Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. stands with Herman Badillo and his wife, Gail Badillo, at the 2010 Bronx Ball at Orchard Beach. Mr. Badillo, a former borough president and congressman, was inducted to the Bronx Walk of Fame […]
It is with extreme sadness and sympathy that we have learned that our former Borough President and Congressman Herman Badillo has passed away. I had the honor of working for him when he was Borough President. He was a leader […]
In late October, Dr. Alagappa Alagappan, the father of my friend Meena Alagappan, passed away. This man represented all that is good on this planet and the need for a humane, loving, ecumenical and humanitarian world. Unfortunately, I never got […]
On November 17th, Councilman Andy King sat down with Bronx Chronicle staff Kathleen Canzoniero and I for an exclusive interview. The interview was far reaching with the Councilman being a very open and community minded individual. Running for New York […]
On November 4, 2014 Matt Osborn, a young Bronxite, cast his first vote as a person who just turned 18 years of age. This was a great milestone for a person whose roots are in the Bronx, who takes a […]
Stevan “Coach” Lynn, who many of you may know as a Bronx Chronicle friend and oft host of our video series, will be starring in an upcoming film “Good Lies directed by Christine Stronneger! Good Lies” is an upcoming film that […]
On Thursday October 30, Concepts of Independence honored individual with disabilities at the Brooklyn Marriott. The mission of Concepts of Independence is to administer and advocate for consumer directed personal assistance which will permit chronically ill and/or physically disabled individuals […]
By Roberto Ragone A Momentum towards Remembrance Over several months the Vito Marcantonio Forum had begun a collaboration with the Drama Workshop Project in its second phase of activity to remember legendary Congressman Vito Marcantonio on the 60th anniversary of […]
On October 28, 2014 Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj, 80th Assembly District, was honored at an event at Don Coqui on City Island. Over 350 people attended. Those who attended came from the various communities he represents: Morris Park, Allerton, Bedford Park, […]
Post By Contributor Jenna Bagcal Annie Boller is a self-proclaimed “wallflower”; but you would never know that from hearing her hefty list of community activities. Some might call her a “community activist,” something that she would never label herself as. […]
UPDATE FROM BRONXTALK: There’s been a post-production delay. The 20th Anniversary of BronxTalk will be shown in its entirety on Wednesday, October 29 at 9:00pm. Sorry for any inconvenience. Celebrating it’s 20th Anniversary of being on the air, BronxTalk hosted […]
On Sunday October 26, 2014 Bruce Feld, former District Leader for the 81st Assembly District, was honored at a brunch sponsored by The Benjamin Franklin Reform Democratic Club and hosted by Councilman Andrew Cohen at his home. Bruce’s progressive activism […]
Veteran’s advocate, former Marine, Founder of nonprofit Devil Dog USA Inc, and Bronx Chronicle friend & contributor Gonzalo Duran was featured this week on FOX & Friends. The segment highlighted the work Devil Dog is doing to repurpose abandoned homes into […]
Thousands of us have participated in local history and nature walks led by Morgan Powell. Others knew him in different capacities: a researcher, educator, blogger, environmentalist and community activist. Morgan recently passed away. His body was found in Brooklyn. We […]
STATEMENT FROM BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ RE: The Passing of Alfredo Thiebaud “I am incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of my good friend, Alfredo Thiebaud, founder and president of Delicioso Coco Helado. “Through his company, Mr. Thiebaud was able […]
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