Archive for August, 2014

20 month old Boy dies at Bronx day care

20 month old Boy dies at Bronx day care

A 56 Year old landscaper’s baby died in an unlicensed Claremont day care as originally reported by the Daily News: A 20-month-old boy died under mysterious circumstances at a Bronx day care run out of a woman’s apartment, authorities and family […]

by · August 23, 2014 · Local News

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: August 23, 2014

Photo by Annie Boller

by · August 23, 2014 · Photos
Bronx Job Opportunities

Bronx Job Opportunities

by · August 22, 2014 · Bulletin Board

Several Throgs Neck Bridge Lanes Closed This Weekend Aug. 22-25

Several Throgs Neck Bridge Lanes Closed This Weekend   The fourth weekend of binder and asphalt overlay replacement work at the Throgs Neck Bridge will result in two lanes closed during overnight hours and one lane closed this weekend Aug. […]

by · August 22, 2014 · Bulletin Board
CHAM hosts 2nd Annual Turner Syndrome Workshop

CHAM hosts 2nd Annual Turner Syndrome Workshop

Earlier this month, young girls and their families attended the second annual Turner Syndrome Workshop at The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM). Turner Syndrome affects 1 in 2,000 live births and occurs when there is an absence of all or […]

by · August 22, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Health & Nutrition
Kids at The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Received Visit from MLB Umpires Bringing Build-A-Bear Toys

Kids at The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Received Visit from MLB Umpires Bringing Build-A-Bear Toys

The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore where Major League Baseball umpires visited patients and gave out Build-A-Bear toys and outfits, including bear-sized Yankees™ and Mets™ uniforms.   Prince Cruz, 7, enjoyed his visit from MLB umpires at The Children’s Hospital at […]

New HIV Prevention Device Being Studied at Montefiore

New HIV Prevention Device Being Studied at Montefiore   HIV infection disproportionately impacts young African/African American and Latina women both nationally and in the Bronx. The vast majority of young women who contract HIV do so through heterosexual sex and […]

by · August 22, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Health & Nutrition
Community Health and Resource Fair

Community Health and Resource Fair

  NYC Council Member Andy King will be hosting a “Community Health and Resource Fair” this Saturday, Aug. 23, 11am to 4pm at 940 East Gun Hill Rd., Bronx. There will be mobile health and legal vans, health screenings, exhibits […]

by · August 22, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Health & Nutrition
7th Annual Allerton Ave & International Food Show on Sunday August 24th from 12pm-5pm

7th Annual Allerton Ave & International Food Show on Sunday August 24th from 12pm-5pm

NYS Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj, NY State Senator Jeffery Klein, NYC Councilman James Vacca, and NYC Councilman Ritchie Torres cordially invites you to the 7th Annual Allerton Avenue Festival which will be showcasing an International Food Show on Sunday August 24th […]

by · August 22, 2014 · Bulletin Board
Bronx CAN Back To School Health Fair

Bronx CAN Back To School Health Fair

NY State Senator Gustavo Rivera and the Bronx CAN Health Fair Partners sponsor a FREE Backpack Giveaway at Crotona Park in the Bronx on FRIDAY, August 22nd 2014 from 2pm to 6pm. – It’s part of the Bronx CAN Back […]

by · August 22, 2014 · Bulletin Board
Sears makes way for the new at Fordham Rd.

Sears makes way for the new at Fordham Rd.

Sears is closing its Bronx, 404 E. Fordham Road store to reduce on-going expenses, adjust their asset base, and accelerate the transformation of their business model according to the company as originally reported by ADRIANNE PASQUARELLI of Crain’s New York Business. Struggling retail giant […]

by · August 22, 2014 · Local News
Welcome2TheBronx Holds Bronx Fashion Week Tix Contest

Welcome2TheBronx Holds Bronx Fashion Week Tix Contest

Welcome2TheBronx, Ed García Conde’s Melrose & South Bronx based blog, announced a Bronx Fashion Week Ticket Contest. The contest brings attention to both Bronx Fashion Week and Garcia’s blog in the form of Fashion awareness. Look for some interesting answers to the question […]

by · August 22, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Local News
Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: August 22, 2014

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: August 22, 2014

Photo by Annie Boller

by · August 22, 2014 · Photos
Missouri National Guard Withdrawing from Ferguson

Missouri National Guard Withdrawing from Ferguson

BRONX CHRONICLE – Missouri’s Governor Jay Nixon ordered National Guard troops to withdraw from Ferguson after a night of calm and peaceful demonstrations Wednesday night. The small St. Louis suburb has been plagued with violent riots due to police fatally shooting an […]

by · August 21, 2014 · Domestic News, News
New Gun Offender Registry Legislation Seeks to Keep Community Informed

New Gun Offender Registry Legislation Seeks to Keep Community Informed

City Council Member Costa Constantinides (D-Astoria), with co-sponsors Bronx BP Ruben Diaz Jr. and Council Members Ritchie Torres and Paul Vallone, have introduced new legislation aiming to close the gap of information between communities and the NYPD about gun offenders […]

by · August 21, 2014 · Local News