Archive for August, 2015

Broken Campaign promises

Broken Campaign promises

by Roxanne Delgado Yesterday,  Brian Lehrer read my tweet #AskNYCMayor.on air. The Mayor response was Machiavellian. Deflecting resposibility, Mayor DeBlasio responded “You already have my vote. Go get the votes in the City Council and solidify the support in the […]

by · August 20, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Op Ed
Saturday’s Event – St Paul’s Lutheran Church, Parkchester

Saturday’s Event – St Paul’s Lutheran Church, Parkchester

by · August 20, 2015 · Bulletin Board
BRONX DA: NIECE FACES MANSLAUGHTER CHARGES IN DEATH OF UNCLE

BRONX DA: NIECE FACES MANSLAUGHTER CHARGES IN DEATH OF UNCLE

NIECE FACES MANSLAUGHTER CHARGES IN DEATH OF UNCLE Autistic Man Weighed Just 70 Pounds (Bronx, NY – August 19, 2015) – In 2010, James Thompson, a severely autistic and cognitively disabled man in the care of his mother, was 5’8, […]

by · August 20, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Crime
BP DIAZ BLASTS NYCHA HOUSING PROPOSAL

BP DIAZ BLASTS NYCHA HOUSING PROPOSAL

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. is raising serious concerns over a proposal by the New York City Housing Authority to develop open green spaces between existing buildings at city housing projects.   “The tenants of NYCHA should not be […]

by · August 20, 2015 · Bulletin Board
NYS Congressman Eliot Engel opposes JCPOA

Congressman Engle Supports Planned Parenthood

Congressman Eliot Engel, a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, spoke out against recent Republican attacks on Planned Parenthood. In defense of Planned Parenthood, Rep. Engel stated:   “The most recent Republican attacks on Planned Parenthood […]

by · August 20, 2015 · Government, News, Politics
Judge of the Civil Court of the City of New York and Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Today’s Verdict: POLICING THE POLICE

Today’s Verdict: Policing The Police by David Lesch, Esq.  As this summer is slowly coming to an end, we might look back and remember this season as the one when police officers throughout the country have themselves been the subject […]

by · August 20, 2015 · Legal Corner
Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: August 20, 2015

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: August 20, 2015

Photo by Mike Yagoda

by · August 20, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Photos
FAMED BRITISH BALLADEER ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK PLAYS SETON PARK

FAMED BRITISH BALLADEER ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK PLAYS SETON PARK

Acclaimed artist Engelbert Humperdinck serenades concertgoers at Senator Klein’s Summertime Symphonies Series   State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) hosted Engelbert Humperdinck at Seton Park on Tuesday. The British balladeer serenaded a crowd of more than 500 concertgoers as part of […]

Bronx Disability Activist Greg Bell, Sr. Mourned

Bronx Disability Activist Greg Bell, Sr. Mourned

Gregory D. Bell, Sr., 68, a military veteran, community activist and founder of Insight for New Housing, died of cancer at the Bronx V.A. Hospital on August 13. City Councilwoman Vanessa L. Gibson remembered Greg Bell as not only a strong […]

by · August 19, 2015 · Announcements, Obituary
Bronx African Advisory Council Hosts Community Business Workshop

Bronx African Advisory Council Hosts Community Business Workshop

The Bronx African Advisory Council (AAC) is hosting an open Community Business Workshop for persons interested in starting and growing their business.  Information about small business grants and loan will be made available. Date: Thursday, August 20th Time: 6 pm Location: Bronx […]

New Initiative Educating Bar Owners About New State ID Cards

New Initiative Educating Bar Owners About New State ID Cards

New brochure details changes in driver licenses, permits, and IDs, equipping servers with tool to spot fake or altered cards New York State will soon distribute electronic brochures to thousands of bar owners across the state describing the advanced security features […]

by · August 19, 2015 · Announcements, Government, News
Third Annual Concourse Village Family Day, 8/22

Third Annual Concourse Village Family Day, 8/22

Third Annual Concourse Village Family Day Bronx State Senator Ruben Diaz Sr. announced that the Third Annual Concourse Village Family Day will take place this Saturday, August 22, 2015 starting at 12 noon at Concourse Plaza East in the Bronx NY 10451. The […]

by · August 19, 2015 · Announcements, Bulletin Board
Matters of Faith: It’s Only A Test

Matters of Faith: It’s Only A Test

IT’S ONLY A TEST! By Reverend J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv   Ever wonder why your tests seem to be so much more challenging than others? Why your tests seem so much more overwhelming? So daunting? So heavy? I woke […]

by · August 19, 2015 · Daily Living, Faith, Op Ed
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.

BP Diaz Blasts NYCHA Development Proposal Eliminating Green Spaces

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. is raising serious concerns over a proposal by the New York City Housing Authority to develop open green spaces between existing buildings at city housing projects.   “The tenants of NYCHA should not be […]

by · August 19, 2015 · Breaking News, Housing
MUSIC ON THE BOULEVARD THIS SATURDAY!

MUSIC ON THE BOULEVARD THIS SATURDAY!

What: Music on the Boulevard When: Saturday, August 22nd, 12-6pm Where: Southern Blvd bet. E. 163rd Street & Westchester Ave Music on the Boulevard: Back-to-school Kick-off! The Southern Blvd. BID, in conjunction with Marketing & Advertising Solutions Inc. (MAS) & […]

by · August 19, 2015 · Bulletin Board