Apr 24, 2019; New York, NY, USA; Chicago Fire midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger (31) battles for the ball with New York City midfielder Valentin Castellanos (11) during the first half at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Shift in System Key to NYCFC Momentum?

By Carlos De Jesus IV Contributor Bronx Chronicle After a disappointing March, NYCFC strung together back to back victories in a 1-0 win over the Chicago Fire Wednesday night. Returning to Yankee Stadium fresh off shutting out D.C. United in […]

by · April 25, 2019 · Sports
NYCFC Wins On Bronx Borough NIght

NYCFC Wins On Bronx Borough NIght

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor Hip-hop artists Fat Joe, Remy Ma, Papoose, Tony Sunshine and Angelica Vila helped celebrate Bronx Borough Night by setting off the smoke stacks at  Yankee Stadium Wednesday night as NYCFC  kicked off the first of […]

by · April 24, 2019 · Sports
49th Precinct Community Council Meeting on Tuesday, April 30th, 7:30PM

49th Precinct Community Council Meeting on Tuesday, April 30th, 7:30PM

by · April 24, 2019 · Bulletin Board
Event at Jacobi Hospital

Event at Jacobi Hospital

by · April 24, 2019 · Bulletin Board
Whose Birthday Is It? April 24, 2019

Whose Birthday Is It? April 24, 2019

William Joyce (1906) Born in the US and taken to the UK as a child, Joyce became involved with the fascist movement as a teen and fled to Germany before the outbreak of WWII. He remained there throughout the war, […]

by · April 24, 2019 · Bulletin Board
Quote of the Day: April 24, 2019

Quote of the Day: April 24, 2019

There is no fun in doing nothing when you have nothing to do. Jerome K. Jerome (1859-1927)  

by · April 24, 2019 · Bulletin Board
Word of the Day: April 24, 2019

Word of the Day: April 24, 2019

pitchy Definition: (adjective) Of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal. Synonyms: sooty Usage: The cavern was lighted for an instant…and then immediately returned to pitchy darkness rendered thicker by the smoke. Discuss.  

by · April 24, 2019 · Bulletin Board
Scriptural Inspirations

Scriptural Inspirations

By Rev. J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv Psalms‬ ‭126:5‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ “Those who sow in tears Shall reap in joy.” ‭‭ Sometimes it seems that for all the good we do, it only results in disappointment and tears. But the Psalmist […]

by · April 24, 2019 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Sri Lanka's President Maithripala Sirisena visited the recently bombed St. Sebastian’s Church, Katuwapitiya, Negombo Tuesday morning to inspect damages caused to the church. (Courtesy Government  of Sri Lanka)

Vernuccio’s View: Can a Sri Lanka-style Attack Happen in U.S.?

Can the type of terrorist attack that occurred in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday happen here in the United States? Last October, eleven people were killed and seven were injured at the Tree of Life – Or L’Simcha Congregation in […]

by · April 24, 2019 · Opinion, Vernuccio's View
Breaking: Michael Blake Announces Run for the Serrano Vacancy

Breaking: Michael Blake Announces Run for the Serrano Vacancy

Michael Blake Will Run for New York’s 15th Congressional District In a late-night email to suppporters, Morrisania assemblyman Michael Blake announced that he is indeed running for Congress in the South Bronx to replace retiring Rep. José Serrano. Blake’s entry […]

by · April 24, 2019 · Bronx Politics, News, Politics
US Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

The AOC: Mystery GOP Money, Depression and a Green Thumb

Big Money Republicans Target AOC The New York Post’s Julia Marsh reports exclusively that deep-pocketed conservative group spent $32,000 on Monday against Rep. Ocasio-Cortez. Marsh reports that the “‘Stop AOC PAC,’ started in March by Virginia lawyer Dan Backer, plans […]

BP DIAZ ASSAILS JAIL DESIGN ADVISORY GROUP

BP DIAZ ASSAILS JAIL DESIGN ADVISORY GROUP

BP DIAZ ASSAILS JAIL DESIGN ADVISORY GROUP In a letter to Mayor Bill de Blasio, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. is calling out the city for its lack of any real commitment to community input in its ongoing proposal […]

by · April 23, 2019 · Bulletin Board
Whose Birthday Is It? April 23, 2019

Whose Birthday Is It? April 23, 2019

Shirley Temple (1928) A precocious performer known for her dimples and golden curls, Temple was a child actress who became America’s most popular female star and Hollywood’s top box office attraction in the Great Depression era. In 1934, she made […]

by · April 23, 2019 · Bulletin Board
Quote of the Day: April 23, 2019

Quote of the Day: April 23, 2019

I count religion but a childish toy, and hold there is no sin but ignorance. Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593)  

by · April 23, 2019 · Bulletin Board
Word of the Day: April 23, 2019

Word of the Day: April 23, 2019

neaten Definition: (verb) Put (things or places) in order. Synonyms: clean up, square away, tidy, straighten Usage: My mother insists that I neaten up my room and put my toys away before bed every night. Discuss.  

by · April 23, 2019 · Bulletin Board