Archive for October, 2014

A horrible murder by terrorists; a creative opera.

The Death of Klinghoffer: Creativity, Not Anti-Semitism

There has been quite an uproar regarding the Metropolitan Opera’s staging of the opera “The Death of Klinghoffer”. I for one defend its presentation and the creativity of this opera. I object to those who are protesting, calling for a […]

by · October 22, 2014 · Arts & Artists, Editorials
First Bronx Marriott Hotel Coming in 2015, Jobs Investment Shows Promise

First Bronx Marriott Hotel Coming in 2015, Jobs Investment Shows Promise

Press Release: State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester), joined by Bronx Chamber of Commerce members and Residence Inn by Marriott hotel representatives hosted the first job fair for the new Residence Inn by Marriott Bronx at Metro Center Atrium, expected to […]

by · October 22, 2014 · Bulletin Board

The Oval Center at Montefiore

We are pleased to announce the opening of The Oval Center at Montefiore, a new care, teaching, and research site of the Montefiore/Einstein AIDS Center and Division of Infectious Diseases. Located near the main hospital on Montefiore’s Moses campus at […]

by · October 21, 2014 · Bulletin Board

Catalytic Converter Scam

Catalytic Converter Scam    Protect Your Business from Catalytic Converter Thieves Since 1975, all vehicles produced in the United States must have a catalytic converter as part of the exhaust system. The catalytic converter is an emissions-control device that contains […]

by · October 21, 2014 · Bulletin Board
Westchester Square celebrates Halloween

Westchester Square celebrates Halloween

by · October 21, 2014 · Bulletin Board
BP Diaz Addresses Urban Land Institute Tour

BP Diaz Addresses Urban Land Institute Tour

On Monday, October 20, 2014, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. addressed a tour of developers, planners, architects and other urbanists from around the world attending the Urban Land Institute’s convention. Participants were first walked through the 161st Business Improvement […]

by · October 21, 2014 · Bulletin Board
Drive 25

Drive 25

by · October 21, 2014 · Bulletin Board
Last Night’s BronxTalk: Development in Community Board 6

Last Night’s BronxTalk: Development in Community Board 6

Last night’s BronxTalk focused on affordable housing in the Community Board 6 which covers Belmont, West Farms, Bathgate, Tremont. The night’s guests were the Land Use Committee Chair and a special urban planning consultant from Columbia University. Both discussed the efforts […]

by · October 21, 2014 · Partners, Video
The Pelham Grand

The Pelham Grand: Just The Facts, Please

Over the past few months there have been many concerns regarding our new neighbors who are residing at the Pelham Grand. As a Community Board member, Member of the Pelham Grand Advisory Council and as a resident of the community […]

by · October 21, 2014 · Editorials, Local News
The Bronx Welcomes New Jersey!

The Bronx Welcomes New Jersey!

The little tour company that could and DID – delivered big yesterday. Bronx Historical Tours customized a tour for some very nice Cherry Hill, New Jersey residents and they LOVED it. Professor Lloyd Ultan – THE Bronx Historian was on […]

by · October 20, 2014 · Bulletin Board
Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson, 16 CD, Chair, NYC Council Committee on Public Safety

The Pathway to The American Dream

Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson has announced that she will be providing free immigration services in conjunction with CUNY at her district office which is located at 1377 Jerome Avenue. The phone number is 718-588-7500. This service will be available beginning October […]

by · October 20, 2014 · Local News
Bronx D.A.: The Cases Of Interest For The Week Of 10/20/14

Bronx D.A.: The Cases Of Interest For The Week Of 10/20/14

The Bronx Chronicle will now be providing the public service of widespread access to “The Cases Of Interest” by the Bronx District Attorney’s office. Every week we will be providing a PDF download of case information. You can download this […]

by · October 20, 2014 · Crime, Law
KLEIN, SEPULVEDA, & CRESPO HOST FUNDRAISER TO SAVE NO KILL ANIMAL SHELTER IN THE BRONX

KLEIN, SEPULVEDA, & CRESPO HOST FUNDRAISER TO SAVE NO KILL ANIMAL SHELTER IN THE BRONX

  State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) joined by Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda (D-Bronx), Assemblyman Marcos Crespo (D-Bronx) at Holy Cross School in Soundview on Sunday held a fundraiser aimed at saving the only no-kill animal shelter in Bronx County. Attendees also […]

by · October 20, 2014 · Animal Issues, Bulletin Board
KLEIN, SEPULVEDA & CASTLE HILL RESIDENTS TAKE ON PROPOSED “HOT SHEET MOTEL” with COMMUNITY RALLY

KLEIN, SEPULVEDA & CASTLE HILL RESIDENTS TAKE ON PROPOSED “HOT SHEET MOTEL” with COMMUNITY RALLY

BRONX, NY – State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) and Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda (D-Bronx) joined by the Castle Hill Neighborhood Betterment Association and more than 100 community leaders and residents rallied against the construction of a suspected “hot sheet motel” at […]

by · October 20, 2014 · Bulletin Board
STATEMENT FROM COUNCIL MEMBER ANDY KING REGARDING REPORTED CEASEFIRE DEAL WITH BOKO HARAM THAT WILL BRING KIDNAPPED SCHOOLGIRLS HOME

STATEMENT FROM COUNCIL MEMBER ANDY KING REGARDING REPORTED CEASEFIRE DEAL WITH BOKO HARAM THAT WILL BRING KIDNAPPED SCHOOLGIRLS HOME

Council Member Andy King is joined by members of the Nigerian community in the 12th District calling for the release of more than 200 kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls. Photo taken May 11, 2014.   “Today, it is with great faith and […]

by · October 20, 2014 · Bulletin Board