Op Ed

Carl Heastie and John Flanagan Are Being Treated Differently 

Carl Heastie and John Flanagan Are Being Treated Differently 

Senator John Flanagan – in three hours from the time that Senator Dean Skelos resigned from his leadership 
position after being accused, arrested and indicted on corruption charges 
– has become the new Leader of the New York State Senate. 

by · May 12, 2015 · Government, Op Ed
Financial Focus: Do You Know How Much You Are Worth?

Financial Focus: Do You Know How Much You Are Worth?

Financial Focus: Do you know how much you are worth? How To Create a Personal Balance Sheet Do you know what your net worth is? How about your worth when you are dead? Do you know how much you are […]

GOING FOR GOLD: PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN CITY SCHOOLS

GOING FOR GOLD: PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN CITY SCHOOLS

GOING FOR GOLD: PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN CITY SCHOOLS By New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer   One of the great Olympic champions of the modern age—track and field star Jackie Joyner-Kersee—once said that “playing sports is not about winning […]

Is Trust the Foundation of the Clinton Foundation

Is Trust the Foundation of the Clinton Foundation

Is Trust the Foundation of the Clinton Foundation By Dennis A. Conforto   The problem for the Clinton’s right now is the very foundation of the Clinton Foundation. Foundations are suppose to be good organizations that do good deeds around […]

Preet Bharara’s Malocchio

Preet Bharara’s Malocchio

Preet’s Malocchio to the Three Men In A Room Preet Bharara’s war against Albany corruption continues with the arrest of Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and his son, Adam. The oft-maligned “three men in a room” is beginning to look […]

What You Should Know: “To A Man Who Stands for Principle”

What You Should Know: “To A Man Who Stands for Principle”

To A Man Who Stands for Principle By Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz You should know that on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, I was invited by New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo to join other Senate colleagues for a breakfast at […]

by · May 7, 2015 · Op Ed
Photo Op-Ed: Punish The Hooker-Pols, Real Estate Johns Walk

Photo Op-Ed: Punish The Hooker-Pols, Real Estate Johns Walk

Punish The Hooker-Pols, Real Estate Johns Walk Photo Illustration Credit: Gary Tilzer @unitednyblogs   The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author do not necessarily represent those of The Bronx Chronicle, its staff, or contributors.

Bronx Veteran’s React to Eric Sheppard Challenge

Bronx Veteran’s React to Eric Sheppard Challenge

Bronx Veteran’s React to Eric Sheppard Challenge by Gonzalo Duran A few weeks ago student protestors at Valdosta State University (VSU) were videotaped stomping on the United States Flag while chanting derogatory remarks. On April 17th one of the leaders […]

by · May 5, 2015 · Op Ed, Veterans
What You Should Know: Place Your Bets On Jeff Klein

What You Should Know: Place Your Bets On Jeff Klein

Place Your Bets on Jeff Klein by Rev. Sen. Ruben Diaz, Sr. You should know that with all of the recent news that New York State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos is expected to be arrested this week, there is […]

The Revitalization of Mosholu Parkway, Part 3

The Revitalization of Mosholu Parkway, Part 3

From The Desk of the NWBxDems “The Revitalization of Mosholu Parkway, Part 2” by  Anthony Rivieccio In my previous columns (The Revitalization of Mosholu Part 1 and Part 2) I discussed the proposal presented by Fordham University, New York Botanical […]

by · May 4, 2015 · Op Ed, Parks
Polanco Politics: Pass On Public Bail Fund, Go Directly To Jail

Polanco Politics: Pass On Public Bail Fund, Go Directly To Jail

City Council Liberal Monopoly Spells Doom For Quality of Life by J.C. Polanco, Esq., MBA   The latest ultra liberal policy du jour are two of the most insane proposals this year: providing taxpayer-funded bail and decriminalizing quality of life violations. […]

Matters of Faith: From the Inside Out

Matters of Faith: From the Inside Out

From the Inside Out by Rev. Dr. J. Loren Russell   There is a book that I read periodically called, Leadership from the Inside Out by Kevin Cashman. I re-read it when I think I’m getting distracted, or when a […]

by · May 3, 2015 · Daily Living, Faith, Op Ed
Matters of Faith: A BLESSING DISGUISED AS A MOUNTAIN

Matters of Faith: A BLESSING DISGUISED AS A MOUNTAIN

A Blessing Disguised As A Mountain by Rev. Dr. J. Loren Russell When you’re faced with an extremely difficult situation, what is your immediate and automatic response? Some people immediately panic, some prepare for war, and others calmly assess the […]

by · April 26, 2015 · Daily Living, Faith, Op Ed, Religion
Rethinking Complaining – Tearing Down to Rebuild

Rethinking Complaining – Tearing Down to Rebuild

Rethinking Complaining – Tearing Down to Rebuild by Madisyn Taylor When we spend all of our time complaining, we are in essence in constant “destroy” mode rather than “building” mode. We all know someone who has elevated the process of […]

by · April 25, 2015 · Daily Living, Ethics, Op Ed
Legal Corner: When Loved Ones Are Ill

Legal Corner: When Loved Ones Are Ill

ATTORNEY EZRA GLASER, ESQ., FOR THE PEOPLE I am a medical malpractice attorney (among other areas of the law) and so I thought for our first column on legal issues, it was most appropriate to bring to light a personal […]