Archive for August, 2014

CASH FOR GUNS Program September 20th

CASH FOR GUNS Program September 20th

The NYPD, along with BP Ruben Diaz’s and DA Robert Johnson’s offices are coordinating a “CASH FOR GUNS” program on Saturday September 20th, which in the past has successfully removed firearms from Bronx streets. Anyone who turns in an operable […]

by · August 29, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Local News
49th Precint on the lookout for Birchall Ave. Shooting Suspect

49th Precint on the lookout for Birchall Ave. Shooting Suspect

The 49th Precinct Detective Squad is on the lookout for he suspect of a shooting that happened on August 20th at 5:15PM at Birchall Ave.  The shooting victim appears to be in stable condition, albeit with a leg injury. If […]

by · August 29, 2014 · Bulletin Board
Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: August 29, 2014

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: August 29, 2014

Photo by Annie Boller

by · August 29, 2014 · Photos
“Voices from East of Bronx Park” Oral History Project In Search Of Volunteers

“Voices from East of Bronx Park” Oral History Project In Search Of Volunteers

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Interview your neighbors, family, and friends… JOIN US! Pelham Parkway-Van Nest, Allerton, and Morris Park Libraries are hosting the following interviewer trainings for our neighborhood oral history project: Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library Trainings: Saturday, October 25th 2:30 – […]

by · August 28, 2014 · Bulletin Board
“Borough President’s Cup” Little League Championship a Home Run for “Bronx Bombers”

“Borough President’s Cup” Little League Championship a Home Run for “Bronx Bombers”

On Tuesday, BP Ruben Diaz Jr., with the NY Yankees and AT&T, hosted the fourth annual “Borough President’s Cup” Little League Championshop, which featured a match between the 2013 champions Grand Slam Little League and challengers the Bronx Bombers, who […]

by · August 28, 2014 · Local News
Van Cortlandt Park to Receive $1.8 Million in Improvements

Van Cortlandt Park to Receive $1.8 Million in Improvements

More than $1.8 million in state and municipal capital grants will be used by the NYC Parks Department to improve Van Cortlandt Park, as announced by State Senator Jeff Klein and Council Member Andy Cohen.  The funding will bring many […]

by · August 28, 2014 · Bulletin Board
Fake Military Lawyer Busted At Bronx Veterans Hospital

Fake Military Lawyer Busted At Bronx Veterans Hospital

A Coast Guard ex-petty officer lied about being a former military lawyer as reported in the New York Post: “His awareness of courtroom decorum was lacking’’ to say the least, a Hempstead court source told The Post. Kenneth Goldstein, 51, of Queens […]

by · August 28, 2014 · Local News
Despite Postponed Forum, 78th Assembly Dem Primary Challenger Tirado Addressed Constituents

Despite Postponed Forum, 78th Assembly Dem Primary Challenger Tirado Addressed Constituents

When life hands you lemons, plow through and make lemonade. That’s exactly what 78th Assembly Candidate, Fernado Tirado, did despite the postponement of a public forum between himself and Assemblyman Jose Rivera. On Tuesday, the 78th Assembly Public Forum was […]

by · August 28, 2014 · News, Politics
Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: August 28, 2014

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: August 28, 2014

Photo by Annie Boller

by · August 28, 2014 · Photos
Federal Regulations Make Flying with Pets Safer

Federal Regulations Make Flying with Pets Safer

Jack the cat, Mocha, Rocket, and Bea are just the few names of animals that have died while traveling on an airline carrier. New federal regulations are now making it safer for pets to travel. Starting in January the Department […]

by · August 27, 2014 · Domestic News, News, Pets
Police Officer Saves Baby

Police Officer Saves Baby

A police officer did his job Tuesday when he put down his radar gun and responded to a Bronx apartment Tuesday ­reviving a 2-month-old girl who had stopped breathing as reported in the New York Post: Castillo, a four-year NYPD veteran […]

by · August 27, 2014 · Local News

Mark-Viverito, Vacca, and Levin to Kick Off City Food Drive and $1.32m Food Pantry Initiative

Speaker Mark-Viverito, Council Member Vacca, and Council Member Levin to Kick Off Citywide Food Drive and Announce $1.32 Million Food Pantry Initiative WHO: Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito Council Member James Vacca Council Member Stephen Levin New York Coalition Against Hunger Food […]

by · August 27, 2014 · Bulletin Board
Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: August 27, 2014

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: August 27, 2014

Photo by Annie Boller

by · August 27, 2014 · Photos
78th Assembly District Public Forum Cancelled Due to Lack of Response from Assemblyman Rivera

78th Assembly District Public Forum Cancelled Due to Lack of Response from Assemblyman Rivera

UPDATE:  THE FORUM IS POSTPONED UNTIL A LATER DATE.  PLEASE CHECK BACK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS SHORTLY   Unfortunately, due to a lack of response from Assemblyman Rivera or his camp, we will have to cancel the 78th District Assembly […]

by · August 26, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Local News
Community Rally – Shooting Response – 5PM Tomorrow at White Plains Rd. & E. 226th Street

Community Rally – Shooting Response – 5PM Tomorrow at White Plains Rd. & E. 226th Street

SHOOTING INCIDENT A three year old boy was grazed by a bullet on Saturday August 23rd At East 226th Street Join S.U.V. At A Community Rally SAY NO TO GUN VIOLENCE Date:  Today, Tuesday Aug 26th 2014 Time: 500:PM Location: […]

by · August 26, 2014 · Bulletin Board