Archive for September, 2015

Yom Kippur Observation Culminates Jewish High Holy Days

Yom Kippur Observation Culminates Jewish High Holy Days

The Bronx Chronicle wishes a peaceful, reflective, and easy fast to everyone observing Yom Kippur. G’mar Hatima Tova and may all have health, sweetness and happiness in the new year.

by · September 23, 2015 · Faith, Religion
1 Mile Walk/Run in Honor of Kips Bay Alumnus Deputy Chief Steve Bonano 9/26/15 10am

1 Mile Walk/Run in Honor of Kips Bay Alumnus Deputy Chief Steve Bonano 9/26/15 10am

by · September 22, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Community Affairs
Day for Kids Festival @ Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club 9/26/15 12pm – 4pm

Day for Kids Festival @ Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club 9/26/15 12pm – 4pm

by · September 22, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Community Affairs
3rd Annual Family Fall Classic Charity Softball Game

3rd Annual Family Fall Classic Charity Softball Game

On Sunday, September 20, 2015 family, friends and community members from around The Bronx came out the 3rd Annual Family Fall Classic Charity Softball Game at the Castle Hill Little League Baseball Field. It was an afternoon of fun and […]

Bronx Delegation, Democratic State Committee meeting, Fall,2015 L-R James Duarte,Kenny Agosto, Anthony Perez, Bernice Williams, Mark Haynes, Diana Diaz, Linda Duke, Lewis Goldstein, Joe McManus and Gregory Delts

Strong Showing by the Bronx at NYS Democratic State Committee Meeting

Last night, The New York State Democratic Committee held its Fall meeting at the Grand Hyatt in Manhattan. The meeting was well attended by Members of The New York State Democratic State Committee from The Bronx, despite it being held […]

by · September 22, 2015 · Bronx Politics, Politics
Photo op-ed: How Bronx Pols Protect Themselves

Photo op-ed: How Bronx Pols Protect Themselves

How Corrupt Bronx Pols Protect Themselves From Prosecution Another photo op-ed from contributor Gary Tilzer (@unitednyblogs) http://truenewsfromchangenyc.blogspot.com/

Rich Thomas Upends Old Guard in Mt Vernon Elex

Rich Thomas Upends Old Guard in Mt Vernon Elex

Thomas declares victory in Mt. Vernon mayoral primary MOUNT VERNON – City Councilman Richard Thomas declared victory in the Democratic mayoral primary election in Mount Vernon on September 10. Five candidates ran but Rich Thomas was the only one not […]

by · September 22, 2015 · Government, Local News, News, Voting Rights
Bronx Assemblyman Says Technology Is The Future of Work

Bronx Assemblyman Says Technology Is The Future of Work

Last Thursday afternoon, hundreds of Bronxites, young and old, social entrepreneurs and business leaders gathered at the historic Old Bronx Courthouse on Third Avenue and 161st Street for Assemblyman Michael Blake’s “New Faces of Technology” event.       The […]

Gridlock Sam says, “Papal visit to NY means traffic jams of biblical proportions!

Gridlock Sam says, “Papal visit to NY means traffic jams of biblical proportions!

Holy-Lock! Papal visit to NY means traffic jams of “biblical proportions” Pope+ UN General Assembly + Thursday Night Football + Yankees = Gridlock City   With the UN General Assembly, Yankees and Giants games, and Pope Francis’ first visit to […]

by · September 22, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Transportation
Bronx Job Fair TODAY!!!

Bronx Job Fair TODAY!!!

BP DIAZ, STATE DEPT. OF LABOR & BOEDC CO-HOSTING BRONX JOB FAIR   Today, Tuesday, September 22, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., the New York State Department of Labor and the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation are co-hosting a […]

by · September 22, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Job Opportunity
Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: September 22, 2015

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: September 22, 2015

by · September 22, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Photos
Office of the Bronx District Attorney

Bronx D.A. Roundly Criticized For Seeking Judgeship After Winning Primary Re-Elex Nod

In a statement released late last Friday, Bronx District Attorney Robert Johnson announced that he had requested that Bronx County Democratic Chairman Marcos Crespo support his nomination for a  position as a Justice of the New York State Supreme Court. Johnson […]

Bronx D.A.: 21+ Years for Killing of Hurricane Sandy Strangling  Victim

Bronx D.A.: 21+ Years for Killing of Hurricane Sandy Strangling Victim

  21+ YEARS FOR A CO-WORKER’S KILLING Richard Bloomfield Sentenced in Post-Hurricane Sandy Strangling   (Bronx, NY – September 18, 2015) – Nurse Madonna Martin survived Hurricane Sandy, even though her Far Rockaway, Queens apartment was devastated by the November […]

by · September 21, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Crime
Children run the obstacle course during BCHN's Health Fair Field Day.

Healthy Families Services – Soundview Neighborhood

Phipps Neighborhoods Healthy Families Cornerstone Center at Soundview Houses serve youth, teens, young adults, adults and seniors through a variety of educational, recreational, and cultural activities and community events. Phipps Neighborhoods Healthy Families Services help children, youth, and families in low-income communities […]

by · September 21, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Health Fairs
Bronx DA: Cases of Interest for the Week of September 21, 2015

Bronx DA: Cases of Interest for the Week of September 21, 2015

Cases of Interest for the Week of September 21, 2015   Monday, September 21st, 2015 ADA Judge Part # Status Defendant Name Case Details Wiczyk, O. Justice Barrett Part 60   Ongoing Trial MARC MANARA, MICHAEL LOTURCO, JEFFREY REGAN, CHRISTOPHER […]

by · September 21, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Crime