New Hands-Free Technologies Pose Hidden Dangers for Drivers

New Hands-Free Technologies Pose Hidden Dangers for Drivers

Potentially unsafe mental distractions can persist for as long as 27 seconds after dialing, changing music or sending a text using voice commands, according to surprising new research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The results raise new and […]

by · November 3, 2015 · Technology
Bronx native Monell proud of his Mets teammates World Series run

Bronx native Monell proud of his Mets teammates World Series run

  Bronx native Monell proud of his Mets teammates despite falling short By Rich Mancuso   Sunday evening Johnny Monell watched his New York Mets teammates lose Game 5 of the World Series at his home in Southern New Jersey. […]

by · November 3, 2015 · Sports
Community Mourns for Halloween Crash Victims at Candlelight Vigil

Community Mourns for Halloween Crash Victims at Candlelight Vigil

Over 500 family, friends, and community members filled the street to mourn the victims of the fatal car crash that happened on Halloween. A section of Morris Park Avenue, from Bogart Avenue to Fowler Avenue, was blocked off to traffic […]

by · November 2, 2015 · Local News, News
The Peace Project – Album Release Concert, November 14

The Peace Project – Album Release Concert, November 14

Simply Entertainment Productions, in conjunction with MAS, Inc, presents Minister Jose E. Figueroa, Jr.’s ‘The Peace Project’ gospel album release concert on Saturday, November 14, 7pm at the Latino Pastoral Action Center, 14 W. 170th Street in the Bronx, NY. The […]

Brain Health Survey Infographic (PRNewsFoto/AARP)

AARP: Only 1 In 2 Adults Actively Maintaining Good Brain Health

New Survey Results Released with the Launch of the Global Council on Brain Health WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — In AARP’s latest survey on brain health, it found that although virtually every adult age 40 and over (98%) believes it […]

by · November 2, 2015 · Health & Nutrition
New Feature: NY Lottery Results

New Feature: NY Lottery Results

As a service to our readers, The Bronx Chronicle will print the midday/evening Numbers and Win4 results as well as the results of the various daily NY Lottery game drawings. We do this as a service to our readers and […]

by · November 2, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Lottery
CorruptionWatch: Is Politics In New York ‘All About The Effing Money’?

CorruptionWatch: Is Politics In New York ‘All About The Effing Money’?

Political blogger and TBC contributor Gary Tilzer says that this NY Post front page sums up the upcoming trials of former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and former State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos—and political corruption in general. He cites disgraced […]

Celebrating Two Years As a Trusted Source of Bronx Community News

Celebrating Two Years As a Trusted Source of Bronx Community News

The Bronx Chronicle is proud to announce our second anniversary providing the Bronx with truly local news, events and community concerns. This has been a grassroots endeavor from the start, and continues to be driven by a team of community […]

by · November 2, 2015 · Announcements
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Mancuso: For Mets, The Future Is Now

Like the Royals the Mets got a taste of what could come By Rich Mancuso, TBC Sports Editor   There were no heads bowed in the New York Mets clubhouse a few minutes after their season ended as the Kansas […]

by · November 2, 2015 · Sports
Letter To The Editor — AirBnB

Letter To The Editor — AirBnB

Dear Editor, Last Friday, our community gathered together at City Hall to speak out against an extreme home sharing bill aiming to discourage New Yorkers from sharing their homes. This bill unfairly targets New Yorkers and their families by seeking to […]

Bronx DA: Cases of Interest for the Week of November 2nd, 2015

Bronx DA: Cases of Interest for the Week of November 2nd, 2015

  Cases of Interest for the Week of November 2nd, 2015 Monday, November 2nd , 2015 ADA Judge Part # Status Defendant Name Case Details Greenfield, D. Justice Torres Part 86   Jury Selection OSMONDO SMITH Smith is charged with […]

by · November 1, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Crime
Morris Park Halloween Crash Horror

Morris Park Halloween Crash Horror

USAToday reports that the driver who crashed his car into a group of trick-or-treaters along Morris Park Avenue in the North Bronx and killing three people, may have suffered a seizure, according to NYPD sources. According to a report in USAToday, […]

by · November 1, 2015 · News
Mancuso: Cold Comfort For Mets Fans

Mancuso: Cold Comfort For Mets Fans

Only comfort is Mets have one more shot Sunday night By Rich Mancuso     They know it is a tough situation. One more loss Sunday night and this marvelous season of New York Mets baseball is over. And it […]

by · November 1, 2015 · Sports
Veterans Parade

Veterans Parade

Honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War. We are proud to announce that our Grand Marshall this year is Lt Col Floyd Carter. WWII, Korea, and Vietnam Veteran and proud Tuskegee Airman. (Full biography attached below) Parade will kick […]

by · November 1, 2015 · Bulletin Board
The Bronx Chronicle Welcomes A New Addition: Veteran Sports Journalist Rich Mancuso

The Bronx Chronicle Welcomes A New Addition: Veteran Sports Journalist Rich Mancuso

Since its inception by a team of passionate Bronxites in October 2013, The Bronx Chronicle has been an evolving and independent source for news, information and events across the borough. Each member of the Chronicle team comes from a different […]

by · November 1, 2015 · Bronx Personalities, Sports