First commercial radio broadcast: Results of the 1920 Presidential Election -- Gov. Warren G. Harding's landslide victory.

Profile America: First Commercial Radio Broadcast

Wednesday, November 2 — Even with all of our electronic diversions, many of us listen to radio at some point every day. The wide variety of formats means we can choose our favorite type of music, and radio keeps us up […]

by · November 2, 2016 · Profile America
Chicago Cubs' Addison Russell celebrates after his grand slam against the Cleveland Indians during the third inning of Game 6 of the Major League Baseball World Series. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Monsters of the Midway: Cubs-Indians Head for Game 7 Finale

Cubs Win Game 6, 9-3 Forcing Do or Die 7th Game Against Indians By William Coppola The bomb in the first inning by Cubs’ Kris Bryant with two outs was not a good start for  Cleveland Indians starter Josh Tomlin […]

by · November 2, 2016 · Sports
Jacobi Book Fair: “Fun for Fall!” – Till November 8th

Jacobi Book Fair: “Fun for Fall!” – Till November 8th

Pet Adoption Event, 11/5

Pet Adoption Event, 11/5

​New York City Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr. is partnering with Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) to bring an ACC Mobile Adoption Event to the 17th Council District. The event will take place this Saturday, November 5, from 12-4pm […]

New York City FC’s David Villa Rings the Closing Bell at New York Stock Exchange. Credit: NYC FC

New York City FC’s David Villa Rang the Closing Bell at New York Stock Exchange

Captain David Villa was joined by Club President Jon Patricof, Sporting Director Claudio Reyna, the Club’s Tri-State Ford Partners and supporters.     On Tuesday, New York City FC rang the Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange ahead […]

by · November 2, 2016 · Sports
A Core Group and More: Fordham looks to build off success of Last season

A Core Group and More: Fordham looks to build off success of Last season

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor There was that momentum up at Rose Hill in early March because the Fordham men’s basketball team had a chance to make some noise in the Atlantic-10 Tournament after 17 wins, their most since 2006-2007. […]

by · November 1, 2016 · Sports
Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance Monthly Meeting – Monday, November 7th

Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance Monthly Meeting – Monday, November 7th

by · November 1, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda & Senator Ruben Diaz Job Fair, 11/2

Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda & Senator Ruben Diaz Job Fair, 11/2

Sepulveda and Diaz Host Job Fair, 11/2 Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda and Senator Ruben Diaz Job Fair on November 2, 2016 at A.E. Stevenson High School, Library Rm 209, 1980 Lafayette Avenue, Bronx. The Job Fair runs from 4:00 PM until […]

Several residents reported being stung after this hornets nests appeared virtually overnight on Graff Avenue in Throgs Neck. Photo by David Greene

RESIDENTS TAKE CARE OF OWN HORNETS PROBLEM IN THROGS NECK

Residents Take Care of Own Wasp Problem in Throgs Neck by David Greene Residents are still talking about about a wasps nest that appeared virtually overnight, in a tree along Graff Avenue in Throgs Neck, where several residents reported being stung. […]

by · November 1, 2016 · Local News, News
Profile America: FIRST MEDICAL SCHOOL FOR WOMEN

Profile America: FIRST MEDICAL SCHOOL FOR WOMEN

Tuesday, November 1 — On this date in 1848, the first medical school for women opened in Boston. At the time, it had a faculty of two and 12 students. By 1873, the school had graduated almost 100 doctors. That […]

by · November 1, 2016 · Profile America, Women
Pumpkins and Candy: New York City Economy Gears Up For Halloween 

Pumpkins and Candy: New York City Economy Gears Up For Halloween 

New York City is currently home to 37 candy manufacturing plants employing approximately 520 workers.

by · October 31, 2016 · Economic Development, Government
Halloween Jack O'lantern

Fun Facts for this Halloween

Halloween Fun Facts   It’s that time of the year again, folks. Break out the cotton cobwebs, cartoonish costumes and of course, candy. Yes indeed, today is Halloween.   And more than a mere holiday, Halloween functions as an industry […]

More Halloween Safety Tips

More Halloween Safety Tips

Halloween Safety Halloween is one of the most enjoyable days of the year for children, but parents should be aware of potential safety risks when not properly supervised. Trick-or-treaters should always have adult supervision, even if they are traveling with groups of […]

Boo! Happy Halloween from The Bronx Chronicle staff.

Happy Halloween To All

The estimated number of potential trick-or-treaters in 2015 — children ages 5 to 14 — across the U.S. Of course, many other children — older than age 15 and younger than age 5 — also go trick-or-treating.   How serious […]

Boo! A Madea Halloween is on track to be Perry's second highest grossing film topping Madea’s Witness Protection box office total of $65 million.

Tyler Perry’s ‘Boo! A Medea Halloween’ Is Tops At Box Office — Again!

Hollywood got a terrifying scare this weekend as the third installment in the ‘Da Vinci Code’ franchise — re-teaming director Ron Howard and star Tom Hanks — bombed in its U.S. debut with $15 million. Yes, that’s right, Razzie Award winner […]

by · October 31, 2016 · Entertainment