Archive for June, 2014

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Bronx River Art Center Renovation Yesterday

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Bronx River Art Center Renovation Yesterday

Yesterday,  New York City public officials joined Bronx River Art Center Executive Director Gail Nathan, Board Chair William Aguado, and BRAC staff, students and patrons for a groundbreaking ceremony in celebration of the beginning of a $10 million city-funded renovation. […]

by · June 27, 2014 · Uncategorized

Congressman Engel Responds To Geese Killing

by · June 27, 2014 · Local News

East Bronx Ambulette Company Needs Drivers

  Zerega based, NY Non- Medical Ambulette + Bus Transportation looking for FULL-TIME drivers with CDL Class B or C with Passenger Endorsement. Applicants maybe subject to a pre- employment drug screening & criminal background check. Contact Eli 718-828-9800 ext 129 or […]

by · June 27, 2014 · Bulletin Board

Tracking How Breast Cancer Spreads: Einstein Receives $10 Million NIH Grant

The American Cancer Society predicts that 40,000 American women will die from breast cancer this year. Most of those deaths will occur due to cells from the primary tumor that spread to other parts of the body—the process known as […]

by · June 27, 2014 · Local News

NBA Draft

1 Andrew WigginsShooting Guard | Kansas | The second straight Canadian player selected first overall. Instant Analysis: Wiggins 2 Jabari ParkerSmall Forward | Duke | A versatile, NBA-ready prospect. Instant Analysis: Parker 3 Joel EmbiidCenter | Kansas | The injured […]

by · June 27, 2014 · Sports

Yesterday’s Sports Scores

2014 FIFA World Cup™ Group G United States 0 Full-time Germany 1 Video highlights and timeline Group G Portugal 2 Full-time Ghana 1 Video highlights and timeline Group H Algeria 1 Full-time Russia 1 Video highlights and timeline   Group […]

by · June 27, 2014 · Local News

Senator Schumer: The More Eyes on the Rails, the Better – We Need Federal Emergency Management Experts Focused On Response

Yesterday, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that he is co-sponsoring a bill called the Railroad Emergency Services Preparedness, Operational Needs, and Safety Evaluation (RESPONSE) Act of 2014, which would establish a subcommittee under the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) National […]

by · June 27, 2014 · Uncategorized

Fireworks Tonight!

by · June 27, 2014 · Local News

RWDSU President Stuart Appelbaum praises Senator Klein and IDC on Democratic Coalition announcement

Stuart Appelbaum, President of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union: “We are delighted that the IDC and the Democratic Conference are coming together to create a Democratic governing majority.   The  conference leaders, State Senator Jeff Klein and State Senator Andrea […]

by · June 27, 2014 · Uncategorized

Council Votes Yes To Create Municipal Id Program With Non-Citizen Eligibility

Yesterday, the City Council voted on legislation to establish a New York City Identity Card program that will “increase and facilitate access to public and city services”, according to the office of City Council communications, enabling documentation for undocumented immigrants, seniors, […]

by · June 27, 2014 · Local News

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: June 27, 2014

Photo by Annie Boller

by · June 27, 2014 · Photos

Assemblyman Gjonaj’s Anti-Koppell Rally For Sen. Klein

by · June 26, 2014 · Local News
Koppell Campaign Plans Opposition Rally Outside Klein Campaign Headquarters This Afternoon

Koppell Campaign Plans Opposition Rally Outside Klein Campaign Headquarters This Afternoon

Chronicle sources have confirmed that the campaign of Oliver Koppell will be holding a rally on Williamsbridge Road today near Lydig Avenue outside the campaign office shared by opponent Senator Jeff Klein and Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj, who have called on […]

by · June 26, 2014 · Local News

Summer Play Program In Westchester Square Area

by · June 26, 2014 · Bulletin Board

A Performance Reading of James McBride’s The Color of Water Saturday At the Bronx Library Center

From the Novel by James McBride The Color of Water: A Black Man’s Tribute to his White Mother Adapted and directed by David Houston. A 70-minute performance reading by Debbie Starker and David Houston. Saturday, June 28, 2014, 2:30 p.m […]

by · June 26, 2014 · Entertainment, Local News