Articles by: The Bronx Chronicle

Williamsbridge Oval Park Nominated to State and Federal Historic Places Registry

Williamsbridge Oval Park Nominated to State and Federal Historic Places Registry

(Albany NY) Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the New York State Board for Historic Preservation has recommended the addition of  Williamsbridge Oval Park and 21 other properties, resources and districts to the State and National Registers of Historic […]

by · March 25, 2015 · Government, Local News, Parks
Parents, Clergy Urge Lawmakers to Take Action of Education Reforms

Parents, Clergy Urge Lawmakers to Take Action of Education Reforms

Albany NY – More than a dozen parents and members of clergy traveled to the New York State Capitol building in Albany on Wednesday afternoon to urge the passage of bold, structural education reforms to fix statewide failing schools. With nearly 800,000 […]

by · March 25, 2015 · Education News, Government
J.C. Polanco, Esq., MBA

BP Diaz To Talk Bronx-Israel Relations

On Thursday, March 26, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. will host a discussion and question and answer session on his recent visit to Israel.   The event will take place at the Riverdale YM-YWHA, 5626 Arlington Avenue, Bronx, NY, […]

by · March 25, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Government
NYC ELECTRONIC VOTE SCANNER Machine

Polanco Politics: Say No to NonCitizen/Resident Voting

The issue of noncitizen voting has been in the news in recent days and has become an issue in the NY-11 congressional race in Staten Island/Brooklyn. To better educate our readers, The Bronx Chronicle invited attorneys and CUNY professors Juan […]

NYC ELECTRONIC VOTE SCANNER Machine

SOTO: NonCitizen/Resident Voting

The issue of noncitizen voting has been in the news in recent days and has become an issue in the NY-11 congressional race in Staten Island/Brooklyn. To better educate our readers, The Bronx Chronicle invited attorneys and CUNY professors J.C. […]

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR FOURTH ANNUAL I LOVE MY PARK DAY

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that online registration is now open for the fourth annual I Love My Park Day, to be held on May 2 at state parks and historic sites across New York. Since its launch in […]

by · March 23, 2015 · Environment, Government, Parks
Free Range Kids: You Know What’s REALLY Dangerous for Kids?

Free Range Kids: You Know What’s REALLY Dangerous for Kids?

“That’s dangerous!”  . Most  of us parents have had that shouted at us at some point — often when we’re letting our kids do something that is, statistically, not very dangerous at all, like letting a 3 year old nap […]

by · March 22, 2015 · Family, Free Range Kids
Manhattan/Bronx Free Tree Giveaways Schedule

Manhattan/Bronx Free Tree Giveaways Schedule

The New York Restoration Project and MillionTreesNYC in partnership with community organizations across the Bronx and Manhattan are giving away trees, March through May. NYC residents can pick up a free tree and learn how to plant and care for them. Time […]

Matters of Faith: RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP

Matters of Faith: RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP

“If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously” (Romans 12:8 NLT). The most interesting thing about leadership is the way we think of our leaders. “Lead, follow, or get out of the way!” I remember hearing these […]

by · March 22, 2015 · Daily Living, Faith, Op Ed
Lifting MMA Ban Clears A Hurdle…Again

Lifting MMA Ban Clears A Hurdle…Again

The bill to legalize mixed martial arts in New York passed through the State Senate’s finance committee on Wednesday, as expected reported Newsday. According to a source, the vote was 29-8 in favor of lifting the ban on professional MMA […]

by · March 20, 2015 · Government, Sports
Pick up a Free Tree this Saturday

Pick up a Free Tree this Saturday

Sustainable South Bronx and the Office of the Bronx Borough President are hosting a free tree giveaway event with New York Restoration Project and MillionTreesNYC on Saturday March 21st, 2015 at Hunts Point Riverside park (Lafayette Avenue). Online advanced registration encouraged […]

Committee for Effective Leadership Announces 2015 Honorees

Committee for Effective Leadership Announces 2015 Honorees

The Committee for Effective Leadership has announced its honorees for its April 26, 2015 awards luncheon: Mr. Patrick Devine, Veteran, co-Founder of The Bronx Veteran’s Day Parade; Hon. Joe McManus, Labor Leader, Member, NYS Democratic Committee; Hon. Joan Millman, former […]

BRONX TOURISM COUNCIL LAUNCHES  1ST EVER BRONX VISITORS GUIDE

BRONX TOURISM COUNCIL LAUNCHES 1ST EVER BRONX VISITORS GUIDE

Bronx Visitors Guide will help to further redefine The Bronx as a destination Bronx, NY – The Bronx Tourism Council and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. announced the launch of the first annual Bronx Visitors Guide. The launch took […]

Bronx Jobs: Shleppers Moving and Storage

Bronx Jobs: Shleppers Moving and Storage

SHLEPPERS MOVING & STORAGE Customized Recruitment at The Bronx Overall Economic Development Corp. 851 Grand Concourse – 1st Floor, Rotunda (near elevator) Bronx, N.Y. 10451   Date: Friday, March 20, 2015 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. County: Bronx Contact: […]

Bronx Jobs: Sid Wainer & Son

Bronx Jobs: Sid Wainer & Son

SID WAINER & SON Customized Recruitment at The Bronx Overall Economic Development Corp. 851 Grand Concourse, Rotunda (by Elevator) Bronx, N.Y. 10451   Date:            Friday, March 20, 2015 Time:           10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. County:       Bronx Contact:      New York Works […]