Articles by: The Bronx Chronicle

Hey Kids, 2016 NYPD Summer Youth Police Academy

Hey Kids, 2016 NYPD Summer Youth Police Academy

2016 SUMMER YOUTH POLICE ACADEMY (Ages 10-16) JOIN NYPD BRONX YOUTH SERVICES OFFICERS ON:  FRIDAY, FEBURARY 19, 2016  3:00 pm – 6:00 pm AT:    DAVIDSON COMMUNITY CENTER           2038 DAVIDSON AVENUE, BRONX, NY 10458   PRE-REGISTRATION EVENT FOR THE FOLLOWING BRONX SUMMER YOUTH POLICE […]

Food Network Chopped Junior Casting Call

Food Network Chopped Junior Casting Call

Chopped Junior is Now Casting Kids of All Ages Food Network is now casting the most talented kid chefs from around the country. DOES YOUR CHILD/TEEN COOK LIKE A PRO CHEF? The Food Network is in search of young culinary […]

Profile America: Japanese-American Internment

Profile America: Japanese-American Internment

JAPANESE INTERNMENT   Friday, February 19 — On this date in 1942, President Franklin Roosevelt issued an executive order requiring Japanese-Americans living along the Pacific Coast to be relocated inland. This order affected some 77,000 citizens and 43,000 resident aliens. The […]

by · February 19, 2016 · Profile America
Profile America: Oh, Canada

Profile America: Oh, Canada

OH, CANADA     Although Canada has been self-governing since 1867, it wasn’t until this date in 1927 that the U.S. established formal diplomatic relations through recognition of a Canadian ambassador in Washington. Until that date, the Dominion of Canada’s […]

by · February 18, 2016 · Profile America
NAN Town Hall On Rikers Island Reform, February 22

NAN Town Hall On Rikers Island Reform, February 22

The stakes are too high. We cannot wait for the death of a CO, inmate or civilian before we have Real Reform on Rikers.  Let your voice be heard and help us fix Rikers. Join us on Monday, February 22nd […]

Profile America: College For The Deaf

Profile America: College For The Deaf

COLLEGE FOR THE DEAF    Profile America —  The nation’s first college for deaf students traces its beginning to this date in 1857, when Congress incorporated the Columbia Institution for the Instruction of the Deaf, Dumb and Blind. In 1864, […]

by · February 16, 2016 · Profile America
Fordham University Hosts NY Liberty Youth Clinic

Fordham University Hosts NY Liberty Youth Clinic

    Over the weekend on Saturday February 13, Fordham University Athletics hosted the New York Liberty Youth Basketball Clinic.  Youth participated in agility drills, shooting practice, and ball handling skills among other activities.  Participants were also given a NY […]

by · February 15, 2016 · Sports, Women, Youth and Children
Profile America: Valentines and Weddings

Profile America: Valentines and Weddings

VALENTINES AND WEDDINGS   Profile America — Sunday, February 14 — While today may not be an official holiday, Valentine’s Day is one of the most popular in the year’s calendar. Its origins are a mix of legends involving two […]

by · February 14, 2016 · Profile America
Crowded Teeth Explained by Dentistry Group

Crowded Teeth Explained by Dentistry Group

Crowded Teeth Explained A frequent complaint by Bronxites is crowded teeth that produce an unhappy smile. Why are crowded teeth a common problem? What is the best solution for fixing them? What Causes Crowded Teeth? There are three major causes […]

by · February 12, 2016 · Health & Nutrition
Kat Secor Makes Pro Bodybuilding Debut

Kat Secor Makes Pro Bodybuilding Debut

Kat Secor Makes Pro Bodybuilding Debut Paintball athlete, California business owner and fitness competitor Kat Secor will make her debut as an International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness Professional competitor at the IFBB & NPC Karina Nascimento Classic. PALM BEACH GARDENS, […]

by · February 12, 2016 · Health & Fitness, Sports, Women
Elected Officials to celebrate the 4th Annual African American Abrazo  in New York

Elected Officials to celebrate the 4th Annual African American Abrazo in New York

Elected Officials to celebrate the 4th African American Abrazo  in New York Bronx, NY —  Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz, in conjunction with  New York State Assemblymen Marcos Crespo, Luis Sepulveda and Michael Blake will celebrate the 4th Annual African American […]

Op-Ed: DOE’s Special Ed Blunder

Op-Ed: DOE’s Special Ed Blunder

DOE’s Special Ed Blunder By Letitia James   Michael is a six-year old Autistic boy living in the Bronx with his mother Modisha. As a student with disabilities in New York City, Michael is supposed to have access to therapists […]

Cam Newton. Photo courtesy: Charlotte Observer.

Cam Newton’s ‘SUPER’ growing pains

Cam’s ‘SUPER’ growing pains by Chris Saunders When Cam Newton arrived in the Bay Area last Sunday, his Versace pants made him the talk of the nation. When Newton leaves, he’ll still be the talk, but for all the wrong […]

by · February 9, 2016 · Sports
CM Gibson Hosts A Celebration of Black History Month, February 26

CM Gibson Hosts A Celebration of Black History Month, February 26

Celebrate Black History Month  Council Member Vanessa L. Gibson’s Celebration of Black History Month, in partnership with Senator Jose M. Serrano, Assemblywoman Latoya Joyner and WellCare Health Plan, on Friday, February 26th, 2016, at 5:30PM, at the Bronx Museum of the […]

SISFI Suicide Awareness and Prevention Bronx School Tour, Feb. 11 – 29

SISFI Suicide Awareness and Prevention Bronx School Tour, Feb. 11 – 29

SISFI and The Suicide Prevention Institute hosts its Suicide Awareness and Prevention Bronx School Tour: Balancing Academics with Emotional Health and Wellness, Feb. 11th-29th 2016 across schools in the Bronx to bring more awareness, services, programs, healing, resources and support for students struggling […]