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The Bronx Chronicle Endorses Melissa Mark-Viverito to be New York City’s next City Council Speaker.

As we all know the position for New York City Council Speaker is to be filled this Wensday , January 8th. Of the candidates who have actively campaigned for the post, the management of The Bronx Chronicle under the leadership […]

by · January 6, 2014 · Editorials, Local News

A Statement From Public Advocate Letitia James On Melissa Mark-Viverito

Public Advocate Letitia James released the following statement on Melissa Mark-Viverito: “I am delighted Melissa has secured enough votes to be our next City Council Speaker. She and I worked tirelessly over the last eight years to bring about progressive […]

by · January 5, 2014 · Local News

NYPD Block Watcher Program

Did You Know…? The New York City Police Department has a community-participation program called the “Block Watcher Program.” This program is open to all members of the community and is free of charge. Why do we need Block Watchers? The […]

by · January 4, 2014 · Local News

A heavy snowfall and dangerously low temperatures grip the northeastern United States

By Scott Malone and Victoria Cavaliere BOSTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – A heavy snowfall and dangerously low temperatures gripped the northeastern United States on Friday, grounding flights, closing schools and

by · January 3, 2014 · Domestic News

Governor Cuomo Declares State of Emergency

Andrew M. Cuomo – Governor Governor Cuomo Declares State of Emergency as Winter Storm Hits New York State Printer-friendly version Separate winter weather storms combining to affect every corner of the State; road closures impacting Interstate 84, Interstate 87, and the Long […]

by · January 2, 2014 · Domestic News
Snow is falling across much of the northeastern United States

Snow is falling across much of the northeastern United States

By Elizabeth Dilts and Scott Malone NEW YORK/BOSTON (Reuters) – The first major winter storm of 2014 bore down on the northeastern United States on Thursday with heavy snow, Arctic temperatures and strong winds that snarled travel just as many […]

by · January 2, 2014 · Domestic News

BRONX BOROUGH RUBIN DIAZ ANNOUNCES

NYCEDC Announces Hunts Point Terminal Produce Market Commits to Stay in the Bronx Until At Least 2021 Seven Year Extension Will Keep one of the World’s Largest Wholesale Produce Markets and Approximately 3,000 Jobs in the Bronx Deputy Mayor Robert […]

by · January 2, 2014 · Business, Local News

MTA Prepares for Winter

MTA Prepares for Winter Weather Condition December 31st, 2013 Subway in the snow   MTA New York City Transit, MTA Metro-North Railroad, MTA Long Island Rail Road, and MTA Bridges and Tunnels are preparing for winter weather conditions expected to

by · January 2, 2014 · Domestic News

Major Winter Snowstorm To Hit New York And New England

  By Ellen Wulfhorst NEW YORK (Reuters) – The eastern United States faces a major winter storm this week that could reach blizzard conditions in some areas and snarl plans for travelers returning from holiday trips, forecasters said on Wednesday. […]

by · January 1, 2014 · Business, Local News

A Very Happy New Year From Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Dear Friend, From my family to yours, I want to wish you a very Happy New Year. I am excited for our bright future ahead and a renewed commitment to our state and each other. Together, we’ve accomplished much these […]

by · January 1, 2014 · Domestic News, Local News
Fireworks explode in central London

Revelers welcomed 2014 with extravagant fireworks displays

By Victoria Cavaliere NEW YORK (Reuters) – From Sydney to Dubai, revelers welcomed 2014 with extravagant fireworks displays, while London prepared to celebrate by spraying clouds of fruit-flavored mist and Chicago and San Francisco planned

by · January 1, 2014 · Domestic News

Thursday, January 2 Snow Storm Arrives

  Major snow storm expected to hit the Bronx and New England. The brunt of the storm will hit overnight between Thursday night and Friday morning. Eight to ten inches of snow accumulation is expected.

by · December 31, 2013 · Local News

First Lady Barbara Bush Hospitalized

First Lady Barbara Bush has been hospitalized with the early symptoms of pneumonia. Her husband President Bush has visited her in Methodists Hospital and he states that her spirits are up and the outlook is positive.

by · December 31, 2013 · Domestic News
A “compassionate” release from prison

A “compassionate” release from prison

  By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) – A federal judge on Tuesday granted Lynne Stewart, a former defense lawyer convicted of aiding terrorism, a “compassionate” release from prison because she is dying of cancer. Stewart, 74, has been serving […]

by · December 31, 2013 · Domestic News, Uncategorized

BREAKING NEWS – Fireworks Explosion at Pelham Bay Park

**UPDATE** 12/31/13 10:10am From the Captain at the 45th precinct: Good Morning, I would like to advise you of an incident that occurred last night at approximately 11:00 PM, Monday December 30th. There was an explosion of fireworks at Baseball […]