Articles by: Sal Conforto

Violence has no place in our politics.

What I’m about to tell you is of the utmost importance. Violence has no place in our politics. Period. I wholly condemned last week’s senseless acts of violence, and I strongly reiterate the calls to remain peaceful in the weeks […]

by · January 15, 2021 · Bulletin Board
Sal Conforto, publisher, The Bronx Chronicle

The coronavirus pandemic knocked us on our proverbial rear ends.

The corona virus pandemic knocked us on our proverbial rear ends. Our leaders set norms that we should follow in order to minimize the spread of this virus sent to us by China. Such as social distancing , wearing masks […]

by · April 26, 2020 · Editorials
Sal Conforto, publisher, The Bronx Chronicle

On a radio talk show a caller asked the NYC Mayor that he should consider…

On a radio talk show a caller asked the NYC Mayor that he should consider elevating the pay of EMT’s to that of the Firefighters. His answer “now is not the time”. When is it the right time? Knowing him, […]

by · April 8, 2020 · Bulletin Board, Editorials
Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: November 27, 2019

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: November 27, 2019

A Sea Osprey AKA fish hawk having a Sea food breakfast (a ladyfish)

by · November 27, 2019 · Bulletin Board
Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: September 9, 2019

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: September 9, 2019

by · September 9, 2019 · Bulletin Board, Photos
Sal Conforto, publisher, The Bronx Chronicle

Editorial: Thank You American Veterans

A heartfelt thank you to all 54,246 American Veterans who gave up your lives and your future to make ours possible. South Koreans have taken your ultimate sacrifice and glorified it. They have built a nation founded on Democratic principles […]

by · September 4, 2019 · Editorials
Sal Conforto, publisher, The Bronx Chronicle

Editorial: New York City has a problem!

New York City has a problem! And it’s name is Bill de Blasio , formerly Warren Wilhelm Jr . He changed his name claiming his father was an absentee parent. The real reason was, his mother’s maiden name would better […]

by · August 27, 2019 · Bulletin Board, Editorials
Sal Conforto, publisher, The Bronx Chronicle

The Green RAW Deal – OP ED

The Raw New Deal       Last November Bronx voters ushered out Congressman Joe Crowley.  He seemed to have forgotten the old adage “that all politics are local”. Instead of working for his constituency, he chose to be a disciple […]

by · April 1, 2019 · Bulletin Board, Op Ed
Whose Birthday Is It? December 19, 2018

Whose Birthday Is It? December 19, 2018

Carter Godwin Woodson (1875) Born into a poor African-American family, Woodson had little formal schooling until he was in his late teens. Yet he went on to earn a PhD and become a prominent historian, author, and journalist. He devoted […]

by · December 19, 2018 · Bulletin Board
Quote of the Day: December 19, 2018

Quote of the Day: December 19, 2018

One who deceives will always find those who allow themselves to be deceived. Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527)  

by · December 19, 2018 · Bulletin Board
Word of the Day: December 19, 2018

Word of the Day: December 19, 2018

creaky Definition: (adjective) Worn and broken down by hard use. Synonyms: decrepit, derelict, flea-bitten, run-down, woebegone Usage: There is a certain house within my familiar recollection…a rusty, crazy, creaky, dry-rotted, dingy, dark, and miserable old dungeon. Discuss.  

by · December 19, 2018 · Bulletin Board
Whose Birthday Is It? December 18, 2018

Whose Birthday Is It? December 18, 2018

Sir Joseph John “J. J.” Thomson (1856) One of the founders of modern physics, Thomson helped revolutionize the knowledge of atomic structure. He is known primarily for his discovery of the electron and his investigation of its charge and mass, […]

by · December 18, 2018 · Bulletin Board
Quote of the Day: December 18, 2018

Quote of the Day: December 18, 2018

Don’t tell fish stories where the people know you; but particularly, don’t tell them where they know the fish. Mark Twain (1835-1910)  

by · December 18, 2018 · Bulletin Board
Word of the Day: December 18, 2018

Word of the Day: December 18, 2018

tuneful Definition: (adjective) Having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune. Synonyms: melodious Usage: Melodic and tuneful, his songs made me weep. Discuss.  

by · December 18, 2018 · Bulletin Board
Whose Birthday Is It? December 17, 2018

Whose Birthday Is It? December 17, 2018

Gabrielle-Émilie Le Tonnelier de Breteuil, Marquise du Châtelet (1706) The wife of a French marquis, du Châtelet defied convention in both her personal and professional life. She was a mathematician and physicist and wrote a number of scientific treatises as […]

by · December 17, 2018 · Bulletin Board