Holidays

Celebrating Holi in the Bronx with Vishnu Mandir Temple

Celebrating Holi in the Bronx with Vishnu Mandir Temple

While many people enjoyed Sunday’s warmer temperatures, the members of Vishnu Mandir Temple frolicked outside in colorful clouds to celebrate Holi. Holi (also known as Phagwah) is a Hindu festival celebrated during Spring and is known as the festival of […]

Irish Heritage Month Celebration

Irish Heritage Month Celebration

by · March 8, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Cultures, Holidays
VISHNNU MANDIR & BHARATI DANCE ACADEMY CELEBRATES HOLI/PHAGWAH “FESTIVAL OF COLORS”

VISHNNU MANDIR & BHARATI DANCE ACADEMY CELEBRATES HOLI/PHAGWAH “FESTIVAL OF COLORS”

  On Sunday, March 8, 2015, Members of the Vishnu Mandir Hindu Temple, the Bharati Dance Academy and Hindus from all around New York City will celebrate Holi/Phagwah, the coming of spring, in the Bronx. Holi or ‘Phagwah’ is the […]

by · March 7, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Holidays
An  early female hero

Purim: The Holiday Commemorating Victory Over Evil By A Female: Queen Esther

Throughout the Bronx, many Jewish people have started to celebrate the holiday of Purim. The night of March 4th starts the Jewish holiday and I would like to share a little information on what this holiday is about. Purim commemorates […]

by · March 5, 2015 · Holidays, Religion
Carnival in Rio: The Beginning of Lent

Carnival in Rio: The Beginning of Lent

This year, I am in Rio de Janeiro as Christians around the world begin the season of Lent and await Easter which occurs on April 5. Lent is a period of sadness and reflection. To me. it is very similar to […]

East Bronx History Forum – Wednesday February 18th at 7:30pm. FREEDOMLAND

East Bronx History Forum – Wednesday February 18th at 7:30pm. FREEDOMLAND

“Mommy and Daddy take my hand, take me out to Freedomland”.  We look outside our windows and it is snow for miles and Disneyland is in the news for an outbreak of the measles.  We need a vacation!  The East […]

by · February 14, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Holidays
Valentine’s Day Concert

Valentine’s Day Concert

by · February 13, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Holidays
Valentine’s Day Celebration

Valentine’s Day Celebration

Mark Gjonaj & AlbanianAmerican.org presents A Valentine’s Day Celebration! Saturday, February 14, 2015 6:00pm Maestro’s Caterer’s 1703 Bronxdale Avenue Bronx, NY 10462 Musical Performances by: Alberije Hadergjonaj Agim Gerbeshi Hajro Ceka Kino Gara Tickets $100 – Available online atwww.AbanianAmerican.org All […]

by · February 9, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Holidays
Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

Today we remember Martin Luther King, Jr., his vision, his legacy and his words of wisdom to us all.  The Bronx Chronicle asks all Bronxites to reflect on the words and actions of Dr King.   In honor of Dr. King, […]

by · January 19, 2015 · Holidays
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
Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

The Bronx Chronicle would like to wish all of our readers a Happy New Year! Let’s all make this new year one of positive growth, change and discovery.  What plans do you have for this year?

by · January 1, 2015 · Announcements, Holidays
Merry Christmas from Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj

Merry Christmas from Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj

by · December 26, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Holidays
Merry Christmas To All Of Our Readers And Their Families!

Merry Christmas To All Of Our Readers And Their Families!

The Bronx Chronicle, it’s staff and management would like to wish all of our readers and their families a very Merry Christmas!

by · December 25, 2014 · Announcements, Holidays
SENATOR KLEIN GIVES MORE THAN 400 HOLIDAY GIFTS TO CHILDREN AT THIRD ANNUAL THROGGS NECK HOUSES TOY DONATION

SENATOR KLEIN GIVES MORE THAN 400 HOLIDAY GIFTS TO CHILDREN AT THIRD ANNUAL THROGGS NECK HOUSES TOY DONATION

State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) visited the Throggs Neck Houses on Tuesday, December 23rd  to give holiday gifts to children and their families.  At the toy donation, Senator Klein presented boys and girls with fun gifts like Monopoly, Clue, dolls, […]

by · December 25, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Holidays
Wreath on Borough Hall. Happy Holidays!

Thoughts from a Bronx Bred Jewish Kid at Christmas

As Christmas Eve and Christmas Day approaches, my mind goes back to past Christmases in my life. No, I never went to see a movie, and I have Chinese food on Christmas Day. My remembrances of Christmases in my very […]

by · December 23, 2014 · Cultures, Editorials, Holidays