Archive for December, 2018

Profile America: New Year’s Eve

Profile America: New Year’s Eve

Monday, December 31st. On this New Year’s Eve, some 329 million Americans of all ages and backgrounds are ready to greet the year 2019. A hundred years ago, the nation’s population was just a bit over 103 million. Fifty years […]

by · December 31, 2018 · Bulletin Board, Census, Profile America
Fordham Comes Up Short To LIU

Fordham Comes Up Short To LIU

FROM FORDHAM UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS Men’s Basketball Falls to LIU, 60-57; Ram offense goes cold in second half The Fordham University men’s basketball squad had it chances tonight but the Ram offense went cold in the second half allowing Long Island […]

by · December 31, 2018 · Sports
Scriptural Inspirations

Scriptural Inspirations

The Greatest Gift Has Been Given! John‬ ‭1:6-14‬ ‭NET‬‬ “A man came, sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify about the light, so that everyone might believe through him. He himself was not […]

by · December 30, 2018 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Matters of Faith: What’s New

Matters of Faith: What’s New

By Reverend J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv Revelation 21:1-6 NKJV‬‬‬‬ “Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea. 2 Then I, […]

by · December 30, 2018 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Wishing you a Happy Kwanzaa

Wishing you a Happy Kwanzaa

On behalf of the members of the NYPD Community Affairs Bureau, I would like to wish everyone a Happy Kwanzaa. May this New Year bring you happiness, hope and harmony. Nilda Hofmann Chief of Community Affairs

by · December 26, 2018 · Uncategorized
A firefighter makes his way past the heavy flames that destroyed three homes in Norwood.--Photo by Toby Norwood

Op-Ed: All I Want for Christmas Is the “Fifth Man” Back

Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is to keep New Yorkers safe. And, well, the best way to do that would be to staff all New York City Fire Engines with five firefighters. Currently, about 90% of all FDNY […]

by · December 24, 2018 · Government, News, Op Ed, Opinion
Happy Holidays from NYPD Community Affairs

Happy Holidays from NYPD Community Affairs

 

by · December 24, 2018 · Bulletin Board, Holidays
Christmas Greetings From Sports Staff

Christmas Greetings From Sports Staff

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor During the past year we at The Bronx Chronicle sports staff have appreciated your support and comments about coverage. Local and beyond has been the goal and we did our best to keep you informed […]

by · December 24, 2018 · Sports
The Ruler’s Back: Slick Rick Returns Home To The Bronx

The Ruler’s Back: Slick Rick Returns Home To The Bronx

By Jason Gonzalez  In a year in which natural disasters, wildfires, mass shootings and a divisive political climate have dominated headlines; it is truly inspiring to see some of our favorite celebrities contributing their time and financial resources for the purposes of spreading cheer among fans and […]

by · December 24, 2018 · Community Events
Sep 17, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (45) throws the ball against the San Francisco Giants during the second inning of a game at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Coppola: Need For Speed Not What You Think

By William Coppola The obsession with fastball (FB) velocity by the media, fans, amateur baseball and yes even people in both scouting and player development in professional baseball is way off base. In a world where even political leaders and […]

by · December 24, 2018 · Sports
New Bronx Chamber of Commerce and Bronx Tax Man Corp. present a FREE Breakfast Seminar

New Bronx Chamber of Commerce and Bronx Tax Man Corp. present a FREE Breakfast Seminar

by · December 23, 2018 · Bulletin Board
Bronx DA: Cases of Interest for the Week of December 24, 2018

Bronx DA: Cases of Interest for the Week of December 24, 2018

Cases of Interest for the Week of December 24, 2018   Monday, December 24, 2018 NO CASES OF INTEREST Check website for updates.   Tuesday, December 25, 2018 HOLIDAY CHRISTMAS DAY All court parts except Arraignments will be closed. Wednesday, December […]

by · December 23, 2018 · Bulletin Board, Crime
Christmas Wishes for NY’s Broken Tort System

Christmas Wishes for NY’s Broken Tort System

Every year, New York’s civil justice system stuffs the stockings of personal injury lawyers while the rest of us to foot the bill. According to an Institute for Legal Reform report published this year, New York’s lawsuit bill $6600 per […]

by · December 23, 2018 · Courts, Law, News
Split For Charlo Twins

Split For Charlo Twins

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor One Charlo brother lost his title with a controversial unanimous decision and the other retained his with a unanimous decision Saturday evening at the Barclays Center. Jermell and Jermall Charlo  highlighted the first of many […]

by · December 23, 2018 · Sports
Cross made out of palm fronds.

Religious Persecution Continues to Grow

Largely ignored by most of the media, persecution of religious believers has reached dramatic levels in the past several years.  From genocide against Christians in Africa to concentration camps for Uyghur Moslems in China and Iranian crackdowns on minority faiths […]

by · December 23, 2018 · Vernuccio's View