Archive for January, 2017

Ellis Island Opened 125 Years Ago

Ellis Island Opened 125 Years Ago

The place where many of our ancestors first stepped ashore when they came to America seeking a new life opened on January 1 125 years ago — Ellis Island in New York Harbor. The very first immigrant processed in 1892 at […]

by · January 3, 2017 · History, News
Profile America: The Eyes Have It

Profile America: The Eyes Have It

This month is National Eye Care Month and National Glaucoma Awareness Month.

by · January 3, 2017 · Profile America
Whose Birthday Is It? January 2, 2017

Whose Birthday Is It? January 2, 2017

Ernest Barlach (1870) Barlach was an outstanding German expressionist sculptor, graphic artist, and writer. Through the power of his simple, angular, and compact forms, he communicated intense emotion and compassion. From clay modeling he turned to wood carving and woodcutting, […]

by · January 2, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Word of the Day: January 2, 2017

Word of the Day: January 2, 2017

Pergola Definition: (noun) An arbor or a passageway of columns supporting a roof of trelliswork on which climbing plants are trained to grow. Synonyms: Arbor, Bower Usage: The thick vegetation met overhead, interlacing into a natural pergola.

by · January 2, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Quote of the Day: January 2, 2017

Quote of the Day: January 2, 2017

Wealth should not be seized…for if a man take great wealth violently and perforce, or if he steal it through his tongue, as often happens when gain deceives men’s sense and dishonor tramples down honor, the gods soon blot him […]

by · January 2, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Bronx DA: Cases of Interest for the Week of January 2, 2017

Bronx DA: Cases of Interest for the Week of January 2, 2017

Profile America: States of Intoxication 

Profile America: States of Intoxication 

The first Alcohol Beverage Control liquor stores opened in Pennsylvania on this date in 1934

by · January 2, 2017 · Profile America
Independent Democratic Conference Releases Report on Economic Impact of Raising the Age of Criminal Responsibility in New York

Independent Democratic Conference Releases Report on Economic Impact of Raising the Age of Criminal Responsibility in New York

THE PRICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE: WHY RAISING THE AGE MAKES CENTS FOR NEW YORK Independent Democratic Conference Releases Report on Economic Impact of Raising the Age of Criminal Responsibility in New York New York — Senators Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester), Diane […]

Unusual Santa Suits

Unusual Santa Suits

Unusual Santa Suits by David Greene Members of the FDNY’s Engine 48 / Ladder 56 took time out from their normal duties to bring the holidays to those less fortunate. The firefighter’s were spotted returning to their firehouse on Webster […]

by · January 1, 2017 · Community Events, Holidays, Local News
Senator Klein and Assemblyman Crespo Present Three Kings Day Celebration

Senator Klein and Assemblyman Crespo Present Three Kings Day Celebration

by · January 1, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Happy New Year 2017!

Happy New Year 2017!

The Bronx Chronicle would like to wish all of our readers a Happy New Year! With all that’s going on, let’s make this coming year one of positive growth, change and conviction. What plans and thoughts do you have for […]

by · January 1, 2017 · Announcements, Holidays