Bronx Politics

Gloves Come Off in 86th AD Rematch

Gloves Come Off in 86th AD Rematch

​The gloves are coming off against Bronx Assemblyman Victor Pichardo’s opponent Hector Ramirez in their 86th AD rematch contest. Glossy two-sided campaign mailers hitting the mailboxes of Democratic primary voters in the 86th Assembly District reminding them that Mr. Ramirez […]

Disgraced Pol’s Appeal Denied By Appeals Court — Pensions May Be Seized

Disgraced Pol’s Appeal Denied By Appeals Court — Pensions May Be Seized

Today, the U.S. Appeals Court for the Second Circuit denied disgraced former Bronx Assemblyman Eric Stevenson’s appeal of his federal trial judge’s order seizing his pension contributions assets that can be used to pay his $22,000 restitution penalty. Second Circuit […]

DNC Political Round Up

DNC Political Round Up

Democratic Convention edition New York Democrats led by Governor Cuomo, US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie cast NY’s delegate votes for favorite daughter, Hillary Clinton, thus making her the first female presidential nominee of a major political party.  […]

by · July 27, 2016 · Bronx Politics, News

WYSK: Trump Courts Evangelical Votes 

Trump Recognizes the Value of Evangelicals in America | Sen. Rev. Rubén Díaz, Sr. You should know that in his acceptance speech on Thursday, July 21, 2016, as the Republican Party Nominee for President of the United States of America, […]

Photo Op-ed: The Two Faces Melissa Mark-Viverito 

Photo Op-ed: The Two Faces Melissa Mark-Viverito 

Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito tries to have both ways as she assists the Rivington deed cover up as she criticizes it.

Political Roundup: Bronx Ballots, Clan Jose Rivera, July 18

Political Roundup: Bronx Ballots, Clan Jose Rivera, July 18

​Political Roundup: Bronx Ballots, Rivera Clan, Urban Youth Program Bronx ‘Rising Voices’ Ballot Follies Underway  The county leader of the loosely-knit ‘Rising Voices’ confederation, Richard Soto was at the Bronx BOE overseeing his usual slate of ‘Bizarro’ candidates running across […]

Photo: NY Daily News

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. […]

Council Member Gibson Announces $21.9 Million Budget Baselining

Council Member Gibson Announces $21.9 Million Budget Baselining

The funding will enable the Bronx District Attorney to assign a single assistant DA–to eliminate delays and backlogs in trial cases–at every stage.

Vote Today — Congressional Primary

Vote Today — Congressional Primary

Today is the Congressional Primary! Check where there’s a primary in your district here: http://bit.ly/NYCPollLocator U.S. CONGRESS The legislative branch of the United States is a bicameral body composed of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and the SENATE, which together form […]

Working Families Party

Working Families Party Seeks A Bronx Beachhead

Bronxites are invited to participate in a discussion about forming a chapter of the Working Families Party in the Bronx. The meeting will be on Thursday, June 30, 2016, from 6:00-8:00 pm at St. Helena Church, 1315 Olmstead Avenue, Bronx, […]

Salamanca Opens New Office on Friday

On Friday, June 10, 2016 join Councilmember Salamanca for the Grand Opening of his new district office at 1070 Southern Boulevard in the Bronx.

Diaz Visits Fordham University College Democrats

Diaz Visits Fordham University College Democrats

    On Thursday, April 7, 2016, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. visited the College Democrats of Fordham University. During an hour-long conversation the borough president spoke with the students about his career in government, the resurgence of The […]

NYS Senator Adriano Espaillat, 31 SD.

Public Housing Chair Councilman Ritchie Torres Endorses Espaillat For Congress

PUBLIC HOUSING CHAIR RITCHIE TORRES  ENDORSES ESPAILLAT FOR CONGRESS Four NYCHA Tenant Association Presidents Endorse Espaillat (New York, NY ) Council Member Ritchie Torres, Chairman of the Committee on Public Housing, four NYCHA tenant association presidents and scores of NYCHA residents gathered on the steps of […]

Council Member Fernando Cabrera Speaking on Student Voter Registration Day, 3/18

Council Member Fernando Cabrera Speaking on Student Voter Registration Day, 3/18

Council Member Fernando Cabrera to Speak at Marie Curie High School for Student Voter Registration Day   WHO: Council Member Fernando Cabrera, High School Students, Representative from the Northwest Bronx Community & Clergy Coalition WHERE: Marie Curie School for Medicine, […]

Bronx Political Round-Up: Efrain Gonzalez, Jr. Is Back In The Bronx

Bronx Political Round-Up: Efrain Gonzalez, Jr. Is Back In The Bronx

Former Bronx Senator Efrain Gonzalez Jr. Is Home…Well, Sort of… After weeks of rumors and curious Facebook friend requests, former state senator Efrain Gonzalez, Jr. confirmed to the Bronx Chronicle that he is back in the Bronx. Gonzalez is out on […]