Articles by: Omesh Persaud

Wildfire destroys homes along California’s scenic coast at Big Sur

BY LAILA KEARNEY Mon Dec 16, 2013 10:47pm EST A firefighting crew walks past burning trees in Big Sur, California, December 16, 2013. CREDIT: REUTERS/MICHAEL FIALA (Reuters) – A wildfire that erupted in a scenic stretch of California’s central coastline […]

by · December 17, 2013 · Domestic News, News

State Senate Co-Leader Jeff Klein’s “Affordable NY” Agenda with the IDC Releases Video

State Senator Jeff Klein recently unveiled the IDC’s “Affordable NY” agenda, affecting all New Yorkers, particularly students, seniors, and working families.  The video presentation that was shown at the unveiling is now available for public view. Click here to download […]

by · December 15, 2013 · Bulletin Board, Local News, News

Somber remembrances mark anniversary of Sandy Hook shooting

BY EDITH HONAN NEW YORK Sat Dec 14, 2013 7:59pm EST A heart is emblazoned with crosses to commemorate the 26 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims in Sandy Hook village in Newtown, Connecticut December 13, 2013. CREDIT: REUTERS/CARLO ALLEGRI (Reuters) […]

by · December 15, 2013 · Domestic News, News

Colorado school shooting victim remains in critical condition

BY KEITH COFFMAN DENVER Sun Dec 15, 2013 3:12pm EST Students gather and reunite with their families at a fast food joint across from Arapahoe High School, after a student opened fire in the school in Centennial, Colorado December 13, 2013. […]

by · December 15, 2013 · Domestic News, News

South Africa buries ‘greatest son’ Mandela

BY ED CROPLEY QUNU, South Africa Sun Dec 15, 2013 11:12am EST The coffin of former South African President Nelson Mandela is prepared to be buried during his funeral ceremony in Qunu, Eastern Cape in this December 15, 2013 handout picture […]

by · December 15, 2013 · News, World News

Chinese unmanned spacecraft lands on moon

BY PETE SWEENEY SHANGHAI Sat Dec 14, 2013 11:47am EST A giant electronic screen displays the mission operation information of China’s Chang’e-3 lunar probe as researchers work at the Beijing Aerospace Control Center, in Beijing, December 14, 2013. CREDIT: REUTERS/STRINGER (Reuters) […]

by · December 14, 2013 · News, World News

Stay safe, Keep warm

The Bronx Chronicle would like to remind everyone to stay safe and keep warm as the snow comes down out outside today.

by · December 14, 2013 · Bulletin Board, Photos

Storm packing heavy snow bears down on Midwest, Northeast

BY VICTORIA CAVALIERE NEW YORK Sat Dec 14, 2013 11:22am EST  An employee walks to her vehicle in heavy snow in the parking lot of New Era Cap Company in Evans, New York, December 11, 2013. CREDIT: REUTERS/DON HEUPEL (Reuters) – […]

by · December 14, 2013 · Domestic News, Local News, News

Kerry says Israeli-Palestinian deal possible by end-April

BY LESLEY WROUGHTON TEL AVIV, Israel Fri Dec 13, 2013 4:01pm EST U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry dribbles a soccer ball on the tarmac at the airport in Aqaba, during a refueling stop, December 13, 2013. CREDIT: REUTERS/BRIAN SNYDER (Reuters) […]

by · December 13, 2013 · News, World News

White House says no plans to split NSA, Cyber Command

BY WARREN STROBEL WASHINGTON Fri Dec 13, 2013 6:37pm EST U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) Director General Keith Alexander testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee in Washington December 11, 2013. CREDIT: REUTERS/GARY CAMERON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama’s administration said on […]

by · December 13, 2013 · Domestic News, News
State Senator Jeff Klein unveils bold new IDC Agenda “Affordable NY”

State Senator Jeff Klein unveils bold new IDC Agenda “Affordable NY”

At the Metro Center today, State Senator Jeff Klein unveiled an auspicious new Independent Democratic Conference Agenda entitled “Affordable NY” to an audience of over 200 attendees.    This new agenda focused on many key points looking to improve the […]

by · December 13, 2013 · Domestic News, Local News, News, Photos
State Senator Jeff Klein & Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj Annual Christmas Tree Lightings

State Senator Jeff Klein & Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj Annual Christmas Tree Lightings

New York State Senator Jeff Klein & Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj will be celebrating the Holiday Season at Annual Christmas Tree Lightings.   There will be hot cocoa, and caroling by students of P.@ 83 and P.S 105.  All are invited […]

by · December 12, 2013 · Bulletin Board
Santa hears a child's requests

Santa visits Pelham Bay BOLD Nursery School

Santa, his helpers, and neighborhood dignitaries , including Bronx Deputy Borough President Aurelia Green, visited a BOLD (Bronx Organization for the Learning Disabled) Nursery School today.  Everyone enjoyed fun and festivities with Santa as he listened intently so what the […]

by · December 12, 2013 · Local News, News, Photos
Van Nest Christmas Tree Lighting

Van Nest Christmas Tree Lighting

Today, at the convent cross between Unionport Rd. and Victor Street, was a wonderful Christmas Tree lighting.  Community patrons gathered to sing carols and share sweets.  There was also a toy collection for children of Jacobi Hospital.  

by · December 11, 2013 · Local News, News, Photos

Cash-strapped Iranian students in U.S. hope nuclear deal will ease tuition woes

BY JONATHAN KAMINSKY Sun Dec 8, 2013 8:08am EST U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry (R) shakes hands with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif after a ceremony at the United Nations in Geneva November 24, 2013. CREDIT: REUTERS/DENIS BALIBOUSE […]

by · December 8, 2013 · Business, Domestic News, News, World News