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The Chronicle Visits The East Bronx History Forum: Lecture on Bronx Amusement Parks (With Video!)

The Chronicle Visits The East Bronx History Forum: Lecture on Bronx Amusement Parks (With Video!)

Last night, over 60 people (the biggest crowd in years!)  packed into the reading room at the Huntington Free Library at Westchester Square for the East Bronx HIstory Forum’s monthly history lecture, with Wesley and Barbara Gottlock speaking about old […]

by · March 20, 2014 · Local News

Cat Cafes invading United States

Over the past couple of years, cats have invaded the internet and now they are coming for cafes.

by · March 19, 2014 · Domestic News, News, Pets
This Week’s BronxTalk On BronxNet: Bronx Artist Documentary Project

This Week’s BronxTalk On BronxNet: Bronx Artist Documentary Project

  Gary Axelbank, host of BronxTalk, speaks with Judy Land, who is project coordinator of the The Bronx Artist Documentary Project.  (Click above to watch.) The project is a partnership of Bronx photographers and artists, resulting in documentation of a […]

by · March 19, 2014 · Local News
Rousing Community Outcry At Meeting Regarding Maternity Ward Reopening Process at Norwood’s North Central Bronx Hospital

Rousing Community Outcry At Meeting Regarding Maternity Ward Reopening Process at Norwood’s North Central Bronx Hospital

While Bronxites have been thrilled that maternity services will return to North Central Bronx Hospital in Norwood, easing the tension at wards in other area hospitals such as Jacobi Medical Center, community members and elected officials grilled the city’s Health […]

Bronx Electeds Weigh In On Dream Act Deferred in State Senate

With legislation failing in the State Senate last night 30-29 that would have enabled college opportunities for children of parents who are undocumented, a number of Bronx elected officials have expressed their outrage. Gustavo Rivera (r.) said, “Terribly disappointed in […]

by · March 18, 2014 · Local News
Who Wants A Free Tree, Bronxites?

Who Wants A Free Tree, Bronxites?

Fill out this form and then stop by 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on March 29 at 812 Edgewater Road a block from the Hunts Point Terminal Market to pick up your free!

by · March 18, 2014 · Local News
Russian president Vladimir Putin.

Putin Signs Treaty To Officially Reunite Crimea With Russia

President Vlad Putin signed a treaty that officially incorporates Ukranian Crimea into Russia and called out Ukraine for abusing Russians living in the territories.

by · March 18, 2014 · World News

Gotham Gazette Looks At Contenders In Open Bronx Assembly Seat

 Gotham Gazette Editor in Chief Ben Max speaks with 79th Assembly district (Morissania, Belmont, Tremont, Concourse Village) candidates Michael Blake, George Alvarez and Raul Rodriguez in “Looking For A Steward in the 79th”, as well as former incumbent Michael Benjamin.

by · March 18, 2014 · Local News
Senator Serrano’s Mott Haven Drop In Hours Today

Senator Serrano’s Mott Haven Drop In Hours Today

by · March 18, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Local News

City Agrees To “Injunctive Relief And Back Pay” In FDNY Discrimination Case

A settlement in a seven year old hiring practice discrimination cased filed by the Vulcan Society, a group of African American firefighters, will stop an upcoming trial and provide reparations to those discriminated against. Lawyers from the Center for Constitutional […]

by · March 18, 2014 · Local News
Cardinal Hayes and Power Memorial Alums March In Today’s 5th Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Cardinal Hayes and Power Memorial Alums March In Today’s 5th Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The Hayes men’s famed band dazzled the crowds at the New York St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Fifth Avenue today, the world’s oldest and largest parade.  The current students were joined by generations of Cardinal Hayes alums who have played […]

by · March 17, 2014 · Local News
Our Massive 2014 Bronx St. Patrick’s Day Parade Gallery

Our Massive 2014 Bronx St. Patrick’s Day Parade Gallery

Despite the cold weather, the Bronx’s St. Patrick’s Day parade was a ton of fun.  The Bronx Chronicle was in full effect, with journalists Adam Bermudez, Annie Boller, Nilka Martell,  Kathleen Canzoniero, Omesh Persaud and contributor Robert Benimoff reporting, taking […]

by · March 17, 2014 · Local News, News, Photos, Special Sections
President Outlines New Russian Sanctions in Press Conference This Morning

President Outlines New Russian Sanctions in Press Conference This Morning

President Barack Obama gave an an abrupt press conference this morning, taking no questions, speaking of the nation’s present plans regarding dealing with the Russian invasion of Ukranian Crimea.

by · March 17, 2014 · Domestic News, World News

Senator Gillibrand Calls For Community Input For Bronx General Post Office’s Sale

 As the United States Postal Service (USPS) moves ahead with the second phase of the sale of the Bronx General Post Office, located at E 149th St. and the Grand Concourse, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand urged USPS to meet with the Bronx community […]

by · March 17, 2014 · Local News
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! The Chronicle Visits the Throggs Neck St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! The Chronicle Visits the Throggs Neck St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The 16th Annual Throggs Neck St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration went off without a hitch yesterday afternoon with brisk but bearable weather, where Bronxites mixed with former Bronxites, adults reconnected with old classmates, Irish Americans partied with their honorary-for-a-day Irish American […]

by · March 17, 2014 · Local News