Friends of Crotona Park Wins Golden Trowel Award
The Bronx’s Friends of Crotona Park Inc Wins 2015 Golden Trowel Award from NYC’s Partnerships for Parks. https://t.co/jEsH97Zdb4
Bronx Personalities
Reaction To Councilwoman Arroyo Resignation News Grows
In a news release this morning, South Bronx community activist Julio Pabón announced that he is running in a yet-to-be-called special election in light of Councilwoman Maria del Carmen Arroyo plan to resign her City Council post effective December 31. […]
Arroyo Says She Will Quit City Council At End of 2016
android-uri=”file:///storage/emulated/0/WordPress/images/wp-1448410722365″ /> In a surprise announcement Monday night, Democratic City Councilwoman Maria del Carmen Arroyo said late Monday that she’s resigning her South Bronx seat effective Dec. 31, citing family issues. Arroyo, the daughter of longtime Bronx Assemblywoman Carmen Arroyo, […]
Condolences to State Senator Jeff Klein on Passing of his Mother
Albany-based reporter Nick Reisman reporting on StateofPolitics.com writes: “Marilyn Klein, the mother of Senate Independent Democratic Conference Leader Jeff Klein, has died, a spokeswoman for the IDC said. Klein, 77, was a former female Democratic district leader for the 80th […]
In Memoriam: Ben Randazzo — We Will Miss You
This week, the Bronx community was saddened to learn of the passing of community fixture Ben Randazzo. Ben was chief of staff to Bronx Assemblyman Michael Benedetto. Ben was 74 and had lived on the same waterfront lot in Tierney Place […]
The Peace Project – Album Release Concert, November 14
Simply Entertainment Productions, in conjunction with MAS, Inc, presents Minister Jose E. Figueroa, Jr.’s ‘The Peace Project’ gospel album release concert on Saturday, November 14, 7pm at the Latino Pastoral Action Center, 14 W. 170th Street in the Bronx, NY. The […]
The Bronx Chronicle Welcomes A New Addition: Veteran Sports Journalist Rich Mancuso
Since its inception by a team of passionate Bronxites in October 2013, The Bronx Chronicle has been an evolving and independent source for news, information and events across the borough. Each member of the Chronicle team comes from a different […]
Puerto Rican Heritage Month Celebration, November 19
On November 19, join Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. and your neighbors in honoring invaluable community leaders and their accomplishments. Come together to celebrate Puerto Rican Heritage Month as well as the CULTURE, the LAND, and the PEOPLE who call Puerto […]
Featured Veteran: Finding Your Vibe
Featured Veteran: Finding Your Vibe by Gonzalo Duran In my regular column I have sought out veterans to share their stories and recognize the services they provide. This week’s featured Veteran is Corporal Jared Sterk of the United States Marine […]
Featured Veteran: Garifuna Rising
Featured Veteran: Garifuna Rising by Gonzalo Duran This week’s featured Veteran is Petty Officer 2nd Class Edson Arzu of the United States Navy (USN). Edson was born in Guatemala but raised in the Bronx, New York. He currently works at […]
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 […]
Letter To The Editor: Reclaiming The Bronx’s Cultural Legacy
Don’t Let Gentrification Be The Main Consequence of the Reclamation of the Bronx’s Cultural Legacy It is great to see the cultural landmarks of the Bronx, such as the street jazz great Maxine Sullivan lived on, be officially recognized by […]
Op-Ed: Honor The Bronx’s Jazz Traditions
Turn Maxine Sullivan’s House into a Cultural Center Honoring the Bronx’s Jazz Traditions By Mark Naison Today, I had the honor of participating in a street naming ceremony to honor the great jazz singer, radio personality, and community leader Maxine […]
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 […]
Featured Veteran: Therapy Through Hip Hop
Featured Veteran: Therapy Through Hip Hop by Gonzalo Duran In my new regular column I have sought out veterans to share their stories and recognize their community work. This week I would like to introduce Petty Officer 3rd Class Adrian […]
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