Anti-Gun Violence Vigil at Bronx Lebanon, Thursday 7/6
The Candlelight Vigil for Peace and Reconciliation and against Gun Violence will be tonight July 6th from 3:00pm to 9:00PM on Grand Concourse and Mount Eden.
Announcements
Fallen NYPD Hero: P.O. Miosotis Familia
“Our hearts are broken following the death of Police Officer Miosotis Familia. Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace.”
Legendary Bronx-born Reporter, Gabe Pressman Dead at 93
New York Press Club Statement on the Passing of Gabe Pressman New York journalism has lost a legend and a moral compass with the passing of our friend Gabe Pressman. A tenacious seeker of the truth, there was no greater […]
Funeral Arrangements For William Madonna
The family of Morris Park attorney William J. Madonna have shared the dates and times for the wake and funeral as follows: The wake location and times: Schuyler Hill Funeral Home 3535 East Tremont Avenue Bronx, NY 10465 Tuesday, June […]
Morris Park Attorney William Madonna Found Dead
Tragedy stuck today when Morris Park attorney William J. Madonna, Esq., “Will” as some friends called him, was found dead in his home. The cause of death, although unconfirmed, is believed to be a massive heart attack. Since 1994, William […]
Rev. Abigail Serrano, 2017 Grand Marshall of the Christian Children’s Parade
The Grand Marshall of the 2017 Christian Children’s Parade will be the Widow of NYPD Chaplain Reverend Luis Serrano Sen. Rev. Rubén Diaz announced via his What You Should Know email that the Grand Marshall of this year’s Christian Children’s […]
Funeral Details for Joseph Penasso
CORRECTION: Joseph Penasso is survived by Michele Avallone Pisciotta, his wife of 15 years, and stepsons, Nicholas J. Pisciotta Jr. and Michael Pisciotta. He is survived by his children, Jennifer Penasso Member, Giuseppe Penasso and Stephanie Penasso. He has 8 grandchildren and […]
Father of the New York’s Check Cashing Industry – and renowned Collector of Italian Ceramics — Dies at 96.
Father of the New York’s Check Cashing Industry – and renowned Collector of Italian Ceramics — Dies at 96. Howard I. Stein, founder of RiteCheck in 1949 and founder in 1957 of the Check Cashers Association of New York (FSCNY) […]
Former Bronx Congressman Robert “Bobby” Garcia Dead at 84
Fmr. Congressman Robert “Bobby” Garcia by Norelie Garcia Former Congressman Robert “Bobby” Garcia passed away the evening of January 25, 2017 at the VA Hospital in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where he had moved from the mainland in 2013 due […]
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 […]
Vernuccio’s View: Good Riddance to Fidel Castro
By Frank V. Vernuccio, Esq. Fidel Castro violated human rights in almost every way imaginable. He was a key sponsor of international terrorism. His secret police had informants on every block. He imprisoned an extraordinary number of people, some of […]
No Garbage, Recycling, Organics Collection nor Street Cleaning on Columbus Day, Monday, October 10
No Garbage, Recycling, Organics Collection nor Street Cleaning on Columbus Day, Monday, October 10 The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) announced today that in observance of Columbus Day, there will be no garbage, recycling or organics collection, nor […]
Mayor de Blasio Orders All City Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Slain Dallas Cops
ALL FLAGS TO FLY AT HALF-STAFF EFFECTIVE TODAY IN HONOR OF VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE IN DALLAS NEW YORK––As a mark of respect for the victims of the deadly violence that occurred in Dallas, Texas on Thursday, July 7, 2016, […]
In Memoriam: Former Assemblyman Murray Lewinter, December 12, 1926 – July 2, 2016
Bronx-born Murray Lewinter, a former state assemblyman who became a lobbyist after his political career, died Saturday at the age of 89. The World War II veteran passed away after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease, said his son-in-law Bruce Solitar. […]
American Hero: Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, Jr. RIP
Dr. Roscoe C. Brown — former president of the Bronx Community College, director of the Institute of Afro-American Affairs at New York University, professor at the CUNY Graduate Center, and Tuskegee Airman during World War II — passed away at […]
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