Archive for July, 2018

Mexico's President-elect  Andrés Manuel López Obrador casts his vote in the July 1, 2018 election. (Credit: lopezobrador.org.mx/)

Vernuccio’s View: Growing Danger From Mexico

Leftist candidate Andrés Manuel López Obrador, known also by the nickname AMLO, will be the next president of Mexico. He believes that “All have the right to immigrate to the United States.” His approximately 53% victory was facilitated by votes […]

SummerStage Workshop – July 15

SummerStage Workshop – July 15

SUMMERSTAGE WORKSHOPS Looking for a fun way to learn some new moves? Join one of our fun — and free — SummerStage dance workshops planned for all ages and skill levels. Learn steps from choreographer Alvin Ailey’s world famous work, Revelations, directly […]

by · July 5, 2018 · Parks
Green Girls and Coastal Classroom – Registration Open

Green Girls and Coastal Classroom – Registration Open

REGISTER TODAY FOR GREEN GIRLS AND COASTAL CLASSROOM Do you have a future scientist at home? There is still time to apply for our FREE summer science-based programs for middle school students, which begin on Monday, July 9 and run for five […]

by · July 5, 2018 · Parks
Coppola: Baseball And Need To Be Perfect

Coppola: Baseball And Need To Be Perfect

By William Coppola When you go to a Long Island Ducks game in the Independent Atlantic League, you will see ballplayers that are trying to get noticed by a big league team and witness some pretty good baseball. Watching games at […]

by · July 5, 2018 · Sports
Family Adventure Races – July 8, 22, 29 & August 4, 12

Family Adventure Races – July 8, 22, 29 & August 4, 12

FAMILY ADVENTURE RACES Interested in an outdoor family activity this summer? Want to visit some beautiful parks around the city? Join us for our CityParks Family Adventure Races, a one-hour dose of fun open to children ages 8-12 and their […]

by · July 5, 2018 · Parks
Bronx Parks Connections – July 24

Bronx Parks Connections – July 24

BRONX PARKS CONNECTIONS Are you a park volunteer or supporter in the Bronx? At this workshop you will meet other community members caring for local parks and hear about the amazing work they are doing! You’ll learn about ways to […]

by · July 4, 2018 · Parks
Liberty Lose Up In Westchester

Liberty Lose Up In Westchester

By Brandon Colon The Seattle Storm led by Breanna Stewart and Jewell Loyd felt the heat Tuesday evening in the Westchester County Center as they defeated the New York Liberty 77-62. With the win, Seattle moves into a tie for first […]

by · July 4, 2018 · Sports
Congressman Crowley Statement on Election Results

Congressman Crowley Statement on Election Results

Congressman Crowley Statement on Election Results (Queens, NY) – Congressman Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx) issued the following statement on the primary election results: “It has been the honor of a lifetime to represent Queens and the Bronx. I am […]

by · July 4, 2018 · Bulletin Board
Happy Independence Day to all The Bronx Chronicle Readers!

Happy Independence Day to all The Bronx Chronicle Readers!

by · July 4, 2018 · Holidays
Letter to the Editor: A New Study from the Citizens Housing & Planning Council (CHPC)

Letter to the Editor: A New Study from the Citizens Housing & Planning Council (CHPC)

To the editor, Tough times call for creative thinking and innovative solutions at the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA). Thankfully, a new study from the Citizens Housing & Planning Council (CHPC) spotlights a path forward for NYCHA and its […]

Kathy Zamechansky Wins Prestigious Award and Named Vice Chair Of Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation

Kathy Zamechansky Wins Prestigious Award and Named Vice Chair Of Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation

Kathy Zamechansky Wins Prestigious Award and Named Vice Chair Of Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation Bronx, New York (June 5, 2018) — Kathy Zamechansky, president of KZA Realty Group, recently received the President’s Award from the Bronx-Manhattan North Association of […]

by · July 3, 2018 · Bulletin Board
Whose Birthday Is It? July 3, 2018

Whose Birthday Is It? July 3, 2018

Louis XI of France, the Spider King (1423) Louis XI ruled from 1461 to 1483 and is deemed France’s first modern king for establishing a powerful monarchy and moving away from the feudal system of the Middle Ages. His web […]

by · July 3, 2018 · Bulletin Board
Quote of the Day: July 3, 2018

Quote of the Day: July 3, 2018

Examine your words well, and you will find that even when you have no motive to be false, it is a very hard thing to say the exact truth, even about your own immediate feelings. George Eliot (1819-1880)    

by · July 3, 2018 · Bulletin Board
Word of the Day: July 3, 2018

Word of the Day: July 3, 2018

soul-searching Definition: (noun) A penetrating examination of one’s motives, convictions, and attitudes. Synonyms: self-analysis Usage: Mary’s therapist told her she was going to have to be introspective and do much soul-searching if she hoped to learn what was at the […]

by · July 3, 2018 · Bulletin Board
Negron: Charlie Bunger Will Always Be The King

Negron: Charlie Bunger Will Always Be The King

By Ray Negron At 1:47 pm on July 2, at Good Samaritan Hospital, the surfing world lost its king.  Charlie Bunger, one of the true pioneers of the surfing community, and a member of the International Surfing Hall of Fame, lost his […]

by · July 3, 2018 · Sports