Holidays

Happy Independence Day!

Happy Independence Day!

The Bronx Chronicle would like to wish all of our fellow Bronxites a Happy Independence Day.  As we share food and fun with friends and family, let us all keep in mind everything about our great country’s past, present, and […]

by · July 4, 2015 · Announcements, Holidays
CELEBRATE AMERICA!  —  HAPPY 4TH OF JULY

CELEBRATE AMERICA! — HAPPY 4TH OF JULY

Happy Fourth of July from The Bronx Chronicle staff, family and advertisers. Variously known as the Fourth of July and Independence Day, July 4th has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence […]

Mosque Eesa ibn Maryam in Hollis, Queens

Ramadan: A Time of Reflection, Prayer, and Fasting

This past Thursday marked the beginning of Ramadan, the holy month for the Muslim religion. All Muslims take part in the month long dawn-to-sunset fast that is the hallmark of Ramadan. Eating any food or drinking any liquid (including water) […]

by · June 22, 2015 · Faith, Holidays, Religion
President Obama to Award the Medal of Honor to Bronx WWI Hero

President Obama to Award the Medal of Honor to Bronx WWI Hero

WASHINGTON, DC – On June 2, 2015, President Barack Obama will award the Medal of Honor to Army Sergeant William Shemin and to Army Private Henry Johnson for conspicuous gallantry during World War I. Congressional legislation required the Secretaries of […]

Kick off Memorial Day At Woodlawn’s Annual Veterans’ Flagging

Kick off Memorial Day At Woodlawn’s Annual Veterans’ Flagging

Annual Memorial Day flagging of veterans’ graves will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 15   Bronx, NY  The Woodlawn Cemetery is hosting an event at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 15 to kick off its annual Memorial […]

Mother’s Day Portraits at the Bronx Documentary Center

Mother’s Day Portraits at the Bronx Documentary Center

Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj Invites You to a Mother’s Day Senior Tea Party!

Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj Invites You to a Mother’s Day Senior Tea Party!

by · May 2, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Holidays
Happy Easter from the Bronx Chronicle!

Happy Easter from the Bronx Chronicle!

The Bronx Chronicle would like to wish all of our readers and their families a very Happy Easter!  

by · April 5, 2015 · Holidays
Come Get Your Easter Portraits Taken at the Bronx Documentary Center

Come Get Your Easter Portraits Taken at the Bronx Documentary Center

by · April 4, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Holidays
Williamsbridge Oval Park 2015 Easter Eggstravaganza

Williamsbridge Oval Park 2015 Easter Eggstravaganza

by · April 1, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Holidays
The Bronx Celebrates Saint Patrick’s Day in Throggs Neck

The Bronx Celebrates Saint Patrick’s Day in Throggs Neck

Despite the chilly winds, thousands of spectators lined up for the 17th Annual Bronx St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The celebration was hosted by The Throggs Neck St. Patrick’s Day Committee, chaired by James McQuade, and the Throggs Neck Benevolent Association. […]

Irish Art Center Book Day & CM Torres

Irish Art Center Book Day & CM Torres

10,000 FREE BOOKS BY IRISH AUTHORS TO BE GIVEN AWAY IN ALL 5 BOROUGHS ON ST. PATRICK’S DAY NYC Council Member Ritchie Torres will be handing out books as part of 5th annual Irish Arts Center Book Day WHAT: NYC […]

by · March 16, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Holidays
SENATOR KLEIN CELEBRATES ST. PATRICK’S DAY WITH THOUSANDS OF BRONXITES AT 17TH ANNUAL THROGGS NECK PARADE

SENATOR KLEIN CELEBRATES ST. PATRICK’S DAY WITH THOUSANDS OF BRONXITES AT 17TH ANNUAL THROGGS NECK PARADE

Klein Donates More Than 5,000 Shamrock Cookies to Parade Marchers In Honor of St. Patrick’s Day   BRONX, NY – State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester), together with Congressman Joseph Crowley (D-Bronx), Assemblyman Michael Benedetto (D-Bronx), Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz […]

by · March 16, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Holidays
BP DIAZ CELEBRATES IRISH HERITAGE & CULTURE IN WOODLAWN

BP DIAZ CELEBRATES IRISH HERITAGE & CULTURE IN WOODLAWN

On Thursday, March 12, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted his annual Irish Heritage & Culture Celebration at the Rambling House in Woodlawn. This year’s honorees included Patricia Lynch, Government/Media Strategist; Joseph McDermott, Executive Director of the Consortium for […]

by · March 16, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Cultures, Holidays
SENATOR KLEIN TO CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK’S DAY WITH THOUSANDS OF BRONXITES AT 17TH ANNUAL THROGGS NECK PARADE

SENATOR KLEIN TO CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK’S DAY WITH THOUSANDS OF BRONXITES AT 17TH ANNUAL THROGGS NECK PARADE

Klein To Donate More Than 5,000 Shamrock Cookies to Parade Marchers In Honor of St. Patrick’s Day   BRONX, NY – State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester), joined by local elected officials, community leaders and thousands of Bronxites will march in […]

by · March 14, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Holidays