Archive for March, 2016

Three soccer games in the Bronx a struggle for NYCFC

Three soccer games in the Bronx a struggle for NYCFC

Three soccer games in the Bronx a struggle for NYCFC By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor   Perhaps they are still getting to know who they are because New York City FC in three games complied two point in the standings. But […]

by · March 29, 2016 · Sports
US Senator Cory Booker, D-NJ.

U.S. Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey to Deliver George Washington University Commencement Address

U.S. Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey will deliver the George Washington University’s commencement address before an audience of approximately 25,000 graduates, friends and family members on May 15. He also will be awarded an honorary doctorate of public service […]

by · March 29, 2016 · News
The 49th Pct. Community Council Meeting on TUESDAY, MARCH 29th 7:30PM at Maestro’s Caterers 1703 Bronxdale Ave.

The 49th Pct. Community Council Meeting on TUESDAY, MARCH 29th 7:30PM at Maestro’s Caterers 1703 Bronxdale Ave.

by · March 28, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Quote of the Day: March 28, 2016

Quote of the Day: March 28, 2016

A nation which has forgotten the quality of courage which in the past has been brought to public life is not as likely to insist upon or regard that quality in its chosen leaders today. John F. Kennedy (1917-1963)

by · March 28, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Word of the Day: March 28, 2016

Word of the Day: March 28, 2016

declivity Definition: (noun) A downward slope or bend. Synonyms: fall, downslope, declension, declination, decline, descent Usage: As best I could, I stumbled after him down a steep declivity beginning at the forest’s edge.

by · March 28, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Whose Birthday Is It? March 28, 2016

Whose Birthday Is It? March 28, 2016

Aristide Briand (1862) Briand was a French statesman who served as premier of France 11 times and held 26 ministerial posts between 1906 and 1932. After World War I, he emerged as a leading advocate of international peace. As foreign […]

by · March 28, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Strongbow Welcomes Spring With New Cherry Blossom Hard Apple Cider

Strongbow Welcomes Spring With New Cherry Blossom Hard Apple Cider

StrongBow Rolls Out New Flavor at Washington D.C.’s National Cherry Blossom Festival   Strongbow Hard Apple Ciders, the best tasting hard cider at the 2015 World Cider Championships, unveiled its newest flavor, Strongbow Cherry Blossom. The new flavor and recipe is said to deliver […]

by · March 28, 2016 · Business, Food & Restaurants
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Earns $170.1 Million US Opening Weekend

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Earns $170.1 Million US Opening Weekend

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice in RealD 3D earns $47 million Warner Bros. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice takes on the world and comes out a winner in a spectacular fashion with the fourth biggest global debut of all-time. With $424.1 million grossed […]

by · March 28, 2016 · Entertainment
Profile America: Mom and Pop Business Owners Day

Profile America: Mom and Pop Business Owners Day

MOM AND POP BUSINESSES Monday, March 28 — While openings of a major department store or a branch of a big-box chain are often welcomed by shoppers and communities, they are also the cause of some concern. Small local businesses […]

by · March 28, 2016 · Business, Profile America
Happy Easter 2016

Happy Easter 2016

The Bronx Chronicle would like to wish all of our readers and their families a very Happy Easter!

by · March 27, 2016 · Holidays, Religion
Albanian American Open Hands Association Wishes You…

Albanian American Open Hands Association Wishes You…

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by · March 27, 2016 · Bulletin Board, Holidays
Quote of the Day: March 27, 2016

Quote of the Day: March 27, 2016

I love good sense above all, perhaps becauseI have none. Gustave Flaubert (1821-1880)

by · March 27, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Word of the Day: March 27, 2016

Word of the Day: March 27, 2016

roomer Definition: (noun) A tenant in someone’s house. Synonyms: boarder, lodger Usage: My aunt took in roomers for years and is still in touchwith many of her former tenants.

by · March 27, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Whose Birthday Is It? March 27, 2016

Whose Birthday Is It? March 27, 2016

Sarah Vaughan (1924) “The Divine One,” Sarah Vaughan was anAmerican jazz contralto with a vast range whoworked as a soloist for much of her career. Asa child, Vaughan studied piano and organ andbegan singing in her church choir. As ateenager, […]

by · March 27, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Bronx Parents Join NYC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to Demand Fair Funding for Public Charter Schools

Bronx Parents Join NYC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to Demand Fair Funding for Public Charter Schools

As District Spending Climbs and Charter School Funding is Left Frozen, Bronx Parents Ask Albany to Fund Every Public School Child Equally   High Academic Achievement in Bronx Charter Schools Imperiled by Frozen Funding   BRONX, NY — The Hispanic […]

by · March 27, 2016 · Education News