Yesterday, at a press conference at Poe Park, Councilman Ritchie Torres announced funding for Health Bucks, an innovative program to promote healthier choices for Bronx residents whereby coupons offering $2 toward fruits and vegetables from farmer’s markets are distributed through local organizations to residents. Torres […]
Posted by Rev. Sen. Ruben Diaz on Sunday, July 27th, 2014 What You Should Know “You should know that Paul the Apostle in his letter delivered to the Galatian believers instructed them to: “As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good […]
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, filed a resolution with Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, to condemn the use of civilians as human shields by the terrorist group Hamas and support Israel’s right to self-defense. “The use of human shields by Hamas […]
On Tuesday, Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced the guilty pleas of two individuals who were charged in connection with a cocaine pipeline allegedly operating between New York City and the Dutchess County town of Wappingers Falls, in a sting […]
From the nyssenate.gov: Captain and Company Commander Arma E. Andon Award: Honoring Our Veterans Year: 2014 Arma E. Andon embodies the life, character and abilities of a generation of leaders who exemplify the great American spirit. Mr. Andon, also referred […]
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“Strawberry Shortcake took a picture with a dad a mom and a child, and when the family chose not to give a larger tip, Strawberry Shortcake ripped off her head and started cursing at the family.” (Councilman King has proposed […]
Yesterday, in interviews with The Bronx Chronicle and Bronx Talk with Gary Axelbank, Councilman Andy King, the co-chair of the Black, Asian and Latino Caucus, spoke out about the rhetoric that has come from the city’s Police Department, police union, and other affiliated […]
At the request of Council Member James Vacca and Community Board 11, the Department of Transportation (DOT) will install a traffic light at the intersection of Fish and Mace avenues near PS 97 in Pelham Gardens. The light will be […]
A number of prominent Bronxites have started “Latinas for Klein”, launching their grassroots effort to help to reelect state Senator Jeff Klein , hailing him as a leader on women and Latina issues. Prominent Bronx Latinas involved include Hilda Diaz, the […]
(This interview podcast can be downloaded here, or click above to listen. It is aproximately 8 minutes.) Click here to watch last night’s Bronx Talk from friend of the Chronicle Gary Axelbank, in which the Councilman calls in to discuss these issues […]
Pope Francis 1 used the occasion of the hundred year anniverary of the first World War to speak about the need to have dialogue on peace, on finding non-violent means of doing the business of foreign diplomacy and statecraft. He […]
“Somebody Come and Play”: 45 Years of Learning on Sesame Street Opens September 18, Featuring Muppets™, Children’s Area, Scripts, Scores and More. (Map and Directions) “Somebody Come and Play,” named after the classic Sesame Street song, will offer visitors a behind-the-scenes look at the […]
On Monday, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced more than $292 million in grant funding to support critical infrastructure protection, anti-terrorism programs, and core emergency preparedness and response functions in counties across the state. Approved by the federal Department of Homeland […]
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