Fielding (1707-1754)  

by · January 29, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Post-Script: Clemente’s Last Wish, Completed by the Bronx

Post-Script: Clemente’s Last Wish, Completed by the Bronx

  Clemente’s Last Wish, Completed by the Bronx by Koi Germany Jr.   The year was 1972. Fresh off his 12th consecutive Rawlings Gold Glove Award, 3000th hit and .312 batting average, Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder, Roberto Enrique Clemente Walker, known […]

by · January 28, 2016 · Community Affairs, Sports