Articles by: The Bronx Chronicle

Quote of the Day: May 31, 2017

Quote of the Day: May 31, 2017

Let us speak, though we show all our faults and weaknesses,—for it is a sign of strength to be weak, to know it, and out with it. Herman Melville (1819-1891)

by · May 31, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Word of the Day: May 31, 2017

Word of the Day: May 31, 2017

Prostration Definition: (noun) An abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion. Synonyms: Collapse Usage: The weakness of the young missionary became so extreme that they had to lay him again on the bed, where a prostration, lasting for several […]

by · May 31, 2017 · Bulletin Board
STATEMENT FROM DAVID KELLEY, FORMER UNITED STATES ATTORNEY AND SINI CAMPAIGN CHAIRMAN

STATEMENT FROM DAVID KELLEY, FORMER UNITED STATES ATTORNEY AND SINI CAMPAIGN CHAIRMAN

STATEMENT FROM DAVID KELLEY, FORMER UNITED STATES ATTORNEY AND SINI CAMPAIGN CHAIRMAN I am David N. Kelley, a Suffolk County resident, and someone who has served in law enforcement in a variety of capacities, and understands how important it is […]

by · May 31, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.

Statement from Borough President Diaz: The Indictment of Sgt. Hugh Barry

STATEMENT FROM BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ RE: The Indictment of Sgt. Hugh Barry “What happened to Deborah Danner was an outrage. Today’s announcement that the police officer involved in Ms. Danner’s fatal shooting will face charges is a positive first step […]

by · May 31, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Chairman Crowley on Reports That President Trump Will Withdraw From The Paris Climate Deal

Chairman Crowley on Reports That President Trump Will Withdraw From The Paris Climate Deal

Chairman Crowley on Reports That President Trump Will Withdraw From The Paris Climate Deal (Queens, NY) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement on reports that President Trump is considering removing the United States from […]

by · May 31, 2017 · Bulletin Board
BRONX DA: BRONX MAN INDICTED FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER FOR ATTACKING WOMAN DURING BURGLARY

BRONX DA: BRONX MAN INDICTED FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER FOR ATTACKING WOMAN DURING BURGLARY

Bronx Yoga Night, 6/27

Bronx Yoga Night, 6/27

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Sweet Water Dance & Yoga invite residents to a free Bronx Yoga Night, June 27. Although walk-ins will be welcomed, pre-registration is highly encouraged to ensure appropriate supply of mats and yoga props. […]

Main Street after flood. (Wikipedia)

Profile America: Historic Deluge at Johnstown

Wednesday, May 31 — While tornadoes and heatwaves often take more lives, flooding is a constant threat to life in America. One of the worst floods in U.S. history happened on this date in 1889 at Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Like the dangerous […]

Champs For Autism Celebrates Their Third Annual Fashion Show

Champs For Autism Celebrates Their Third Annual Fashion Show

The outside of the newly opened seven-story, 75,000-square-foot Planned Parenthood headquarters off Gulf Freeway Thursday, May 20, 2010, in Houston.

The Planned Parenthood at 4600 Gulf Freeway is to serve as the mothership for 10 health centers in southeast Texas and two more in New Orleans and Baton Rouge. The new Houston facility in what is called Prevention Park expands access to health care in the region with a family planning health center, a surgical center and administrative headquarters.  ( Michael Paulsen / Houston Chronicle )

Planned Parenthood praises new IDC legislation to shield Title X money in New York State used for vital women’s health services

Planned Parenthood praises new IDC legislation to shield Title X money in New York State used for vital women’s health services Albany, NY — Members of the Independent Democratic Conference today introduced legislation to protect funding on a state level […]

by · May 30, 2017 · Bulletin Board, Women
Congressman Joseph Crowley 14th Congressional District Bronx/Queens

Chairman Crowley on President Trump’s Devastating Budget Proposal

Chairman Crowley on President Trump’s Devastating Budget Proposal (Washington, DC) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement on President Trump’s proposed Fiscal Year 2018 budget: “President Trump’s budget fails hard-working Americans in every way imaginable. […]

by · May 30, 2017 · Bulletin Board
3rd ANNUAL VETERANS AND COMMUNITY JOB FAIR FRIDAY, JUNE 9th (11am-3pm)

3rd ANNUAL VETERANS AND COMMUNITY JOB FAIR FRIDAY, JUNE 9th (11am-3pm)

by · May 30, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Senator Klein hosts 3rd Annual Riverdale Jewish American Heritage Month Celebration

Senator Klein hosts 3rd Annual Riverdale Jewish American Heritage Month Celebration

Senator Klein hosts 3rd Annual Riverdale Jewish American Heritage Month Celebration Bronx, NY – Senator Jeff Klein hosted his 3rd annual Riverdale Jewish American Heritage Month Celebration on Sunday afternoon at the Riverdale YM-YWHA. During the event, Senator Klein honored […]

by · May 29, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Quote of the Day: May 29, 2017

Quote of the Day: May 29, 2017

No man is offended by another man’s admiration of the woman he loves; it is the woman only who can make it a torment. Jane Austen (1775-1817)

by · May 29, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Word of the Day: May 29, 2017

Word of the Day: May 29, 2017

Dissociate Definition: (verb) To remove from association; separate. Synonyms: Disjoint, Disunite, Divorce Usage: The senator dissociated herself from the organization when she found that the president had been involved in an embezzlement scheme.

by · May 29, 2017 · Bulletin Board