Archive for April, 2014

Stabbing Rampage: What Happened?

Yesterday, a student stabbed 21 students and a security guard with two kitchen knives, critically wounding at least 5 students, leaving the community and nation asking what happened?

by · April 10, 2014 · Uncategorized

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: April 10, 2014

Photo by Michael Yagoda

by · April 10, 2014 · Photos
Therapy dogs come to Lehman College

Therapy dogs come to Lehman College

The Wellness Education and Promotion Program at Lehman College hosted its first ever Pause for Paws event for students during the dreaded midterms period. Students had a chance to take a break from their busy studying and work schedules to […]

by · April 10, 2014 · Local News, News, Pets
FIAME, the Forum of Italian-American Educators

FIAME, the Forum of Italian-American Educators

The FIAME organization consists of educators, their families and friends, from public and parochial schools, with a mission to promote and preserve Italian culture for a new generation of Italian-Americans.  The organization has held the dinner dance for 30 years. […]

by · April 9, 2014 · Photos

Two Bronx Educational Workshops Focused on Chronic Kidney Disease & Diabetes Management

Chronic kidney disease (CKD), also known as chronic renal disease is a condition impacting 26 million American adults, with major risk factors including high blood pressure and diabetes.  As diabetes rates in the Bronx are amongst the highest in New […]

by · April 9, 2014 · Bulletin Board

“Mary V. Lauro Way” – Street Sign Unveiling Ceremony

by · April 9, 2014 · Bulletin Board

Important Notice – Southbound Hutchinson River Parkway at East Tremont Avenue

by · April 9, 2014 · Bulletin Board

1ST Annual Patrol Borough Bronx Youth Poetry Slam

1ST Annual Patrol Borough Bronx Youth Poetry Slam Youth & NYPD Communicating   For the 1st time ever youth and community got the opportunity to communicate with the New York Police Department in the Annual Patrol Borough Bronx Youth Poetry […]

The Chronicle Presents: Rhymes In The Bronx

On any given weekend in our borough, groups of individuals will be found standing around in circles, known as cyphers, on street corners, in apartments, in the park, or anywhere where ears are available to hear bars of rhymes, urban […]

by · April 9, 2014 · Entertainment

FDA Approves New Hand-Held Auto-injector To Reverse Heroine Overdose

Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a prescription treatment that can be used by family members or caregivers to treat a person known or suspected to have had an opioid overdose, which has led to debate about […]

by · April 9, 2014 · Domestic News, World News

Photography of Dianne Sposito Exhibit At Riverdale Library

“The Photography of Dianne Sposito” will open Monday at the Riverdale Library (Map and directions) and run through Saturday, April 26. Sposito is a creative artist and teacher who expresses her artistry principally through playwriting, but also works in photography.  A 2011 […]

by · April 9, 2014 · Local News

Yesterday’s Local Pro Sports Scores

Baltimore Orioles (3-5) New York Yankees (4-4) 14 – 5 Final  Yesterday, 1:05 PM  Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Orioles 3 1 0 3 0 4 0 3 […]

by · April 9, 2014 · Sports
Bronx Electeds Fight On At Equal Pay Day At City Hall Steps

Bronx Electeds Fight On At Equal Pay Day At City Hall Steps

City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito (speaking below), who represents the South Bronx and East Harlem, joined West Bronx Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson (far l.) and other elected officials  joined together yesterday on the City Hall steps, calling for enforcement of the […]

by · April 9, 2014 · Local News

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: April 9, 2014

Photo by Michael Yagoda

by · April 9, 2014 · Photos
NYC Silver Alert

NYC Silver Alert

Silver Alert issued 4/8/14 at 4:10 PM. NYPD has issued a Silver Alert for the disappearance of Willie M. Pickard, female, black, 72 years of age, from West Mosholu Parkway South and Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. Ms. Pickard suffers […]

by · April 8, 2014 · Local News