Archive for June, 2015

The MMA Journalist: State Senate Approves MMA But Bill’s Fate Still Uncertain In State Assembly

The MMA Journalist: State Senate Approves MMA But Bill’s Fate Still Uncertain In State Assembly

New York MMA Bill Status Update by Jim Genia Although yesterday was the last scheduled day of the 2015 legislative session and it came and went with seemingly no movement on the MMA bill, the outlook is still pretty positive […]

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT RANKS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AT MONTEFIORE AMONG THE TOP 50 IN THE COUNTRY IN EIGHT PEDIATRIC SPECIALTIES

Cancer, Cardiology and Heart Surgery, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Gastroenterology and GI Surgery, Nephrology, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and Urology Care at CHAM Recognized   NEW YORK (June 16, 2015) – Eight pediatric specialties at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) […]

by · June 18, 2015 · Bulletin Board
What you should know about rent regulation laws

What you should know about rent regulation laws

Fellow New Yorkers — You may have heard news about New York’s rent regulation laws potentially expiring tonight. If you are one of the more than two million New Yorkers who lives in rent-regulated housing, here’s what you need to […]

by · June 18, 2015 · Bulletin Board
[Place Your Name Here], Inc. — Own Your Own Business

[Place Your Name Here], Inc. — Own Your Own Business

[Place Your Name Here], Inc. By John Burnett   Imagine a society where everyone owned and operated a business. Well, technically, every household is like a privately owned business with responsibilities that include managing daily operations, seeking opportunities for growth […]

Forest Houses 11 Busted For Dealing Crack Cocaine and Heroin Trafficking

Forest Houses 11 Busted For Dealing Crack Cocaine and Heroin Trafficking

Eleven Hoods Charged In Manhattan Federal Court With Selling Crack Cocaine And Heroin In The Bronx Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, James J. Hunt, Special Agent in Charge of the New York […]

by · June 18, 2015 · Crime
Polanco Politics: Confronting Dominican Racial Injustice

Polanco Politics: Confronting Dominican Racial Injustice

Polanco Politics: Confronting Dominican Racial Injustice by Juan Carlos “J.C.” Polanco, Esq., MBA Born in the Dominican Republic but stripped of their citizenship, the children of Haitians living there are now being forced out of the only home country they […]

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: June 18, 2015

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: June 18, 2015

by · June 18, 2015 · Photos
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ALBANY LEADERS AGREE ON LEGISLATION TO PROTECT AND SUPPORT NAIL SALON WORKERS

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan and Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie today announced that a three-way agreement has been reached on legislation that protects and supports workers in nail salons. The legislation authorizes the Department of […]

by · June 17, 2015 · Business, Government, Labor
Family Searching for Woman Who Disappeared While Walking Her Dog

Family Searching for Woman Who Disappeared While Walking Her Dog

Family are on the lookout to find a 42 year old Diana Perez who disappeared on Sunday morning while walking her dog. Family members say that Perez was last seen walking her bull terrier 8 a.m. Sunday around White Plains […]

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

On Tuesday, June 11, 2015 the Office of the Bronx Borough President, Ruben Diaz Jr., hosted a press conference to address the concerns of Elder Abuse and spread awareness for this growing issues with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.  

by · June 17, 2015 · Bulletin Board

BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ CELEBRATES CARIBBEAN HERITAGE

On Thursday, June 18, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. will host his annual Caribbean Heritage Celebration at Bay Eden Senior Center, recognizing the rich history and culture of the community. “With thousands of individuals from the Caribbean living here […]

by · June 17, 2015 · Bulletin Board
7th Annual Fair at the Square – June 20th

7th Annual Fair at the Square – June 20th

Come out to the 7th Annual Fair at The Square this Saturday, June 20th!! 2 stages, lots of food and merchandise vendors, and local merchants promoting their programs, products, and services!!! It’s going to be a great time! Saturday, June […]

SENATOR KLEIN HOSTS CASTLE HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS AT BRONX DAY IN ALBANY

SENATOR KLEIN HOSTS CASTLE HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS AT BRONX DAY IN ALBANY

ALBANY, NY – State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) met with nearly 50 Bronx students from J.H.S. 127 Castle Hill Middle School at the State Capitol on Monday. The school’s visit coincided with the third annual Bronx Day celebration in Albany […]

by · June 17, 2015 · Bulletin Board
Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: June 17, 2015

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: June 17, 2015

by · June 17, 2015 · Photos

State Senate Passes Klein & Savino Bills to Combat Predatory Auto Lending Practices in New York State

Albany, NY— Independent Democratic Conference Leader State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) and State Senator Diane Savino (D-Staten Island/Brooklyn) announced Tuesday that the State Senate passed two critical pieces of legislation they sponsor aimed at  predatory subprime auto lending in New […]

by · June 16, 2015 · Bulletin Board