Articles by: The Bronx Chronicle

RIP Carmen Berra

Photo c/o New York Mets Carmen Berra, wife of MLB legend Yogi Berra, passed away today at the age of 85. The Berra’s were married 65 years. Photo c/o New York Yankees  

by · March 7, 2014 · Domestic News, Local News

Monroe set lineup for upcoming nationals

There will be 630 athletes from seventy-four teams coming from fourteen states to compete in this weekend’s 2014 NJCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships at the Armory on 168th Street in Manhattan.  Monroe College is the host of the […]

by · March 7, 2014 · Sports

Council Member Ritchie Torres Addresses Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance

Co-authored by Adam Bermudez, Kathleen Canzoniero & Nilka Martell Council Member Ritchie Torres (D-Van Nest, Fordham, Bronx Park East, Belmont, Bedford Park) spoke last night at the Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance’s monthly community meeting, where local issues are raised and […]

by · March 6, 2014 · Local News, News

Ann Clair’s Big Sandwich

Guest post written by Bronx Hipster’s Ruth Papazian Family-owned Ann Clair’s Salumeria has been the home of “The Big Sandwich” in the East Bronx neighborhood of Morris Park for more than 40 years. It takes roughly 15 minutes and seven pounds […]

by · February 18, 2014 · Business, Special Sections

Renowned Comic Book Artist Neal Adams Signing at The Lair

By guest writer John Pye On February 12 between 5pm and 8pm, famous comic book artist Neal Adams will be signing at local Morris Park comic book store THE LAIR, located at 1808 Colden Avenue.

by · February 5, 2014 · Bulletin Board

Bronx twins gleefully meet their 92nd birthday

Bronx natives Mary Prue and Gloria Ungaro , identical twins, recently met their 92nd birthday with all smiles!  They were born on February 4th, 1922, in the Arthur Ave. section of the Bronx.  Interestingly enough, born in the actual house!  […]

by · February 4, 2014 · Bulletin Board

Bronx Documentary Center bears Child Brides Exhibit

CREDIT: STEPHANIE SINCLAIR The Bronx Documentary Center hosts Stephanie Sinclair’s “Too Young to Wed” which photographically documents the global issue of child marriage world wide.  Starting Jan. 18th, and ending March 16th, this exhibit is free and open to the […]

by · January 19, 2014 · Local News

Join Bronx Volunteer Coalition’s MLK Jr. Day of Literacy

Tomorrow in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Bronx Volunteer Coalition is offering free word worship at the Bronx Museum of the Arts.   The Bronx Museum of the Arts is located at Grand Concourse and 165th St.

Free 2 hour Course to Understand & Improve Your Credit

Free, 2 hours long course on understanding and improving your credit. Course is being offered free by New York City Business Solutions.  Register via this link before the course is filled or closed. There is a course being offered on […]

by · January 15, 2014 · Education News

For Sale: Bronx General Post Office

As listed in the United States Postal Service Site, the Bronx General Post Office/Carrier Annex is up for bids. In their listing, it states “architecturally renowned building war originally constructed in 1935”.  It is 170,560 squared feet and 4 stories […]

by · January 15, 2014 · Local News

Bronx Garden no Ode to Poet Longfellow or to its community

As reported in the New York Daily News, Foxhurst residents lament the lost of a once beautiful garden.  East 165th street, Longfellow Avenue, and Lowell Street border the Longfellow Garden. The Bronx garden was named in honor of

by · January 14, 2014 · Local News
Fernando Tirado joins the Bronx Chronicle

Fernando Tirado joins the Bronx Chronicle

Blogger, entrepreneur, and community activist Fernando Tirado joins the Bronx Chronicle family today, expanding the media outlet’s reach to include news, events, and issues happening in the West Bronx.  Currently residing in Bedford Park, Mr. Tirado has a long history […]

by · January 14, 2014 · Bulletin Board
Governor Cuomo Signs Groundbreaking Puppy Mill Legislation.

Governor Cuomo Signs Groundbreaking Puppy Mill Legislation.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on January 9th, signed law which authorizes local municipalities to enact more stringent laws to regulate pet dealers Governor Cuomo stated “While existing state laws will be upheld , today’s legislation will give support to the […]

by · January 11, 2014 · Local News, News

MTA Subway Express Service Suspended.

Notification issued 1/3/14 at 3:55 PM. To facilitate snow removal and underground train storage, all express MTA Subway service will be suspended as of 5:45 PM tonight. Local service will remain in effect. Limited express service may resume tomorrow, Saturday, 1/4/14; however, […]

by · January 3, 2014 · Uncategorized

Time Warner Cable Inc To Merge

By Soyoung Kim and Liana B. Baker NEW YORK (Reuters) – Liberty Media Corp’s top executives estimate that a merger between Charter Communications Inc and Time Warner Cable Inc could generate roughly $700 million in annual synergies, according to people […]

by · December 20, 2013 · Business