Articles by: The Bronx Chronicle

Word of the Day: June 10, 2017

Word of the Day: June 10, 2017

Extralegal Definition: (adjective) Not permitted or governed by law. Synonyms: Nonlegal Usage: The vigilantes believed they were simply dispensing an extralegal form of frontier justice.

by · June 10, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Whose Birthday Is It? June 10, 2017

Whose Birthday Is It? June 10, 2017

Tara Lipinski (1982) Lipinski is an American figure skater who, at the age of 14, won both the US and World Championships, becoming the youngest person ever to win either title. In 1998, she also became the youngest individual gold […]

by · June 10, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Quote of the Day: June 10, 2017

Quote of the Day: June 10, 2017

It was the last night before sorrow touched her life; and no life is ever quite the same again when once that cold, sanctifying touch has been laid upon it. Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874-1942)

by · June 10, 2017 · Bulletin Board
NATIONAL CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH KICKS OFF WITH CELEBRATION HOSTED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ANDY KING

NATIONAL CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH KICKS OFF WITH CELEBRATION HOSTED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ANDY KING

by · June 10, 2017 · Bulletin Board
NY state and local elected officials and environmental partners join Anheuser-Busch for cleanup projects in Bronx Ferry Point Park

NY state and local elected officials and environmental partners join Anheuser-Busch for cleanup projects in Bronx Ferry Point Park

ANHEUSER-BUSCH CELEBRATES WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY BY HOSTING BRONX PARK CLEANUP WITH 200 EMPLOYEES NY state and local elected officials and environmental partners join Anheuser-Busch for cleanup projects in Bronx Ferry Point Park June 5, 2017, Bronx, NY – In celebration […]

by · June 10, 2017 · Bulletin Board, Parks
Congressman Joseph Crowley has not announced his position

Chairman Crowley Statement on Immigrant Heritage Month

Chairman Crowley Statement on Immigrant Heritage Month (Queens, NY) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement in recognition of Immigrant Heritage Month: “I’m proud to celebrate our country’s rich history as a nation of immigrants. […]

by · June 10, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Cognitive and Behavioral Consultants (CBC) Offers Techniques to Bolster Learning, Interpersonal Skills, and Confidence

Cognitive and Behavioral Consultants (CBC) Offers Techniques to Bolster Learning, Interpersonal Skills, and Confidence

SUMMER PROGRAMS WILL GIVE TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS TOOLS FOR SOCIAL AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS Cognitive and Behavioral Consultants (CBC) Offers Techniques to Bolster Learning, Interpersonal Skills, and Confidence  (WESTCHESTER/MANHATTAN, NY, May 23, 2017) — For most young people, summertime means a welcome relief […]

Statement on Bronx Demand for Public Charter Schools

Statement on Bronx Demand for Public Charter Schools

by · June 10, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Senator Schumer: Feds Must Work Faster to Combat the Surge in Tick-Borne Disease

Senator Schumer: Feds Must Work Faster to Combat the Surge in Tick-Borne Disease

SCHUMER: AS NEW TICK-BORNE DISEASE—POWASSAN—EMERGES & WE ARE ON VERGE OF SUMMER TICK SURGE, SCHUMER URGES SWIFT FED ACTION; FEDS ARE MOVING AT SNAIL’S PACE TO IMPLEMENT ALREADY-ON-THE-BOOKS LAW THAT WOULD HELP FAST-TRACK RESEARCH, VACCINES & STRATEGIES TO STAMP OUT […]

BRONX DA: Cases of Interest for the week of June 5, 2017

BRONX DA: Cases of Interest for the week of June 5, 2017

PREET BHARARA ENDORSES TIM SINI FOR SUFFOLK COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY

PREET BHARARA ENDORSES TIM SINI FOR SUFFOLK COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY

PREET BHARARA ENDORSES TIM SINI FOR SUFFOLK COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY Former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, who Successfully Prosecuted Dozens of Political Corruption Cases, Makes Pivotal Endorsement Bharara: “Those of us who stand for justice, integrity […]

by · June 9, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Why I am marching in the National Puerto Rican Day Parade by Ruben Diaz Jr.

Why I am marching in the National Puerto Rican Day Parade by Ruben Diaz Jr.

Why I am marching in the National Puerto Rican Day Parade By Ruben Diaz Jr., Bronx Borough President On Sunday, June 11, hundreds of thousands of my fellow Puerto Ricans and New Yorkers will come together along Fifth Avenue to […]

by · June 9, 2017 · Bulletin Board, Op Ed
Diana Ayala and Carlina Rivera Earn 32BJ Endorsements in Manhattan and Bronx Council Primaries

Diana Ayala and Carlina Rivera Earn 32BJ Endorsements in Manhattan and Bronx Council Primaries

Diana Ayala and Carlina Rivera Earn 32BJ Endorsements in Manhattan and Bronx Council Primaries SEIU Local 32BJ announces endorsement of Democrats Diana Ayala and Carlina Rivera, staffers to prominent women council members and influential Latina community leaders in Manhattan and […]

by · June 9, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, Chair, Bronx Democratic County Committee

Dinowitz Urges Transit Revolution from Albany Following Latest Disaster

Dinowitz Urges Transit Revolution from Albany Following Latest Disaster Reiterates call on Cuomo to reinstate $65 million cuts to MTA operating budget NEW YORK, N.Y. – Yesterday’s F train nightmare was just one more reminder that we’re operating on borrowed […]

by · June 8, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Jacobi to Host ” IMMIGRANT HEALTH CARE RIGHTS!” Forum

Jacobi to Host ” IMMIGRANT HEALTH CARE RIGHTS!” Forum