Archive for March, 2015

Wave Hill Events Mar 27–Apr 3

Wave Hill Events Mar 27–Apr 3

SAT, MARCH 28    TAI CHI CHUAN Quiet like a mountain, moving like a river, Tai Chi is a sequence of gentle movements based on images found in nature. In this beginner-level class, Irving Yee, a member of the William CC […]

by · March 27, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Parks

Free Tax Prep Centers in the 80th District

  Free Tax Prep Centers The Department of Consumer Affairs offers two ways for New Yorkers to file their taxes safely and for free: Online: Annual income of $60,000 or less. Go to nyc.gov/taxprep. The online service is easy and […]

by · March 27, 2015 · Bulletin Board
Jacobi Medical Center Celebrates National Nutrition Month

Jacobi Medical Center Celebrates National Nutrition Month

  In honor of National Nutrition Month, staff and patients from Jacobi Medical Center participated in a “Mindful Mile” walk to promote physical fitness as an essential component of healthier living.  About 30 participants gathered in Jacobi’s Atrium and walked […]

Artify Norwood Music Festival this Saturday

Artify Norwood Music Festival this Saturday

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: March 27, 2015

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: March 27, 2015

by · March 27, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Photos

Carmen Rosa Will Be Lain To Rest Friday

Carmen Rosa will be buried Friday morning from the Woolworth Chapel in Woodlawn Cemetery at 10am.

The Wildlife Conservation Society  To Hold 7th Annual WCS Run for the Wild tm  At the Bronx Zoo

The Wildlife Conservation Society To Hold 7th Annual WCS Run for the Wild tm At the Bronx Zoo

WCS Run for the Wild is presented by Con Edison The Wildlife Conservation Society To Hold 7th Annual WCS Run for the Wild tm At the Bronx Zoo Annual 5K run/walk is dedicated to gorillas and other wildlife Registration open […]

by · March 26, 2015 · Bulletin Board
Fmr CM Madeline Provenzano

Proposal Naming School for Former Councilwoman Stirs Controversy

Inappropriate Remarks The Morris Park Community Association is appalled by the self-serving remarks by Van Nest Alliance Vice President Bernadette Ferrara.  Her claims that Councilman James Vacca spoke for 25 minutes to influence the board’s vote is ludicrous. The Education Committee […]

by · March 26, 2015 · Community Affairs, Op Ed

What You Should Know: Ted Cruz and Bronx Hopes

Imagine Ted Cruz Coming to the South Bronx by Sen. Rev. Ruben Diaz, Sr You should know that on Monday, March 23, 2015, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) announced his candidacy for the 2016 GOP nomination for President of the […]

by · March 26, 2015 · Op Ed, Politics, Religion
Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: March 26, 2015

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: March 26, 2015

’tis the season

by · March 26, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Photos
Williamsbridge Oval Park Nominated to State and Federal Historic Places Registry

Williamsbridge Oval Park Nominated to State and Federal Historic Places Registry

(Albany NY) Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the New York State Board for Historic Preservation has recommended the addition of  Williamsbridge Oval Park and 21 other properties, resources and districts to the State and National Registers of Historic […]

by · March 25, 2015 · Government, Local News, Parks
Parents, Clergy Urge Lawmakers to Take Action of Education Reforms

Parents, Clergy Urge Lawmakers to Take Action of Education Reforms

Albany NY – More than a dozen parents and members of clergy traveled to the New York State Capitol building in Albany on Wednesday afternoon to urge the passage of bold, structural education reforms to fix statewide failing schools. With nearly 800,000 […]

by · March 25, 2015 · Education News, Government
SENATE PASSES BILL LEGALIZING MIXED MARTIAL ARTS IN NY, AGAIN

SENATE PASSES BILL LEGALIZING MIXED MARTIAL ARTS IN NY, AGAIN

Measure Receives Senate Approval for the Sixth Consecutive Year to Allow the State to Sanction and Regulate Professional MMA Events The New York State Senate today passed legislation for the sixth consecutive year to legalize and regulate mixed martial arts […]

by · March 25, 2015 · Government, Local News, Sports
J.C. Polanco, Esq., MBA

BP Diaz To Talk Bronx-Israel Relations

On Thursday, March 26, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. will host a discussion and question and answer session on his recent visit to Israel.   The event will take place at the Riverdale YM-YWHA, 5626 Arlington Avenue, Bronx, NY, […]

by · March 25, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Government
NYC ELECTRONIC VOTE SCANNER Machine

Polanco Politics: Say No to NonCitizen/Resident Voting

The issue of noncitizen voting has been in the news in recent days and has become an issue in the NY-11 congressional race in Staten Island/Brooklyn. To better educate our readers, The Bronx Chronicle invited attorneys and CUNY professors Juan […]