Archive for July, 2015

Assemblywoman Joyner hosts Senior Life Planning Workshop

Assemblywoman Joyner hosts Senior Life Planning Workshop

by · July 15, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Senior Issues
BRONX DA: TRAVIS BLOCH ARRAIGNED IN KILLING OF CHRISTOPHER DURAN; ALSO IN ANOTHER SHOOTING WITH SAME GUN

BRONX DA: TRAVIS BLOCH ARRAIGNED IN KILLING OF CHRISTOPHER DURAN; ALSO IN ANOTHER SHOOTING WITH SAME GUN

TRAVIS BLOCH PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO KILLING OF TEEN CHRISTOPHER DURAN Also Arraigned in Prior Incident Using Same Weapon (Bronx, NY – July 14, 2015) – Bronx Supreme Court District Attorney Robert Johnson announces the Supreme Court indictment of 28-year-old […]

by · July 15, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Crime
Free Rat Academy Event Tonight

Free Rat Academy Event Tonight

by · July 15, 2015 · Bulletin Board
Volunteers Organize & Pack for Emergency Relief Clothing Program by AAOHA

Volunteers Organize & Pack for Emergency Relief Clothing Program by AAOHA

On Sunday July 12th The Albanian American Open Hand Association with over 20 volunteers packed more than 120 boxes of clothes donated to their emergency relief clothing program. The program, one of many by the organization, will provide clothing to […]

by · July 15, 2015 · Community Affairs
Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: July 15, 2015

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: July 15, 2015

by · July 15, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Photos

Macy’s and Donald Trump

What You Should Know By Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz 32nd Senatorial District Macy’s and Donald Trump You should know that it is ironic how people can react in different occasions. Some time ago I remember that I, along with Assemblyman […]

by · July 14, 2015 · Op Ed

Mid-Bronx Council Job Openings

Resident Assistant Mid-Bronx Council, a Bronx-based Organization, seeks and individual to be responsible for weekly schedule in liaison with the Housing Administration Office. Update schedule monthly on activities, incidents, and any other report using excel. Ensure that all sites are […]

Preparing for a safe, successful school year

Preparing for a safe, successful school year

Although it’s only mid-July, the start of a new school year is almost here. The Bronx Chronicle believes it’s important for parents to prepare their children for the challenges ahead. To that end, we have compiled a list of things […]

COMPTROLLER STRINGER AUDIT TO REVEAL TENS OF THOUSANDS OF BACKLOGGED REPAIRS AT NYCHA – LITTLE PROGRESS, DESPITE ASSURANCES

COMPTROLLER STRINGER AUDIT TO REVEAL TENS OF THOUSANDS OF BACKLOGGED REPAIRS AT NYCHA – LITTLE PROGRESS, DESPITE ASSURANCES

Repairs ‘fixed’ for purposes of record keeping as tenants continue to suffer   55,000 backlogged repairs Average 370 days to fix safety violations Housing authority says problem ‘fixed’ if tenant not home Stringer Announces Four-Part Reform Agenda to Bring Accountability […]

by · July 14, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Housing
Police Athletic League PLAYSTREETS at Van Nest Park

Police Athletic League PLAYSTREETS at Van Nest Park

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: July 14, 2015

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: July 14, 2015

by · July 14, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Photos

NEW YORKERS ALERTED TO SCAM TICKETS TO SEE POPE FRANCIS DURING VISIT TO NEW YORK

GOVERNOR CUOMO WARNS AGAINST SCAM TICKETS TO SEE POPE FRANCIS DURING VISIT TO NEW YORK Governor Andrew M. Cuomo warned New Yorkers of scams surrounding Pope Francis’ scheduled September visit, urging those interested to only get tickets from verified sources. […]

Brodsky: Obama Makes Good On Becoming A Transformational President

Brodsky: Obama Makes Good On Becoming A Transformational President

Obama To End Three More Wars: Vietnam and Cold War Finally Over, Civil War Next by Richard Brodsky Put aside ending the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. They weren’t so much divisive as the American people changed their mind, once the […]

by · July 13, 2015 · Op Ed
Wright: ‘Indeed, I Am a Candidate for Congress’

Wright: ‘Indeed, I Am a Candidate for Congress’

      Last month, using the simple statement, “I am indeed, a candidate for Congress,” Harlem Assemblyman Keith L. T. Wright kicked off his long anticipated bid to succeed the retiring Lion of Harlem, Rep. Charles B. Rangel. The […]

by · July 13, 2015 · Bronx Politics, News, Politics
Red Cross Blood Drive, July 14

Red Cross Blood Drive, July 14

  State Senator Rev. Ruben Diaz, Sr. will be sponsoring a Blood Drive through the American Red Cross on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 from 12 noon until 5PM at his District Office located at 900 Rogers Place. A Red Cross Mobile Unit will […]

by · July 13, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Health Fairs