Articles by: The Bronx Chronicle

The Trump Silver Lining – IAVA Founder Responds to Trump’s remarks on McCain

The Trump Silver Lining – IAVA Founder Responds to Trump’s remarks on McCain

Over the last few days, almost everyone in America has voiced an opinion on the remarks made by Donald Trump about Senator John McCain’s war service. IAVA has joined every leading veterans group in America in condemning the remarks. This […]

NYS Senator Ruben Diaz Sr. , SD 32.

JESUS, PETER AND POPE FRANCIS

What You Should Know By Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz 32nd Senatorial District JESUS, PETER AND THE POPE You should know that Pope Francis soon, for the first time, in his official capacity as Pope and leader of the Roman Catholic […]

by · July 16, 2015 · Op Ed, Religion
Preparing for a safe, successful school year

Preparing for a safe, successful school year

Although it’s only mid-July, the start of a new school year is almost here. The Bronx Chronicle believes it’s important for parents to prepare their children for the challenges ahead. To that end, we have compiled a list of things […]

Volunteers Needed By Albanian American Open Hand Assn

Volunteers Needed By Albanian American Open Hand Assn

  The Albanian American Open Hand Association is seeking volunteers.   Volunteers are invited to join Open Hand Association members on Sunday, July 12 from 1 – 5 PM to pack clothes. The gathering takes place this afternoon at OHA offices […]

Voting Reform on NJ Governor Christie’s Desk

Voting Reform on NJ Governor Christie’s Desk

New Jersey Could Become Second State to Pass Groundbreaking Voting Reform by Jennifer L. Clark After years of fierce voting rights battles in legislatures and courthouses, there is unmistakable momentum on the side of voters. In March, Oregon passed a […]

by · July 12, 2015 · Op Ed, Voting Rights
Happy Independence Day!

Happy Independence Day!

The Bronx Chronicle would like to wish all of our fellow Bronxites a Happy Independence Day.  As we share food and fun with friends and family, let us all keep in mind everything about our great country’s past, present, and […]

by · July 4, 2015 · Announcements, Holidays
Bronx Democratic County Committee to March at Heritage of Pride Parade

Bronx Democratic County Committee to March at Heritage of Pride Parade

The Bronx Democratic County Committee (BDCC) in Conjunction with New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli has announced that BDCC will be marching in the Heritage of Pride Parade this Sunday, June 28th. The BDCC, which is led by Bronx Democratic […]

Lenore Skenazy, author, Free Range Kids

Free Range Kids: Horrible Insurance Advice

Horrible Insurance Advice by Lenore Skenazy This is how insurance companies think, blame and change our culture. The paragraph below appears at the top of the  “Effective Playground Supervision” page  on the site of West Bend Mutual Insurance. West Bend insures the […]

by · June 21, 2015 · Free Range Kids
(Courtesy of the Indian Point Energy Center)

Report: Indian Point Stimulates Over $1.5B in Economic Activity

Indian Point boosts New York’s economy by $1.5 billion per year A new report claims that the Indian Point nuclear power plant contributes more than $1.5 billion to New York’s economy every year. The report was released by the Nuclear […]

by · June 9, 2015 · Energy, News

Santorum, Huckabee, Cuomo and Economic Populism

Reactionary-Progressive? Progressive-Reactionary? Santorum, Huckabee, Cuomo and Economic Populism by Richard Brodsky Democrats invented it. Republicans are adopting it. Win elections, the theory goes, by fiercely adopting the social issues dear to the base of your chosen party, while rejecting its […]

by · June 9, 2015 · Op Ed
What You Should Know: End of Session Gossip In albany

What You Should Know: End of Session Gossip In albany

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW By Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz End of Session Gossip in Albany You should know that the Legislative Session for the year is about to end and there are eight juicy pieces of gossip that are making […]

by · June 9, 2015 · Op Ed
Hector Cotza, Michael Czaczkes, Peter Frank, Lewis Goldstein, Assistant Pastor Rev. Kevin O'Reilly, Evan Dembrowski

First Event for LGBT Pride Month is Held in the Bronx

One day before the officially recognized start of Pride Month, Bronx LGBTQ Pride held its kickoff event at The Bronx Brewery in the Port Morris section of the Bronx. The brunch was a prelude to the Bronx LGBTQ Pride Awards […]

Ducklips already?

Babies of The Bronx – Jordan Martin Muniz

Once again we feature an adorable Bronxite to bring some joy to your day! Today, meet Jordan! Name: Jordan Martin Muniz Age: 7 weeks This edition of Babies of the Bronx hits home for The Bronx Chronicle staff because Jordan […]

Lenore Skenazy, author, Free Range Kids

Free-Range Kids: Boy Scouts Can’t Squirt Squirt Guns at Each Other and Must Use Goggles

Boy Scouts Can’t Squirt Squirt Guns at Each Other and Must Use Goggles Boy Scouts can’t shoot squirt guns at each other. Here’s the rulebook (see page 99). And here’s the article for Boy Scout leaders that points out:  “Water guns and rubber […]

by · May 26, 2015 · Free Range Kids
CUNY Citizenship Now, Saturday, May 30

CUNY Citizenship Now, Saturday, May 30

On Saturday, May 30, from 11AM to 2PM, CUNY Citizenship Now with City Council Member Ritchie Torres and State Senator Gustavo Rivera. Location: Taft High School Campus in the Bronx. High School of Law and Community Service (Taft HS Campus) 500 East […]

by · May 26, 2015 · Bulletin Board