Archive for May, 2014
What is a Feuilleton?
The Scripps National Spelling Bee is over and the last word ws “feuilleton”. So what the heck is a feuilleton? A: THIS. Feuilleton (French pronunciation: [fœjtɔ̃]; a diminutive of French: feuillet, the leaf of a book) was originally a kind of supplement attached to the political portion ofFrench […]
NYC DOT Announces Third Annual “We’re Walking Here” NYC School Winners
The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced the results of this year’s “We’re Walking Here” competition, with P.S. 90/Edna Cohen School, Coney Island, Brooklyn; P.S. 1 Tottenville School, Staten Island; and P.S. 307/Pioneer Academy, Corona, Queens; earning […]
Mayor de Blasio Announces More Than 10,000 New Full-Day Pre-K Seats at Community-Based Early Childhood Centers in Every Borough
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GawBNp3CA3A Mayor de Blasio announced on Friday that New York City will open 10,400 additional full-day pre-kindergarten seats in Community-Based Early Childhood Centers by September 2014. Communities including Crotona-Tremont in the Bronx, as well as Flushing and Jamaica in Queens, […]
Yesterday’s Local Sports Scores
American League Yesterday, 7:05 PM Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York Minnesota Twins (25-27) New York Yankees (28-25) 6 – 1 Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Twins 0 1 0 3 0 0 […]
Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: May 31, 2014
Photo by Michael Yagoda
Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Association Fundraiser
The Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Assocation had its annual spring event, a fundraiser at Maestros in Morris Park, in which Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj and members Alex Nilaj and Elaine Feder were honored, as well as the ownership of the Lydig Coffee […]
Kerry To Snowden: “Accept Consequences Of That Act Of Civil Disobedience”
“[Snowden] should do what many people who have taken issue with their own government do, which is challenge it, speak out, engage in an act of civil disobedience,” said Secretary of State John Kerry in an interview with Gwen Ifill […]
State Senate’s Animal Advocacy Day Wednesday
The New York State Senate on Wednesday marked the 4th annual Animal Advocacy Day at the Capitol by passing bills, sponsored by Senator Greg Ball (R-C-I, Patterson), to protect animals from harm and cruelty. Animal Advocacy Day brings together lawmakers, law […]
Assembly Passes Legislation to Increase Number of Land Banks in New York
Speaker Sheldon Silver and Local Governments Committee Chair William Magnarelli announced yesterday the passage of legislation that would authorize the increase of the number of land banks in New York State from 10 to 20 (A.8819, Magnarelli). The Chronicle reported […]
Assembly Approves Compassionate Care Act
Earlier this week, the State Assembly passed the Compassionate Care Act, a measure that would allow the use of marijuana to treat serious, life-threatening illnesses under the supervision of a licensed health care practitioner, creating one of the nation’s most […]
Planning Strategy for East Midtown to Foster Growth, Create Jobs, and Drive Critical Up-Front Infrastructure Investments Announced Today
Mayor Bill de Blasio, Council Member Dan Garodnick and Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer today announced a multi-part strategy to strengthen East Midtown as a world-class 21st Century commercial district. The framework announced today attempts to help ensure East Midtown’s […]
Yesterday’s Local Sports Scores
Stanley Cup Playoffs Yesterday, 8:00 PM Madison Square Garden, New York, New York Montreal Canadiens (2-4-0) New York Rangers (4-2-0) 0 – 1 Final 1 2 3 Total Canadiens 0 0 0 0 Rangers 0 1 0 1 Recap – Box […]
Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: May 30, 2014
Photo by Michael Yagoda
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