Bronx Personalities

Carmen Rosa Will Be Lain To Rest Friday

Carmen Rosa will be buried Friday morning from the Woolworth Chapel in Woodlawn Cemetery at 10am.

Committee for Effective Leadership Announces 2015 Honorees

Committee for Effective Leadership Announces 2015 Honorees

The Committee for Effective Leadership has announced its honorees for its April 26, 2015 awards luncheon: Mr. Patrick Devine, Veteran, co-Founder of The Bronx Veteran’s Day Parade; Hon. Joe McManus, Labor Leader, Member, NYS Democratic Committee; Hon. Joan Millman, former […]

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Remembering Megan Charlop, a Fighter for Bronx Children’s Health

Five years ago today, the Bronx tragically lost one of its greatest advocates for children’s health. Megan Charlop was the director of community health at the Montefiore School Health Program, but to the many children she worked with, she was […]

Bronx Participation in Disability Pride Parade Moves Forward

Bronx Participation in Disability Pride Parade Moves Forward

On February 25, the Disability Pride Parade Committee met at the offices of ICS in the Fordham section of the Bronx. The meeting was chaired by Michael Schweinsburg, Executive Director of Disability Pride, NYC. Many Bronx disability activists joined city-wide […]

Bronx Native Bob Simon Dies In Fatal Crash

Bronx Native Bob Simon Dies In Fatal Crash

“60 Minutes” reporter and Bronx native Bob Simon was killed Wednesday in a horrific car crash on the West Side Highway. Sources told DNAInfor.com that “the 2010 Lincoln Town Car had just left the 57th Street CBS studio and was traveling southbound on the […]

Latoya Joyner- Member NYS Assembly

Assemblywoman Joyner on election of Carl Heastie as Speaker

Assemblywoman Latoya Joyner, 77th Assembly District, issued the following statement after voting to elect Carl Heastie as the new Speaker of the New York State Assembly. Joyner is one of the two new members of the New York State Assembly. […]

Congressman Jose Serrano Issues Statement on Easing of Sanctions Against Cuba

Congressman Jose Serrano Issues Statement on Easing of Sanctions Against Cuba

U.S. Congressman José E. Serrano, a longtime advocate of ending the embargo against Cuba, released the following statement today in response to the publication of regulatory amendments that implement the easing in travel, remittances, trade, and banking sanctions on Cuba […]

2014:  The Positive Notes of a Trying Year

2014: The Positive Notes of a Trying Year

Looking back on 2014, it may be easy to lose sight of the good that has happened.  There have been a number of tragedies, local, domestic, and international. As someone who likes to use the positives of life to move […]

by · January 1, 2015 · Bronx Personalities, Holidays
Bronx Veterans’ Nonprofit Devil Dogs USA In Fight To Keep Doors Open

Bronx Veterans’ Nonprofit Devil Dogs USA In Fight To Keep Doors Open

Local veterans’ organization Devil Dogs USA Inc. is looking for help in an effort to keep its doors open. As many of our readers know, Devil Dogs USA Inc. is a Bronx-based non-profit, founded by veteran Gonzalo Duran, that has […]

by · December 19, 2014 · Bronx Personalities, Partners, Veterans
Filippo Ferron

The Bronx Loses A Beloved Friend & Teacher : Filippo Ferron

The Bronx Chronicle mourns the passing of friend Filippo Ferron. An admirably self educated member of the Morris Park Community Association, and the Committe Chair of its senior garden, he passionately served the community that he so loved through the growth […]

by · December 18, 2014 · Bronx Personalities
Spotlight on Veteran Patrick “Pat” Dolan

Spotlight on Veteran Patrick “Pat” Dolan

By Jeremy Warneke Born in 1921 in East Harlem to Irish immigrants, Patrick “Pat” Dolan grew up in the Bronx, where he raised his own family and continues to reside. He fought for his country in World War II and […]

Financial Focus – Income Tax Planning, Chapter 3 : Family & Education

Financial Focus – Income Tax Planning, Chapter 3 : Family & Education

Income Tax Planning 2014 Chapter 3- F A M I LY & E D U C A T I O NTurn your saving tax dollars into a annual family tradition2014 may be another good year for families to save taxes. Most […]

Italy and The Bronx, a beautiful love affair: Interview with John Calvelli

Italy and The Bronx, a beautiful love affair: Interview with John Calvelli

Post Reprinted from Italian culture project “We The Italians” The Bronx has been home of many Italians during the XX century. It is impossible, for those who are interested in knowing the history of the Italian American community, to ignore […]

Bronx Council Member Vacca on NYC Media’s “The 51”

A profile on Council member James Vacca. A lot of nice shots of the areas he covers.  

by · December 8, 2014 · Bronx Personalities, Bulletin Board
District Attorney Rob Johnson: Justice and the Bronx

District Attorney Rob Johnson: Justice and the Bronx

On December 1st, Bronx Chronicle staff Kathleen Canzoniero and I had the opportunity to interview Bronx District Attorney Robert Johnson. He has served as Bronx District Attorney for more than two decades. Prior to being elected as District Attorney he […]