As Christmas Eve and Christmas Day approaches, my mind goes back to past Christmases in my life. No, I never went to see a movie, and I have Chinese food on Christmas Day. My remembrances of Christmases in my very […]
The deaths of Police Officers Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos, two innocent NYPD police officers dedicated to protecting our citizens, was caused by irrational and hateful rhetoric from many, concentrated into the bullets of a crazed gunman We saw the […]
On December 15, Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chrilane McCray hosted a holiday reception at Gracie Mansion. They had very warm words for all those who are now celebrating Christmas and Chanukah while wishing all of their guests […]
by Father Richard F. Gorman, Chairman, CB #12 “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” These legendary words of the celebrated author, Charles Dickens, the initial ones of his renowned novel, A TALE OF TWO CITIES, […]
Our judicial system is broken, and does not represent all, equally. That is apparent to me as we have seen the events, not only of late, but for many years. There are a few questions that I have been asking myself. The questions […]
Income Tax Planning 2014 Chapter 3- F A M I LY & E D U C A T I O NTurn your saving tax dollars into a annual family tradition2014 may be another good year for families to save taxes. Most […]
Post by Columnist Richard Brodsky There’s actually some deep thinking going on as 2016 presidential hopefuls configure their campaigns and their positions. The lesson of 2014 is there to be learned: It’s The Economy, Stupid. Some will learn the lesson. […]
Guest post by Sandi Lusk “People are often unreasonable and self-centered. Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives. Be kind anyway. If you are honest, people may cheat you. Be honest anyway. If […]
Bronx District Attorney Robert Johnson yesterday announced the indictment of Rikers Island Correction Officer Carol Lackner for failing to tour and inspect the cells of inmates under her charge on the overnight period of February 14-15, 2014, and then making […]
Whenever I vote, I so do expecting the candidate to be a leader, and not a follower. A leader is guided by his or her conscience, and what he or she considers morally correct. A follower often votes based on polls, prejudices in […]
Post by Columnist Richard Brodsky, used with permission. The tea party and the hard right have made it easy to dismiss their side of the national debate about American liberty. It’s often hard to see through the birthers, the Obama-as-socialist […]
I am extremely proud of my Rabbi, Sharon Kleinbaum. On Thursday night she, three other Rabbis and many other Jewish leaders joined in protesting the death of Eric Garner, and condemning a system of justice which needs to be fixed and […]
The question: To save or defer income and expenses:Answer: Think about timing & The Alternative Minimum TaxMaximizing deductible expenses for a given year typically allows you to minimize your income tax — but not always. If you’re subject to the alternative […]
On December 1st, Bronx Chronicle staff Kathleen Canzoniero and I had the opportunity to interview Bronx District Attorney Robert Johnson. He has served as Bronx District Attorney for more than two decades. Prior to being elected as District Attorney he […]
On November 24, many pressing disability issues were discussed at a meeting of the 504 Democratic Club. The 504 Democratic Club is the most vocal and proactive political club advocating for the needs of the disabled in New York City, […]
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