Archive for June, 2015

Bronx Democratic County Committee to March at Heritage of Pride Parade

Bronx Democratic County Committee to March at Heritage of Pride Parade

The Bronx Democratic County Committee (BDCC) in Conjunction with New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli has announced that BDCC will be marching in the Heritage of Pride Parade this Sunday, June 28th. The BDCC, which is led by Bronx Democratic […]

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: June 24, 2015

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: June 24, 2015

by · June 24, 2015 · Photos
NYC to Add 1,300 New Police Officers as Part of Yearly Budget

NYC to Add 1,300 New Police Officers as Part of Yearly Budget

Mayor Bill de Blasio and the New York City Council agreed on a budget for the new fiscal year yesterday. with one major inclusion to hire 1,300 new police officers. “The 1,300 additional NYPD officers that will be hired next […]

Senator Diaz Criticizes Mayor Bill de Blasio Stand on Dominican Republic

What You Should Know By Senator Rev Rubén Díaz You should know that this past Sunday, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio decided to go to Upper Manhattan in the midst of the Dominican community to ask for a […]

Activists Win Battle Battle Over LG Tower At Hudson Palisades

Activists Win Battle Battle Over LG Tower At Hudson Palisades

New York Elected Officials Instrumental in Litigation Forcing LG Retreat on Proposal State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester), Congressman Eliot Engel (D-Bronx/Westchester), Senator Adriano Espaillat (D-Manhattan/Bronx), Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx/Westchester) and Council Member Andrew Cohen (D-Bronx) praised the agreement announced today […]

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.

BP Diaz Praises FY 2016 City Budget

Saying that it is great to see that an agreement was made on the 2016 City budget in a timely manner, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. praised the new City budget for including money to hire 1300 new police […]

BP Ruben Diaz Jr. joined State Senator Jeff Klein, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and then Community Board #8 Chairman Robert Fanuzzi at an announcement concerning legislation opening parts of the Jerome Park Reservoir for public use ( June 4, 2014).

City DEP Approves Public Access Pilot Program At Jerome Park Reservoir

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. is praising a decision by the City’s Department of Environmental Protection to expand public access to the Jerome Park Reservoir. “This is incredibly welcome news, and something my office has advocated for over the […]

STATEMENT FROM BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ RE: South Carolina’s Confederate Flag

STATEMENT FROM BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ RE: South Carolina’s Confederate Flag

“The Confederate flag represents a period of time where the American people were shattered and violently divided over how humans should be treated based on the color of their skin, representing a culture that promotes division and discrimination. “I am […]

by · June 23, 2015 · Bulletin Board, History, News
James J. Peters VA Community Open House–June 29th 12- 4 p.m.

James J. Peters VA Community Open House–June 29th 12- 4 p.m.

by · June 23, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Veterans
Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: June 23, 2015

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: June 23, 2015

by · June 23, 2015 · Photos

Wright2016 Fundraising Kicks Into Gear

Tonight, prominent New York attorneys and lobbyists, David Schwartz, Brad Gerstman, Robert Malito, & Perry Ochacher are hosting a fundraising reception in support of ASSEMBLYMAN KEITH L.T. WRIGHT’s bid for Congress from NY-13. Wright, who announced his run earlier this month, […]

by · June 22, 2015 · Bronx Politics, News
Mosque Eesa ibn Maryam in Hollis, Queens

Ramadan: A Time of Reflection, Prayer, and Fasting

This past Thursday marked the beginning of Ramadan, the holy month for the Muslim religion. All Muslims take part in the month long dawn-to-sunset fast that is the hallmark of Ramadan. Eating any food or drinking any liquid (including water) […]

by · June 22, 2015 · Faith, Holidays, Religion
Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: June 22, 2015

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: June 22, 2015

by · June 22, 2015 · Photos
Discovery for Justice Fundraiser June 28th

Discovery for Justice Fundraiser June 28th

by · June 21, 2015 · Bulletin Board
Happy Father's Day

Happy Father’s Day 2015

The Bronx Chronicle would like to wish a Happy Father’s Day to all of the dutiful fathers of the Bronx!

by · June 21, 2015 · Bulletin Board