Articles by: Michael Benjamin

BronxTalk Examines Charter Schools Tonight

CHARTER SCHOOLS ON BRONXTALK Tonight BronxTalk will present both sides of the debate over charter schools. A director of a prominent charter school and an education expert from the Alliance for a Quality Education will answer questions from host Gary […]

by · October 19, 2015 · Education News, Television
TBC Spotlight: Michael Gallagher Wants You To Know He’s Running for NY-13, Too

TBC Spotlight: Michael Gallagher Wants You To Know He’s Running for NY-13, Too

After seeing last Sunday’s Chronicle Spotlight interview with Clyde Williams, Manhattan resident and political unknown Michael Gallagher emailed The Bronx Chronicle asking for inclusion in future listings of candidates vying to replace Rep. Charles B. Rangel in Congress. Gallagher wrote, “I […]

by · October 18, 2015 · Bronx Politics, Elections, News, Politics

Mets Defeat Dodgers, 3-2. Face Cubs In NLCS

The Mets were celebrating. Again. Their Daniel Murphy-fueled 3-2 win over the Dodgers in Game 5 gave them a National League Division Series victory, clinching their date in the NL Championship Series, which begins Saturday (7:30 p.m. ET, TBS) against the […]

by · October 16, 2015 · Sports
Commemorating El Grito de Jayuya

Commemorating El Grito de Jayuya

Join Rev. Dr. Samuel Cruz as he discusses the groundbreaking new book, War Against All Puerto Ricans with its author Nelson Denis on Friday, October 30. The program begins at 6:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sunset Park located at 411 46th St, […]

by · October 15, 2015 · Cultures, History

Bryant Park Winter Village All Stars Wanted

Winter Village All Stars This season, Bank of America Winter Village (BOAWV) at Bryant Park is celebrating young New Yorkers who give back to their communities. BOAWV will choose 10 Winter Village All Stars who will be honored on opening […]

BronxTalk: Daniel Lanzilotta Recycled Art

BronxTalk: Daniel Lanzilotta Recycled Art

Here’s a link from last Monday night’s BronxTalk that featured a Bronx artist who uses discarded plastic to make some remarkable pieces of art. Daniel Lanzilotta, a self-proclaimed ‘plastician’, demonstrated his unique brand of creativity and how it relates to […]

by · October 14, 2015 · Arts & Artists, Television
Judge of the Civil Court of the City of New York and Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

De Blasio Tackles Inequality By Launching The Bail Lab

City to Test Bail Alternatives and Payment Strategies, Expand Data on Defendants’ Risk   Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced the Bail Lab, the next step in the City’s strategy to reform New York City’s bail system by avoiding unnecessary […]

Rob Siano, Bronx GOP District Attorney Candidate To Kick Off Uphill Fight

Tomorrow Wednesday, October 14, Robert Siano, Republican candidate for Bronx District Attorney will formally kick off his campaign at 6:30 PM at the Bronx Republican Party HQ,  3029 Middletown Road, Bronx. Bronx GOP Supreme Court candidates are also expected participate. […]

by · October 13, 2015 · Bronx Politics, News
Woodlawn Cemetery is the final resting place of  George L. (“Tex”) Rickard’s grave.  Tex Rickard was the founding owner of the New York Rangers Hockey team.

Kick Off The New York Rangers 2015-16 Season At Woodlawn Cemetery — This Was No Joke

Last week when The Bronx Chronicle received an email with the subject line: “New York Rangers Season Kick-off in The Bronx,” we were intrigued. When we realized it would be celebrated at Woodlawn Cemetery, our managing editor scratched his chin then […]

TBC Spotlight: Clyde Williams, A Former Clinton Aide Exploring Another Run For NY-13

TBC Spotlight: Clyde Williams, A Former Clinton Aide Exploring Another Run For NY-13

With Congressman Charles Rangel retiring, Clyde Williams recently announced he is exploring another run for NY-13. In 2012, Williams finished third behind primary winner Congressman Rangel and State Senator Adriano Espaillat. Williams, a registered Democrat, says that there is a completely different electoral dynamic […]

Amb. Ron Kirk, CASEnergy Co-Chair, former US Trade Representative and former mayor of Dallas.

Former US Trade Ambassador Visits Mercy College

Earlier this week, backed by the projected image of a large American flag, CASEnergy Coalition co-chairman and former US Trade Ambassador Ron Kirk spoke to group of Mercy College students –including a contingent of physician assistants who will be traveling to Nicaragua […]

The Advance Group Fined For Campaign Finance Violations

The Advance Group Fined For Campaign Finance Violations

On Thursday, the New York City Campaign Finance Board (CFB) determined that The Advance Group, Inc. (TAG) committed violations in the 2013 elections and assessed penalties totaling $15,000. The CFB determined that The Advance Group, while acting as agent for New Yorkers for Clean, […]

Senator Klein To Host K2 Summit On Friday

Senator Klein To Host K2 Summit On Friday

Panels to convene city and state leaders and officials from DEA, FBI, NYPD, DOH, NYC DHS, NYC HHC, DAASNY and more   State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) will host New York’s first summit on synthetic cannabinoids and convene top elected […]

by · October 9, 2015 · News, Public Safety, Substance Abuse
Former Bronx Resident Suzan Johnson Cook Prepares NY-13 Run

Former Bronx Resident Suzan Johnson Cook Prepares NY-13 Run

Back on July 1, following a prayer breakfast in Harlem, pastor, presidential advisor and former Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom Suzan “Sujay” Johnson Cook, announced that she was running to represent New York’s 13th Congressional District. NY-13 as it is known […]

Our Public Advocate Leticia "Tish" James

Public Advocate Tish James Joins Hillary Clinton on Gun Control

In an email sent to supporters late Monday afternoon, NYC Public Advocate Letitia “Tish” James expressed her support for gun control measures to curb the gun violence that plagues parts of the Bronx and Brooklyn. In supporting Democratic presidential candidate […]

by · October 6, 2015 · Crime, Government, Public Safety