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17th Council District: Be Informed, Vote TODAY

17th Council District: Be Informed, Vote TODAY

Six Vie In 17th Council District Race Today, the special election for the 17th City Council district. Polls will be open for voters to cast their ballots from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Voters can find out where to vote using the […]

In Their Own Words:  George Alvarez, Bronx For All

In Their Own Words: George Alvarez, Bronx For All

A Bronx for All of Us George Alvarez   We need to expect more from our representatives and more from our city. As a child of immigrants, who worked hard, got a good education and became a successful businessman and […]

by · February 22, 2016 · Bronx Politics, Election News, Op Ed
INBOX: Ted Cruz and Diaz Break Bread (Photo)

INBOX: Ted Cruz and Diaz Break Bread (Photo)

  On the eve of the ‪17th Council District‬ special election, we received this photo of Bronx State Senator Rev. Ruben Diaz greeting firebrand GOP presidential candidate Texas Senator Ted Cruz. Twice. It appears that Rev. Diaz emailed the photo to […]

NYC Votes Video Voter Guide: Rafael Salamanca | Bronxnet TV

NYC Votes Video Voter Guide: Rafael Salamanca | Bronxnet TV

Rafael Salamanca — Community First On Twitter: @SalamancaJr80 Campaign website: Salamanca NYC In this nonpartisan special election Mr. Rafael Salamanca, Jr. will be running on the independent Community First ballot line on February 23.  Citing the construction boom happening on the waterfront in […]

NYC Votes Video Voter Guide: J. Loren Russell | Bronxnet TV

NYC Votes Video Voter Guide: J. Loren Russell | Bronxnet TV

J. Loren Russell — Rebuilding Our BX On Twitter: @JLorenR Campaign website: J. Loren Russell — Rebuilding Our Community In this nonpartisan special election for City Council, Mr. J. Loren Russell will be running under the independent Rebuilding Our BX ballot line. Mr. Russell is […]

In Their Own Words: Julio Pabon, Bronx Not For Sale

In Their Own Words: Julio Pabon, Bronx Not For Sale

The future of our community will be decided on February 23rd with the election for our next City Councilmember. More than just another City Council race, this race is a reflection of the national debate in the presidential race: money […]

by · February 21, 2016 · Bronx Politics, Election News, Op Ed
NYC Votes Video Voter Guide: George Alvarez | Bronxnet TV

NYC Votes Video Voter Guide: George Alvarez | Bronxnet TV

George Alvarez  — Bronx For All On Twitter: @Vote_Alvarez Campaign website: Vote Alvarez In this nonpartisan special election Mr. George Alvarez will be running under the independent Bronx For All ballot line. Mr. George Alvarez holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science and a […]

NYC Votes Video Voter Guide: Joann Otero | Bronxnet TV

NYC Votes Video Voter Guide: Joann Otero | Bronxnet TV

Joann Otero — Bronx Stronger On Twitter:  @JoannOteroForc1 Campaign website: Joann Otero For Council In this nonpartisan special election Ms. Otero will be running under the independent Bronx Stronger ballot line.  Ms. Joann Otero served as chief of staff to former Councilwoman Maria del Carmen […]

NYC Votes Video Voter Guide: Marlon Molina | Bronxnet TV

NYC Votes Video Voter Guide: Marlon Molina | Bronxnet TV

Marlon Molina — Bronx Renewal    Mr. Molina is a former bank employee and member of Bronx Community Board 3 in Morrisania. Two years ago he co-founded the Bronx Volunteer Coalition to help match good samaritans with worthy causes. He feels strongest about […]

17th Council District Campaign Finance: Follow The Money

17th Council District Campaign Finance: Follow The Money

As the special election to fill the vacancy of former Bronx Council Member Maria del Carmen Arroyo draws nearer, The Bronx Chronicle decided to review the Campaign Finance Board (CFB) disclosure reports of each candidate who will appear on the […]

CD 17 Candidate George Alvarez Tweet Sparks ‘100 Democrats’ Civil War

CD 17 Candidate George Alvarez Tweet Sparks ‘100 Democrats’ Civil War

Committee of 100 Democrats Clash Over George Alvarez The above tweet tagging Bronx Chronicle managing editor Michael Benjamin (@SquarePegDem) sparked a firestorm of controversy and finger-wagging between members of the Bronx Committee of 100 Democrats and a Queens rump group […]

NYC VOTES RELEASES VOTER GUIDE TO CANDIDATES FOR COUNCIL DISTRICT 17 SPECIAL ELECTION

NYC VOTES RELEASES VOTER GUIDE TO CANDIDATES FOR COUNCIL DISTRICT 17 SPECIAL ELECTION

The New York City Campaign Finance Board (CFB) announces the release of the official NYC Votes Voter Guide for the special election in Bronx Council District 17 that will be held on Tuesday, February 23, 2016. The online guide provides non-partisan […]

Matters of Faith: A Giant, Faith And a Few Stones

Matters of Faith: A Giant, Faith And a Few Stones

WITH FAITH AND A FEW STONES by Rev. J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv.   1 Samuel 17:4, 50 ‬ (‭NLT)‬ “Then Goliath, a Philistine champion from Gath, came out of the Philistine ranks to face the forces of Israel. He […]

It’s official. Bronx BP Ruben Diaz Jr Endorses Rafael Salamanca, Jr

It’s official. Bronx BP Ruben Diaz Jr Endorses Rafael Salamanca, Jr

It’s official. On Friday, before a packed crowd, Bronx BP Ruben Diaz Jr endorsed Rafael Salamanca, Jr’s bid to become the next  City Councilman in the 17th Council District.   Other backers included Bronx Democratic County Leader Assemblyman Marcos Crespo, Senator […]

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY FOR WALK-IN VOTER REGISTRATION FOR 2/23 SPECIAL ELEX

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY FOR WALK-IN VOTER REGISTRATION FOR 2/23 SPECIAL ELEX

REMINDER: TODAY IS THE DEADLINE FOR REGISTERING TO VOTE IN THE 2/23 SPECIAL ELECTION   SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2016 9AM-5 PM BRONX BOARD OF ELECTIONS OFFICE ONLY ACCEPTING WALK-IN VOTER REGISTRATIONS  1780 GRAND CONCOURSE, BRONX NY The 17th District covers […]