Dr. Michael Skelly, who worked for 13 years at the Bronx hospital as an infectious disease specialist, plans to file a lawsuit against the city claiming that he was wrongfully dismissed

Lew’s Views: Dr. Michael Skelly: Is He Being Used as a Scapegoat by the HHC?

This past Friday, On Live at Five did a story about Dr. Michael Skelly being fired by HHC from his position as an Infectious Disease Medicine from Lincoln Hospital. As a member of a Community Advisory Board of another Health […]

by · October 13, 2015 · Health, Health & Nutrition, Op Ed
Judge of the Civil Court of the City of New York and Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

De Blasio Tackles Inequality By Launching The Bail Lab

City to Test Bail Alternatives and Payment Strategies, Expand Data on Defendants’ Risk   Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced the Bail Lab, the next step in the City’s strategy to reform New York City’s bail system by avoiding unnecessary […]

Bronx Chronicle Quote of the Day: October 13, 2015

Bronx Chronicle Quote of the Day: October 13, 2015

Those who do not complain are never pitied. Jane Austen (1775-1817) http://www.thefreedictionary.com/_/shPg.aspx?t=q16721

by · October 13, 2015 · Bulletin Board
2 NorthEast Bronx Schools Receive a Big Surprise from Councilman Andy King

2 NorthEast Bronx Schools Receive a Big Surprise from Councilman Andy King

The feeling of Christmas came early to two elementary schools in the Northeast Bronx.  Today, NYC Council Member Andy King paid a visit to PS 41 Gun Hill Road School at 3352 Olinville Avenue, Bronx, and P.S. 112, the Bronxwood […]

by · October 13, 2015 · Bulletin Board
Senator Klein Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Senator Klein Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Klein honors distinguished Hispanic members of The Bronx community for outstanding service and dedication Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration features special guest Christine Chavez BRONX, NY – State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) honored distinguished members of the 34 Senate District at […]

by · October 13, 2015 · Bulletin Board

Borough President Diaz Urges Cyclists to Register for Tour De Bronx 2015

On Wednesday, October 14, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. will host a press conference encouraging cyclists from all over the region to participate in the 21st annual “Tour De Bronx,” the largest free cycling event in New York State. […]

by · October 13, 2015 · Bulletin Board

Rob Siano, Bronx GOP District Attorney Candidate To Kick Off Uphill Fight

Tomorrow Wednesday, October 14, Robert Siano, Republican candidate for Bronx District Attorney will formally kick off his campaign at 6:30 PM at the Bronx Republican Party HQ,  3029 Middletown Road, Bronx. Bronx GOP Supreme Court candidates are also expected participate. […]

by · October 13, 2015 · Bronx Politics, News
Featured Veteran: Garifuna Rising

Featured Veteran: Garifuna Rising

Featured Veteran: Garifuna Rising by Gonzalo Duran This week’s featured Veteran is Petty Officer 2nd Class Edson Arzu of the United States Navy (USN). Edson was born in Guatemala but raised in the Bronx, New York. He currently works at […]

by · October 13, 2015 · Bronx Personalities, Military, Veterans
Tech Summit at Fordham University Will Bring Bronx Talent Into Focus

Tech Summit at Fordham University Will Bring Bronx Talent Into Focus

Tomorrow, Fordham University, with the Bronx Technology Innovation Coalition (BXTIC), will be hosting its “4th Annual Summit on Technology in The Bronx.”  The summit looks to bring Bronx Technology startups across multiple sectors into focus, highlighting the wide breath of […]

Celebrating Grand Marshall Mario Cilento at the 39th Annual Columbus Day Parade

Celebrating Grand Marshall Mario Cilento at the 39th Annual Columbus Day Parade

Under a beautiful and cloudless blue sky, the 39th Bronx Italian Heritage Parade marched down Morris Park Avenue to Williamsbridge Road. The day was marked with mild temperatures that are usually typical of summer. The parade, as always, was hosted […]

by · October 12, 2015 · Cultures, Holidays, Local News
Silver Alert – Vincenzo Damiani

Silver Alert – Vincenzo Damiani

Silver Alert issued 10/12/15 at 12:01 AM. NYPD has issued a Silver Alert in regard to the disappearance of Vincenzo Damiani, an 85-year-old White male, from the area of Hone Avenue and Esplanade Place in The Bronx. He is described […]

BronxTalk Tonight — Making Art From Garbage

BronxTalk Tonight — Making Art From Garbage

MAKING ART FROM GARBAGE! Tonight’s BronxTalk features a Bronx artist who uses discarded plastic to make some remarkable pieces of art. Daniel Lanzilotta, a self-proclaimed ‘plastician’, will demonstrate his unique brand of creativity and explain to host Gary Axelbank how […]

Woodlawn Cemetery is the final resting place of  George L. (“Tex”) Rickard’s grave.  Tex Rickard was the founding owner of the New York Rangers Hockey team.

Kick Off The New York Rangers 2015-16 Season At Woodlawn Cemetery — This Was No Joke

Last week when The Bronx Chronicle received an email with the subject line: “New York Rangers Season Kick-off in The Bronx,” we were intrigued. When we realized it would be celebrated at Woodlawn Cemetery, our managing editor scratched his chin then […]

Letter To The Editor: Reclaiming The Bronx’s Cultural Legacy

Letter To The Editor: Reclaiming The Bronx’s Cultural Legacy

Don’t Let Gentrification Be The Main Consequence of the Reclamation of the Bronx’s Cultural Legacy It is great to see the cultural landmarks of the Bronx, such as the street jazz great Maxine Sullivan lived on, be officially recognized by […]

Letter To The Editor: Another NY-13 Challenger

Letter To The Editor: Another NY-13 Challenger

Dear Editor: I saw your interview with Clyde Williams and ask that in the future if you would please include me among the listed contestants for the Democratic race to succeed Representative Rangel in NY-13. I am a filed and […]