Announcements

Happy Independence Day from Mayor de Blasio

Happy Independence Day from Mayor de Blasio

 In an email statement to New Yorkers, Mayor Bill de Blasio touted his administration’s progress in the fight against inequality as reason to celebrate The 4th of July. And he asked New Yorkers to share a holiday graphic depicting a […]

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
Former Bronx Rep. Mario Biaggi

Former Bronx Congressman Mario Biaggi Dies At 97

Mario Biaggi, a highly decorated former New York City police officer and a popular 10-term Democratic congressman from the Bronx died on Wednesday at his home in the Bronx. He was 97. Biaggi’s passing was reported by his longtime spokesman […]

#Not62: STATE ANNOUNCES $658 MILLION TO SUPPORT NUTRITION PROGRAMS BENEFITING BRONXITES IN NEED

#Not62: STATE ANNOUNCES $658 MILLION TO SUPPORT NUTRITION PROGRAMS BENEFITING BRONXITES IN NEED

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $658 million to support access to healthy and nutritious food for some of New York’s most vulnerable residents. The funds will be awarded to 92 health and wellness providers that administer New York State’s […]

Activists Win Battle Battle Over LG Tower At Hudson Palisades

Activists Win Battle Battle Over LG Tower At Hudson Palisades

New York Elected Officials Instrumental in Litigation Forcing LG Retreat on Proposal State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester), Congressman Eliot Engel (D-Bronx/Westchester), Senator Adriano Espaillat (D-Manhattan/Bronx), Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx/Westchester) and Council Member Andrew Cohen (D-Bronx) praised the agreement announced today […]

Throggs Neck Block Party

Throggs Neck Block Party

by · June 1, 2015 · Announcements, Bulletin Board
Congratulations Elisa Ungaro!

Congratulations Elisa Ungaro!

Elisa Ungaro, daughter of Mike Ungaro(owner of Metro Optics Eyewear) & Eva Yan, graduated from Emerson College on May 18th with a Masters Degree in Health Communications.

by · May 20, 2015 · Announcements
Credit:  AP News

Happy Rockefeller, Wife of Former Governor Nelson Rockefeller, Dead at 88

Happy Rockefeller, Whose Marriage to NY Governor Scandalized Voters, Dies at 88 Happy Rockefeller died at her Tarrytown home, following a brief illness on Tuesday, at the age of 88. Her marriage to Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller, soon after both had been […]

by · May 20, 2015 · Announcements, Obituary
Babies Of The Bronx – Joseph Michael Dinapoli

Babies Of The Bronx – Joseph Michael Dinapoli

  On 5/12/2015   God gave us a beautiful blessing – the birth of Joseph Michael Dinapoli. 7lb 4oz 19 ½ inches long. God bless the proud parents Jennifer and Louis Dinapoli May they be blessed with good health and prosperity. […]

BronxTalk Tonight: City Council Speaker Mark-Viverito

BronxTalk Tonight: City Council Speaker Mark-Viverito

COUNCIL SPEAKER ON BRONXTALK – Tonight the Speaker of the City Council, Melissa Mark-Viverito, will be the guest on BronxTalk. The councilmember from the 8th Council District, which includes part of the south Bronx, will talk with host Gary Axelbank […]

Memorial Service for EBHF Member and Presenter Morgan Powell – Woodlawn Cemetery Saturday at 11:00am

Memorial Service for EBHF Member and Presenter Morgan Powell – Woodlawn Cemetery Saturday at 11:00am

On Saturday, May 9, at 11:00 am there is a service to remember Morgan Powell at the Woolworth Chapel at Woodlawn Cemetery to pay our respects and celebrate the life of an amazing man, Morgan Powell.  We have the chapel […]

by · May 8, 2015 · Announcements, Bulletin Board
Businessman Alfredo Thiebaud Posthumously Honored With Bronx Walk of Fame Selection

Businessman Alfredo Thiebaud Posthumously Honored With Bronx Walk of Fame Selection

Alfredo Thiebaud, Businessman & Philanthropist, To be Inducted Into the 2015 Bronx Walk of Fame   Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. announced today that Alfredo Thiebaud, a longtime borough business leader and philanthropist and the founder of Delicioso Coco […]

Joseph Oddo Remembered

Joseph Oddo Remembered

In loving memory of Joseph Oddo. He was The Bronx Chronicle’s first Managing Editor as well as a beloved community leader.

The Bronx Community Mourns the Passing of Joseph Oddo

The Bronx Community Mourns the Passing of Joseph Oddo

Many of us knew Joseph Oddo through his community work and his participation in various community groups. Mr. Oddo was part of the Pelham Bay Taxpayer Association, Pelham Grand Community Board, and on the board for Saint Theresa’s Church. He […]

Bronx Chronicle Mourns Passing of Fmr Managing Editor Joseph Oddo

It is with great sadness that The Bronx Chronicle staff announce the passing of our former managing editor, Joseph Oddo. Joseph Oddo was a good friend of our owner and publisher, Sal Conforto. “I am truly saddened by the death […]