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This Week’s BronxTalk – Jacobi Hospital’s “Stand up to Violence” Program

This Week’s BronxTalk – Jacobi Hospital’s “Stand up to Violence” Program

This week’s BronxTalk is about “the innovative Jacobi Hospital ‘Stand up to Violence’ program that takes an alternative view of fighting violence by viewing it as a disease and putting the hospital’s resources towards fighting it. ” Hosted by Gary Axelbank, BronxTalk […]

by · February 12, 2015 · Partners, Video
This Week’s BronxTalk – Saving 1808 Grand Concourse

This Week’s BronxTalk – Saving 1808 Grand Concourse

This week’s BronxTalk is “about a near-abandoned church on the Grand Concourse and 175th St. We discussed in detail the community’s advocacy over establishing a community arts center there and the various forces at play that might or might not bring this […]

by · January 21, 2015 · Partners, Video
This Week’s BronxTalk – “Women of Woodlawn”

This Week’s BronxTalk – “Women of Woodlawn”

This week’s BronxTalk features “the ‘Women of Woodlawn’ a group of women who are dedicated to positive change in their community. We talked about housing education, economic development, parks, and more. It’s an important show about how Bronx people can wrest control of […]

by · January 16, 2015 · Partners, Video
This Week’s BronxTalk – Councilman Ritchie Torres

This Week’s BronxTalk – Councilman Ritchie Torres

“Tonight’s BronxTalk will feature freshman Councilman Ritchie Torres, the council’s youngest member and the chair of the Public Housing committee. We’ll talk about the NYPD, a host of housing and public housing issues, and much more.” Hosted by Gary Axelbank, […]

by · January 7, 2015 · Partners, Video
This Week’s BronxTalk – Hart Island

This Week’s BronxTalk – Hart Island

This week’s BronxTalk is about Hart Island, “The so-called ‘island of the dead’ that’s just a mile from City Island, and the movement to turn it into a public park” “We showed footage of the bodies being loaded onto the island […]

by · December 31, 2014 · Partners, Video
This Week’s BronxTalk – Bronx Books

This Week’s BronxTalk – Bronx Books

This week’s BronxTalk features some of the latest Bronx centered books to hit store shelves. “Just before the holiday buying season ends, we featured the latest Bronx books, including “Home Front”, “Confessions of a Bronx Bookie”, “Pure Liberal Fire”, “Bronx Boys”, […]

by · December 23, 2014 · Partners, Video
Bronx Veterans’ Nonprofit Devil Dogs USA In Fight To Keep Doors Open

Bronx Veterans’ Nonprofit Devil Dogs USA In Fight To Keep Doors Open

Local veterans’ organization Devil Dogs USA Inc. is looking for help in an effort to keep its doors open. As many of our readers know, Devil Dogs USA Inc. is a Bronx-based non-profit, founded by veteran Gonzalo Duran, that has […]

by · December 19, 2014 · Bronx Personalities, Partners, Veterans
Italy and The Bronx, a beautiful love affair: Interview with John Calvelli

Italy and The Bronx, a beautiful love affair: Interview with John Calvelli

Post Reprinted from Italian culture project “We The Italians” The Bronx has been home of many Italians during the XX century. It is impossible, for those who are interested in knowing the history of the Italian American community, to ignore […]

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Metro Optics Throggs Neck Location Opening Party Hosts Influential Bronxites (GALLERY)

A fun-filled time was had by all at the Grand Opening party of Metro Optics new Throggs Neck location. Influential Bronxites from all walks of life came together to support the Bronx born business and its expanding endeavors. Among the notables were Assemblyman Mark […]

by · December 11, 2014 · Business, Partners
This Week’s BronxTalk – Ferguson Verdict

This Week’s BronxTalk – Ferguson Verdict

This week’s BronxTalk features a discussion that focused on the police killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson, MO. “Two criminologists answered questions from host Gary Axelbank and analyzed tactics, training, grand jury proceedings, and the public reaction, offering insight and suggestions for the […]

by · December 3, 2014 · Crime, Partners, Police Affairs, Video
This Week’s BronxTalk – Improving The Outlook For Bronx Teens

This Week’s BronxTalk – Improving The Outlook For Bronx Teens

This week’s BronxTalk features a discussion on how to improve the outlook for Bronx teens by empowering them through discipline and motivation through the AIM High Empowerment Institute. Hosted by Gary Axelbank, BronxTalk is on Monday nights at 9:00pm on BronxNet’s channel 67 […]

by · November 25, 2014 · Partners, Video
This Week’s BronxTalk – Right to be Free and West Africa

This Week’s BronxTalk – Right to be Free and West Africa

This week’s BronxTalk features the Ghanian community in the Bronx, with discussion about the Ebola crisis, issues for immigrants, and fighting stereotypes. Also featured is a remarkable story of a Ghanian hero who rescues children who are trafficked into child labor.  Hosted by Gary […]

by · November 19, 2014 · Partners, Video
Metro Optics New Flagship Location Keeping Eye Health & Style A Priority

Metro Optics New Flagship Location Keeping Eye Health & Style A Priority

Metro Optics Eyewear, a loyal Bronx-based Eye Care & Eyewear company for over 35 years, has opened a brand new flagship location. The Chronicle was there to scope out the location and chat with the co-owners on their vision for […]

by · November 17, 2014 · Business, Partners
Last Night’s BronxTalk: NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer

Last Night’s BronxTalk: NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer

Last night’s BronxTalk featured a discussion NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer about income inequality, public housing, job and community development, and much more. Hosted by Gary Axelbank, BronxTalk is on Monday nights at 9:00pm on BronxNet’s channel 67 and Fios 33. The segment […]

by · November 11, 2014 · Partners, Video
BronxTalk’s 20th Anniversary With Gary Axelbank

BronxTalk’s 20th Anniversary With Gary Axelbank

From BronxTalk:  “This unique celebration features clips from many of our 950 programs, interviews with a number of Bronx officials, community members, and local leaders, and in many ways provides a chronicle of the borough over the past two decades. There […]

by · October 31, 2014 · Entertainment, Partners