Archive for March, 2015

Bodies Identified as Missing Men from East Village Fire

The NY Times and other media outlets confirm that FDNY firefighters pulled two bodies from the scene of an explosion that demolished three buildings in New York City’s East Village and identifyied them as the men reported missing after the […]

by · March 30, 2015 · News
Group Challenging Standardized Testing Comes To Lehman College, Wednesday

Group Challenging Standardized Testing Comes To Lehman College, Wednesday

ChangetheStakes.org, a citywide grassroots organization, is one of the groups helping to promote an important discussion on high stakes testing, the Common Core curriculum and teacher evaluations this Wednesday at Lehman College in the Bronx. Bronx parents, educators, and community […]

Duke, Kentucky, Wisconsin and Michigan State Make Final Four

Duke (33-4), the region’s No. 1 seed, is going to Indianapolis to play Michigan State in the Final Four. The other national semifinal game Saturday matches undefeated Kentucky and Wisconsin. The national championship game in men’s college basketball will be […]

by · March 30, 2015 · Sports
Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: March 30, 2015

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: March 30, 2015

by · March 30, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Photos

BREAKING NEWS:Cuomo, Legislature Reach Budget Accord

Fifth straight on-time budget achieved Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie today announced an agreement on the 2015-16 State Budget. The Budget agreement includes landmark education reforms and investment, an ethics package with […]

by · March 29, 2015 · Government, News
The Bronx Chronicle Welcomes John Burnett

The Bronx Chronicle Welcomes John Burnett

In 2013, when John Burnett, a financial services executive, decided to step into citywide politics as the Republican candidate for New York City Comptroller, I was immediately impressed by him and believed he was the best qualified person to run […]

by · March 29, 2015 · Announcements, Editorials

BRONX DA: CASES OF INTEREST FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 30, 2015

  Cases of Interest for the Week of March 30, 2015     Monday, March 30th, 2015 ADA Judge Part # Status Defendant Name Case Details Halpern, Dyer W. Justice Boyle Part 94   Sentencing   2:30 PM JOSEPH JUNKOVIC Junkovic […]

by · March 29, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Crime

BREAKING NEWS: Human Remains Found at Site of East Village Exolosion

Rescue workers on Sunday recovered a body at the site of a massive New York City building explosion, the New York Post reported. The New York Police Department confirmed the news to ABC and the New York Times. This is a developing story…

by · March 29, 2015 · Uncategorized
African Women’s Day Celebration 3/31/15

African Women’s Day Celebration 3/31/15

by · March 29, 2015 · Bulletin Board
Mayor de Blasio with school children

Lew’s Views: An IEP is Needed for Our Failing Schools

  Currently, Mayor Bill de Blasio and NY State Governor Andrew Cuomo are divided on the issue of basing a teacher’s evaluation on standardized testing scores. During the State of the State address, Governor Cuomo proposed various educational reforms involving […]

by · March 29, 2015 · Education News, Op Ed
Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: March 29, 2015

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: March 29, 2015

by · March 29, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Photos
News from Bronx Community Board #10 – March 2015

News from Bronx Community Board #10 – March 2015

By District Manager Kenneth Kearns News from Bronx Community Board #10 Contact 718-892-1161 Many of you now know that the former Whitestone-Capri Hotel has been operating as a homeless shelter for ninety-five families since last September. You also know that […]

by · March 28, 2015 · Bulletin Board
St. Raymond’s Student to be Appointed Grand Marshal of Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Event on Monday, March 30th at the School

St. Raymond’s Student to be Appointed Grand Marshal of Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Event on Monday, March 30th at the School

After Overcoming a Rare Disorder, Boy, 13, to be Appointed Grand Marshal of Children’s Hospital Fundraiser during School Ceremony More than 600 Fellow Students Expected to Attend Event on March 30th Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center will […]

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: March 28, 2015

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: March 28, 2015

by · March 28, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Photos
This Week in Parks: Mar 26, 2015 – Apr 1, 2015

This Week in Parks: Mar 26, 2015 – Apr 1, 2015

nyc.gov/parks Connect with NYC Parks This Week in Parks: Mar 26, 2015 – Apr 1, 2015 Citywide Highlights Learn to Swim Our spring lottery for free swimming classes, available for adults, kids, and toddlers, is now open! Spring Fun Guide […]

by · March 27, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Parks