Articles by: Omesh Persaud

Virus Alert: CryptoLocker Ransomware Encrypts Users’ Files

(FBI) The FBI is aware of a file encrypting Ransomware known as CryptoLocker. Businesses are receiving e-mails with alleged customer complaints containing an attachment that, when opened, appears as a window and is in fact a malware downloader. This downloader […]

by · December 7, 2013 · Bulletin Board, Science
The Famous Garabedian “Christmas” House (GALLERY)

The Famous Garabedian “Christmas” House (GALLERY)

One notable and polarizing Bronx attraction during the holiday season is the famous Garabedian household, or “Christmas House.”  Known for it’s out-of-this-world decorations and attention to detail, this mainstay has been wowing visitors for decades. Continue reading for the gallery.

by · December 2, 2013 · Uncategorized
Potential toy shortage could dampen holiday fun

Potential toy shortage could dampen holiday fun

BY CHRIS TAYLOR Wed Nov 27, 2013 1:59pm EST (Reuters) – Marine Putman got a taste of holiday craziness a tad early this year. Like, back in the first week of September. That’s when her 8-year-old daughter asked for a Rainbow […]

by · November 30, 2013 · Uncategorized
Unforgotten fighter of Korean war: U.S. pensioner a POW at 85

Unforgotten fighter of Korean war: U.S. pensioner a POW at 85

BY JU-MIN PARK AND JAMES PEARSON SEOUL Sat Nov 30, 2013 12:05pm EST (Reuters) – As autumn descended on a Korean countryside devastated by three years of intense war, a group of anti-communist guerrillas presented U.S. serviceman Merrill Edward Newman with […]

by · November 30, 2013 · Uncategorized

Happy Thanksgiving from The Bronx Chronicle

All of us here at The Bronx Chronicle would like to wish you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving.

by · November 28, 2013 · Uncategorized
19th Annual Morris Park Turkey Giveaway

19th Annual Morris Park Turkey Giveaway

The Morris Park Branch of Kiwanis International sponsored the 19th Annual Morris Park Turkey Giveaway today at St. Clare of Assisi School, where well over a hundred of our Bronx neighbors were provided with wholesome Thanksgiving meals for their families. […]

by · November 23, 2013 · Uncategorized