Archive for October, 2019

NYCFC Could Be Bounced Out of Yankee Stadium For Playoffs

NYCFC Could Be Bounced Out of Yankee Stadium For Playoffs

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor NYCFC soccer is in a similar situation of two years ago when the Yankees made a run in the postseason for a championship. NYCFC Co-tenants during the season with the Yankees, and with the Bronx […]

by · October 2, 2019 · Sports
Whose Birthday Is It? October 2, 2019

Whose Birthday Is It? October 2, 2019

Nat Turner (1800) Turner was an American slave who believed that he had been chosen to lead the slaves out of bondage. He took a solar eclipse in 1831 as a sign and began his rebellion with a few trusted fellow slaves. They killed his master’s family and went from house to house, freeing slaves and killing the white people they found. The rebels grew to more than 70 before the state militia quashed the insurrection. Turner was tried and hanged along with 56 others. What laws were passed in response to the revolt? More…

by · October 2, 2019 · Bulletin Board
Quote of the Day: October 2, 2019

Quote of the Day: October 2, 2019

Children begin by loving their parents. After a time they judge them. Rarely, if ever, do they forgive them. Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) 

by · October 2, 2019 · Bulletin Board
Word of the Day: October 2, 2019

Word of the Day: October 2, 2019

presentment  Definition: (noun) A show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view. Synonyms: demonstration Usage: He added a few remarks of a financial character, which completed a sufficiently striking presentment of his resources. Discuss.

by · October 2, 2019 · Bulletin Board
From the Bronx to SoCal in a Porsche 911 GT3

From the Bronx to SoCal in a Porsche 911 GT3

By Jason Gonzalez- Contributing Writer For Bronx Chronicle Los Angeles—Prior to heading to Staples Center to cover the welterweight unification bout between Errol Spence and Shawn Porter, yours truly and The Bronx Chronicle’s own, Jason Gonzalez, was pushing a Porsche […]

by · October 2, 2019 · Leisure
Ydanis is introduced by Joel Rivera who ran in the 2013 City Council race won by Ritchie Torres.

Ydanis Rodriguez for Congress

Ydanis Rodriguez becomes number twelve to say that he is running for the 15th Congressional seat of retiring Jose Serrano. While State Senator Gustavo Rivera and former Assemblyman Eric Stevenson withdrew to run for their old seats in Albany that […]

by · October 1, 2019 · Bulletin Board
Whose Birthday Is It? October 1, 2019

Whose Birthday Is It? October 1, 2019

Dame Julia Elizabeth Andrews (1935) Andrews is a British actress and singer best known for her roles in films such as The Sound of Music and Mary Poppins, for which she won an Academy Award. However, she was first a Broadway musical star. She made her London debut at age 12 in a revue and her New York City stage debut seven years later. She went on to originate the roles of Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady and Guinevere in Camelot. She also made several films with her director husband. Who was he? More…

by · October 1, 2019 · Bulletin Board
Quote of the Day: October 1, 2019

Quote of the Day: October 1, 2019

When a man bleeds inwardly, it is a dangerous thing for himself; but when he laughs inwardly, it bodes no good to other people. Charles Dickens (1812-1870)

by · October 1, 2019 · Bulletin Board
Word of the Day: October 1, 2019

Word of the Day: October 1, 2019

caravansary  Definition: (noun) An inn in some eastern countries with a large courtyard that provides accommodation for caravans. Synonyms: khan Usage: A steady stream of travelers both arriving and leaving kept the caravansary bustling well into the night. Discuss.

by · October 1, 2019 · Bulletin Board
A Day At Universal Studios Hollywood

A Day At Universal Studios Hollywood

By Jason Gonzalez- Contributing Writer For The Bronx Chronicle On a recent outing to Los Angeles, California, The Bronx Chronicle visited one of the more popular attractions that the city has to offer. If you thought it was Disney Land, […]

by · October 1, 2019 · Arts & Artists