Articles by: The Bronx Chronicle

Word of the Day: November 18, 2016

Word of the Day: November 18, 2016

Offprint Definition: (noun) A reproduction of or an excerpt from an article that was originally contained in a larger publication. Synonyms: Separate, Reprint Usage: The researcher was unable to locate the original, full-text publication and had to make due with […]

by · November 18, 2016 · Bulletin Board
“SEV-O” GANG MEMBERS INDICTED FOR SHOOTINGS, ROBBERIES AND STEALING $200,000 FROM ATM MACHINES

“SEV-O” GANG MEMBERS INDICTED FOR SHOOTINGS, ROBBERIES AND STEALING $200,000 FROM ATM MACHINES

by · November 18, 2016 · Bulletin Board
DISMISSAL OF MURDER CHARGES AGAINST RICHARD ROSARIO

DISMISSAL OF MURDER CHARGES AGAINST RICHARD ROSARIO

by · November 18, 2016 · Bulletin Board, Crime
It Is All About The Women from Huntington Free Library

It Is All About The Women from Huntington Free Library

“It Is All About The Women”, depicts moments of five different women of different backgrounds going through decisive moments in their lives. These women are facing life changing experiences and some recovering from traumatic events, and in many cases suffering […]

by · November 18, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Whose Birthday Is It? November 17, 2016

Whose Birthday Is It? November 17, 2016

Rock Hudson (1925-1985) Hudson was an American actor who worked at odd jobs before making his film debut in 1948. His wholesome good looks made him a popular star in Douglas Sirk melodramas, and his comedic talents were displayed in […]

by · November 17, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Word of the Day: November 17, 2016

Word of the Day: November 17, 2016

Ambage Definition: (noun) A style that involves indirect ways of expressing things. Synonyms: Circumlocution, Periphrasis Usage: His head was swimming when the lecture finally ended, and he felt the speaker’s ambages had taken him everywhere and left him nowhere.

by · November 17, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Quote of the Day: November 17, 2016

Quote of the Day: November 17, 2016

The Tin Woodman knew very well he had no heart, and therefore he took great care never to be cruel or unkind to anything. L. Frank Baum (1856-1919)

by · November 17, 2016 · Bulletin Board
BRONX DA: LIVERY DRIVER INDICTED IN 2013 HIT-AND-RUN OF 11-YEAR-OLD BOY

BRONX DA: LIVERY DRIVER INDICTED IN 2013 HIT-AND-RUN OF 11-YEAR-OLD BOY

by · November 17, 2016 · Bulletin Board, Crime
Whose Birthday Is It? November 16, 2016

Whose Birthday Is It? November 16, 2016

Tiberius Julius Caesar Agusustus (42 BCE) Tiberius was the second Roman emperor. The stepson of the first Roman emperor, Augustus, he undertook his first military command at age 22 and earned great acclaim. Forced to give up his beloved wife […]

by · November 16, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Word of the Day: November 16, 2016

Word of the Day: November 16, 2016

Avarice Definition: (noun) Immoderate desire for wealth. Synonyms: Cupidity, Covetousness, Avariciousness Usage: Dazzled by the greed of avarice, I thought that if one eye could show me riches, the other might teach me how to get possession of them.

by · November 16, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Quote of the Day: November 16, 2016

Quote of the Day: November 16, 2016

I shall ask for brains instead of a heart; for a fool would not know what to do with a heart if he had one. L. Frank Baum (1856-1919)

by · November 16, 2016 · Bulletin Board
State Lawmakers Pay Raise Blocked

State Lawmakers Pay Raise Blocked

Liz Benjamin over at State of Politics blog reports: “What could have been the final meeting on Tuesday of the commission deciding whether to raise the salaries of state lawmakers and agency chiefs for the next two years devolved into […]

by · November 16, 2016 · Government, News
SENATOR JEFF KLEIN HOSTS 9TH ANNUAL VETERANS’ BREAKFAST

SENATOR JEFF KLEIN HOSTS 9TH ANNUAL VETERANS’ BREAKFAST

BRONX, NY – State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester), in partnership with Congressman Joseph Crowley, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj, and Councilman James Vacca, hosted the 9th Annual Veterans’ Breakfast on Sunday at Villa Barone Manor. Lieutenant Colonel Ron Watson, […]

by · November 16, 2016 · Bulletin Board, Veterans
Bronx Man Convicted of Murdering, Dismembering His Mother

Bronx Man Convicted of Murdering, Dismembering His Mother

by · November 15, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Quote of the Day: November 15, 2016

Quote of the Day: November 15, 2016

All things are admired either because they are new or because they are great. Francis Bacon (1561- 1626)

by · November 15, 2016 · Bulletin Board