Archive for September, 2017

National September 11 Memorial & Museum

Where The Pols Are, September 11

Monday, September 11 Governor Cuomo is in New York City. 8:30 AM – Governor Andrew M. Cuomo will attend the September 11 Commemoration Ceremony. 1 World Trade Center, 200 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10006 8:30 AM – Mayor de […]

USDA Urges People to Be Prepared Ahead of Hurricane Irma; Have a Plan for Yourself, Your Pets and Your Livestock

USDA Urges People to Be Prepared Ahead of Hurricane Irma; Have a Plan for Yourself, Your Pets and Your Livestock

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 7, 2017 – The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is urging everyone in the potential path of Hurricane Irma to prepare now – not just for yourselves, but also […]

by · September 10, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb

OPINION: SKILLED WORKERS CREATE MORE JOBS

SKILLED WORKERS CREATE MORE JOBS Legislative Column by Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R-Canandaigua) The ingenuity and perseverance of the American workforce has been changing the world since the Industrial Revolution, and on the first Monday of every September, […]

by · September 10, 2017 · News, Op Ed
Where The Pols Are, September 10

Where The Pols Are, September 10

Sunday, September 10 Governor Andrew Cuomo is in the New York City area. Mayor de Blasio will be in New York City. There are no public events scheduled. NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer has no public schedule. Campaign Schedule for Public […]

by · September 10, 2017 · Where The Pols Are -- Calendar
Democratic District Leader Marjorie Velázquez, candidate for the 13th City Council District.

Velázquez Blasts Opponent Gjonaj for Housing Lawsuit Election Ploy

Velázquez Blasts Opponent Gjonaj for Housing Lawsuit Election Ploy Community Board member and Democratic Council candidate warns of efforts by Bronx Assemblyman to cloud troubling real estate ties with pandering supportive housing lawsuit THE BRONX, N.Y. – Mark Gjonaj’s housing […]

by · September 10, 2017 · Bronx Politics, Bulletin Board
Health & Wellness for Bronx Children

Health & Wellness for Bronx Children

Health & Wellness for Bronx Children Senator Jeff Klein is delivering health and wellness to the children of The Bronx and all of New York State now that Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed his legislation into law allowing schools to […]

by · September 10, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Randy Abreu, Council candidate, CD 14

Other Bronx Chronicle Endorsements

Term-limits have sidelined Council veterans Melissa Mark-Viverito, James Vacca and Annabel Palma. Now is the time for new blood to represent the Bronx in the New York City Council. Across the Bronx this summer we have seen very spirited battles […]

The Bronx Chronicle Endorses Ruben Diaz for Borough President

The Bronx Chronicle Endorses Ruben Diaz for Borough President

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. faces token opposition in this year’s Democratic primary election on Tuesday. Therefore, we are disappointed that he has taken in over $200,000 in public matching funds (plus, $1.3 million in private funds) in a […]

The Bronx Chronicle Endorses Gjonaj for City Council

The Bronx Chronicle Endorses Gjonaj for City Council

This summer has seen a very spirited fight for the Democratic nomination for City Council in District 13 which covers Morris Park, Throgs Neck and City Island. Term-limited Councilman James Vacca has served his community well. But now it’s time […]

by · September 10, 2017 · Bronx Politics, Editorials
Matters of Faith: A New Land and a New Home!

Matters of Faith: A New Land and a New Home!

‭‭Genesis‬ ‭12:1-3‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ “Now the LORD had said to Abram: “Get out of your country, From your family And from your father’s house, To a land that I will show you. I will make you a great nation; I will […]

by · September 10, 2017 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Today is National Grandparents Day

Today is National Grandparents Day

Sunday, September 10 — Today is National Grandparents Day — recognizing the love and help they provide, and their growing importance to the survival of many American families. The special day was the idea of Marian McQuade of Fayette County, […]

by · September 10, 2017 · Profile America
Sex Offenders Continue to Endanger Youngest Students

Sex Offenders Continue to Endanger Youngest Students

Sex Offenders Continue to Endanger Youngest Students A little known and shocking loophole in state law is being exposed thanks to the efforts of Senator Jeff Klein, who just this week exposed its dangers with the release of his latest […]

Democratic District Leader Marjorie Velázquez, candidate for the 13th City Council District.

Marjorie Velázquez Statement on Incident at Capri Motel Homeless Shelter

Marjorie Velázquez Statement on Incident at Capri Motel Homeless Shelter The Bronx, N.Y. – Yesterday, a registered sex offender was placed into the the homeless family shelter at the Capri Motel at 555 Hutchinson River Parkway. As a member of […]

by · September 9, 2017 · Bronx Politics, Bulletin Board
Join us at The Bronx Chamber of Commerce’s MEET UP! Breakfast Business Card Exchange and Networking Event

Join us at The Bronx Chamber of Commerce’s MEET UP! Breakfast Business Card Exchange and Networking Event

by · September 9, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Dominicanos USA, Adriano Espaillat, and Elected Officials Recognize Young Voices

Dominicanos USA, Adriano Espaillat, and Elected Officials Recognize Young Voices

Dominicanos USA, Adriano Espaillat, and Elected Officials Recognize Young Voices NEW YORK, NY – This past Thursday, August 10th, 2017, Dominicanos USA recognized the hard work and accomplishments made by the Young Voices program participants, who were employed through the […]

by · September 9, 2017 · Bulletin Board