Archive for March, 2014

Billy Joel and Fallon Do Doo Wop On Tonight Show

by · March 22, 2014 · Humor
A Performance Reading of Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 At the Bronx Library Center TODAY

A Performance Reading of Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 At the Bronx Library Center TODAY

A Performance Reading in the Style of Radio Drama of Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 on Saturday, March 22, 2014, 2:30 p.m. at the Bronx Library Center‘s auditorium. First published in 1953 when Nazi book burnings were fresh in the world’s consciousness, Bradbury’s […]

by · March 22, 2014 · Local News
Affordable Housing Networking Breakfast Friday At Lehman College

Affordable Housing Networking Breakfast Friday At Lehman College

by · March 22, 2014 · Local News
The Bronx Remembers Happy Land Fire Victims

The Bronx Remembers Happy Land Fire Victims

Yesterday, elected officials and community activists stood at the Happy Land Memorial Monument in West Farms to remember the 87 lives lost 24 years ago in the Happy Land Social Club fire. “Happy Land reminds us of the importance of ensuring that […]

by · March 22, 2014 · Local News

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: March 22, 2014

  Photo by Michael Yagoda

by · March 22, 2014 · Photos

FASTRACK Returns to the 1 Line In Upper Manhattan

FASTRACK Returns to the 1 Line In Upper Manhattan No 1 Service between 96th St and Dyckman St   On Monday, March 24, MTA New York City Transit’s FASTRACK program returns to the 1 line in Upper Manhattan.  1 service […]

by · March 21, 2014 · Bulletin Board

MTA Weekend Subway Service Advisory

Weekend Subway Service Advisory For Changes Affecting   1 4 5 6 7 A C D E F G J N Q R S Customers may visit our website at www.mta.info and check out “The Weekender” which previously took over the […]

by · March 21, 2014 · Bulletin Board
Watch What Host Pat Sajack Calls The Greatest Solve In Wheel Of Fortune History Wednesdayy

Watch What Host Pat Sajack Calls The Greatest Solve In Wheel Of Fortune History Wednesdayy

There are no words.  Except maybe… ….REALLY????  

by · March 21, 2014 · Uncategorized
Councilman Torres And Assemblyman Gjonaj Hold Meet & Greet At Parkside Houses Saturday

Councilman Torres And Assemblyman Gjonaj Hold Meet & Greet At Parkside Houses Saturday

Councilman Ritchie Torres and Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj will host a “Meet & Greet” tomorrow along with the 49th Precinct to address concerns and problems for current residents at the Allerton Coops, Parkside and Bronx Park East neighborhoods. It will take […]

by · March 21, 2014 · Local News
Assemblyman Benedetto announces agreement on the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Act

Assemblyman Benedetto announces agreement on the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Act

Assemblyman Benedetto announces agreement on the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Act Assemblyman Benedetto (D-Bronx), Chairman of the Veterans Affairs Committee of the State Assembly announced that a bipartisan agreement has been reached by the Assembly, Senate and governor to implement the […]

by · March 21, 2014 · Bulletin Board
Remembering Sister Miriam Thomas

Remembering Sister Miriam Thomas

With the passing of Sr. Miriam Thomas yesterday at the age of 80, we’d like to show you this honor from a decade ago, when she was honored on the floor the nation’s Congress, a national example of selfless service […]

by · March 21, 2014 · Uncategorized
News about plans for development of the Bronx waterfront has been all over the news recently.

Waterfront Report From Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. has released a new report outlining the positive effects the future redevelopment that the Special Harlem River Waterfront District will have on Bronx County. As noted in the report, the redevelopment of the Special […]

by · March 21, 2014 · Local News
Congressman Crowley Announces Legislation to Help Make Quality Child Care More Affordable for New York Families

Congressman Crowley Announces Legislation to Help Make Quality Child Care More Affordable for New York Families

Yesterday, East Bronx and Queens Congressman Joe Crowley announced legislation to increase access to quality and affordable child care for low-income families.  Crowley’s “Children First Act” will increase access to reliable, affordable child care for New York families in need, helping […]

by · March 21, 2014 · Local News
Meet The Stars Of “Chavez” The Cesar Chavez Biopic

Meet The Stars Of “Chavez” The Cesar Chavez Biopic

Diego Luna and the stars of “Cesar Chavez,” speak about their movie, a biopic about the legendary labor leader, at the premiere last night.  With Rosario Dawson, America Ferrera and Michael Pena.

by · March 21, 2014 · Uncategorized
Mayor Signs Paid Sick Leave Legislation, Bronx BP Weighs In

Mayor Signs Paid Sick Leave Legislation, Bronx BP Weighs In

Yesterday, Mayor Bill  De Blasio signed into law historic legislation that compels business owners to provide paid leave to workers in times of illness. Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. weighed in: “Today, Mayor de Blasio took a bold step forward […]

by · March 21, 2014 · Local News