PA James:  ‘Divest from Assault Weapon Manufacturers’

PA James: ‘Divest from Assault Weapon Manufacturers’

Public Advocate Letitia James Supports Call for Divestment from Assault Weapon Manufacturers As we mourn tragedy after tragedy caused by guns, New York City must take a powerful stand against companies that contribute to carnage and violence across our nation. […]

by · January 8, 2016 · Guns, News, Op Ed
Banks steal $16 million from homeowners: IDC unveils “The Next Great American Bank Robbery”

Banks steal $16 million from homeowners: IDC unveils “The Next Great American Bank Robbery”

Report details extensive costs of abandoned, decaying bank-owned properties dragging down neighborhoods – with $2M stolen directly from New York City taxpayers   NEW YORK, NY— Senators Jeff Klein (D-Bronx Westchester) and Diane Savino (D-SI/Brooklyn), stood with victims and housing […]

by · January 7, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Bronx Chronicle Word of the Day: January 7, 2015

Bronx Chronicle Word of the Day: January 7, 2015

nosebag Definition: (noun) A canvas bag that is used to feed an animal (such asa horse). Synonyms: feedbag Usage: The stableboy replaced the horse’s nosebag, which had tornin two places  

by · January 7, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Bronx Chronicle Quote of the Day: January 7, 2015

Bronx Chronicle Quote of the Day: January 7, 2015

In giving rights to others which belong to them, we giverights to ourselves and to our country. John F. Kennedy (1917-1963)

by · January 7, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Financial Focus: Are you ready for a Big Income Tax Refund?

Financial Focus: Are you ready for a Big Income Tax Refund?

Financial Focus: Are you ready for a Big Income Tax Refund?   by Anthony Rivieccio, MBA, PFA Holiday time is over! Thanksgiving and Christmas have passed. The time for spending has finished! It is time to pay those holiday bills. Maybe you’re […]

by · January 7, 2016 · Personal Finance
January is National Eye Care Month

Nearly 80% of Americans with Digital Eye Strain Use Multiple Screens

“Second Screen” Trend May Worsen Eye Symptoms   LAS VEGAS — Nearly eight of every 10 Americans who suffer from digital eye strain (DES) use two or more devices simultaneously, according to a nationwide survey released today at the International Consumer Electronics […]

by · January 7, 2016 · Health & Nutrition, News
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Entergy Earns EEI Emergency Assistance and Recovery Awards

Entergy Earns EEI Emergency Assistance and Recovery Awards; Continues 18-year Record NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 6, 2016  — Entergy Corp. yesterday received the Edison Electric Institute’s Emergency Assistance and Recovery Awards to recognize the company’s outstanding power restoration efforts on behalf […]

by · January 7, 2016 · Business, Energy, Environment, News
Under Armour And IBM To Transform Personal Health And Fitness

Under Armour And IBM To Transform Personal Health And Fitness

New Cognitive Coaching System Will Apply Machine Learning to the World’s Largest Digital Health and Fitness Community LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — On Wednesday Under Armour announced a strategic partnership with IBM to create and provide meaningful data-backed […]

by · January 7, 2016 · Health & Nutrition, Sports
Victoria’s Secret Releases The Swim 2016 Catalogue Featuring Supermodel Elsa Hosk

Victoria’s Secret Releases The Swim 2016 Catalogue Featuring Supermodel Elsa Hosk

NEW YORK, Jan. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Victoria’s Secret launches the Swim 2016 collection with the release of the brand’s anticipated Swim Catalogue. Shot by acclaimed fashion photographer Guy Aroch on the beautiful island of Bora Bora, the catalogue features the sexiest, […]

by · January 7, 2016 · Business, News
Profile America: First U.S. Bank

Profile America: First U.S. Bank

FIRST U.S. BANK During the Revolutionary War, the rebelling colonies and the Continental Congress were anything but too big to fail. To the contrary, finances were very spotty and precarious. To help put affairs in order and make credit available, […]

by · January 7, 2016 · Profile America
Salamanca Receives Key Endorsements from the Bronx County Democratic Committee

Salamanca Receives Key Endorsements from the Bronx County Democratic Committee

Crespo calls Salamanca ‘a leader with a proven record of getting things done’   THE BRONX – The Bronx County Democratic Committee, as well as State Senator Ruben Diaz, Assembly Member Luis Sepulveda and Councilwoman Annabel Palma announced their support […]

Mayor de Blasio Promises $15 Minimum For All City Workers

Mayor de Blasio Promises $15 Minimum For All City Workers

Mayor’s announcement guarantees 50,000 city employees will make $15/hour by end of 2018    NEW YORK—Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced a $15 minimum wage for all City government employees and employees who provide contracted work for the City at […]

The Rams Ryan Rhoomes (30) scores in the paint.

Sense of Something Special at Rose Hill after latest win for Fordham

Sense of Something Special at Rose Hill after latest win for Fordham   By Rich Mancuso   Wednesday evening The Rose Hill Gym on the campus of Fordham University was not at capacity and that had nothing to do with […]

by · January 7, 2016 · Sports

Statement from Borough President Diaz Re: President Obama’s Executive Order on Guns

  “Considering the divide that exists in Congress, it took great leadership and courage on the part of President Barack Obama to make this executive decision. I hope this is a first step in spurring Congress into action to work […]

by · January 6, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Bronx Chronicle Quote of the Day: January 6, 2015

Bronx Chronicle Quote of the Day: January 6, 2015

When the sword is once drawn, the passions of men observe no bounds of moderation. Alexander Hamilton (1755-1804)

by · January 6, 2016 · Bulletin Board