OPINION: Don’t rush a flawed street-vending bill into law

Council’s proposal would add thousands of food carts before we know if new regulations are working By Michael Lambert and Ellen Baer Everyone agrees that the street vending system in New York City is confusing and unfair for everyone involved: […]

by · October 26, 2016 · Business, Op Ed
Whose Birthday Is It? October 25, 2016

Whose Birthday Is It? October 25, 2016

Minnie Pearl Pearl was an American country comedienne, born Sarah Colley in Centerville, Tennessee. One of the Grand Ole Opry’s most iconic performers, she appeared on the show for more than 50 years, performing routines that gently poked fun at […]

by · October 25, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Quote of the Day: October 25, 2016

Quote of the Day: October 25, 2016

Pain like mine demands new modes of song. Miguel de Cervantes (1546-1616)

by · October 25, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Word of the Day: October 25, 2016

Word of the Day: October 25, 2016

Calumet Definition: (noun) A long-stemmed sacred or ceremonial tobacco pipe used by certain Native American peoples. Synonyms: Peace pipe Usage: Among the Blackfeet warriors who advanced with the calumet of peace she recognized a brother.

by · October 25, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Telling Our Stories: Domestic Violence Awareness

Telling Our Stories: Domestic Violence Awareness

Telling Our Stories: Domestic Violence Awareness Giving a voice to survivors while celebrating their strength through dialog and resources BRONX, NY– The Bronx Veteran Chamber of Commerce presents Telling Our Stories: Domestic Violence Awareness event on October 29th, 2016 at […]

October Is National Crime Prevention Month

October is National Crime Prevention Month, with special awareness and education events planned across the country.

OPINION: Bronx Parent Says Mayor de Blasio Is Wrong On Schools

OPINION: Bronx Parent Says Mayor de Blasio Is Wrong On Schools

By Sharita Moore-Willis  Recently, Mayor Bill de Blasio went in front of the Association for a Better New York and told the crowd that he doesn’t “accept the notion of the good school and the bad school” in New York […]

by · October 25, 2016 · Education, Op Ed
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New York Yankees could eye Justin Turner in free agency

This season, Justin Turner set career highs across the board, including games played (151), home runs (27), RBI (90), doubles (34), runs scored (79), walks (48) and slugging percentage (.493).

by · October 25, 2016 · Sports

Profile America: Making Waves

On this date in 1955, the first consumer microwave oven models were introduced, but they required installation and cost $1,200.

by · October 25, 2016 · Profile America
Whose Birthday Is It? October 24, 2016

Whose Birthday Is It? October 24, 2016

Sarah Josepha Hale Hale was an American writer and editor who turned to writing in 1822 as a widow trying to support her family. She edited Ladies’ Magazine, the first successful US women’s magazine, and then Godey’s Lady’s Book, with […]

by · October 24, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Quote of the Day: October 24, 2016

Quote of the Day: October 24, 2016

To depend upon a profession is a less odious form of slavery than to depend upon a father. Virginia Woolf (1882-1941)  

by · October 24, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Word of the Day: October 24, 2016

Word of the Day: October 24, 2016

Daiquiri Definition: (noun) An iced cocktail of rum, lime or lemon juice, and sugar. Synonyms: Rum cocktail Usage: They knew he was lying about being a bartender when he was unable to correctly mix a daiquiri.

by · October 24, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Bronx DA: Cases of Interested for the Week of October 24, 2016

Bronx DA: Cases of Interested for the Week of October 24, 2016

Tom Cruise, ‘Jack Reacher’ No. 1 At The International Box Office, While ‘Medea’ Scares Into No. 1 In The US

Tom Cruise, ‘Jack Reacher’ No. 1 At The International Box Office, While ‘Medea’ Scares Into No. 1 In The US

  Tom Cruise is in control globally as ‘Jack Reacher: Never Go Back’ takes the top spot with $54 million for the weekend. But Tyler Perry’s ‘Boo! A Madea Halloween, a horror comedy, took the US domestic box office as the Number […]

by · October 24, 2016 · Entertainment, News
Chicago Cubs Win NLCS to advance to the World Series against the Clevelnad Indians. Credit: Foxsports.com

Congratulations, Chicago Cubs!

Congrats, Cubs By William Coppola — Special to The Bronx Chronicle   Forget about all the excuses of the past. These Chicago Cubs are for real and if they play like the talented baseball team that they are, the championship […]

by · October 24, 2016 · Sports