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Profile America: Taking Liberties 

Today is the signature American holiday, celebrating the date in 1776 when the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence.

Profile America: Liberty and Justice 

In1964, the Civil Rights Act swept away Jim Crow laws by prohibiting discrimination based on race in all accommodations and facilities open to the public, as well as employment, union membership, and voter registration.

Profile America: Happy Father’s Day

The occasion dates back to 1910, when Sonora Dodd of Spokane, Washington wanted to honor her father, who raised six children by himself after his wife died.

by · June 19, 2016 · Holidays, Profile America
This Memorial Day

This Memorial Day

Mayor de Blasio delivered remarks at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony.

by · May 30, 2016 · Holidays, Military, News
Memorial Day Salute To Our Service Men and Women

Memorial Day Salute To Our Service Men and Women

In 1873, New York was the first state to designate Memorial Day as a legal holiday.

by · May 30, 2016 · Holidays, Military
Memorial Day 2016

Memorial Day 2016

This Memorial Day, we remember the sacrifices of those who served and died for our freedom.

by · May 30, 2016 · Holidays

Profile America: A Measure of Devotion

On this date 12 years ago, the dedication ceremony for the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. was held.

Happy Easter 2016

Happy Easter 2016

The Bronx Chronicle would like to wish all of our readers and their families a very Happy Easter!

by · March 27, 2016 · Holidays, Religion
Albanian American Open Hands Association Wishes You…

Albanian American Open Hands Association Wishes You…

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by · March 27, 2016 · Bulletin Board, Holidays

Governor Cuomo Set To Host Inaugural Easter Egg Hunt, 3/27

EASTER SUNDAY OPEN HOUSE AT THE EXECUTIVE MANSION WITH GOVERNOR CUOMO Governor Andrew M. Cuomo invites New Yorkers to an Open House at the Executive Mansion on Sunday, March 27, 2016 to celebrate Easter Sunday.  The Open House will be […]

Bronx Phagwah Holi Celebration 2016

Bronx Phagwah Holi Celebration 2016

by · March 23, 2016 · Bulletin Board, Holidays
Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

ST. PATRICK’S DAY   Thursday, March 17 — This is a day when people of all ethnicities are cheerfully encouraged to wear something green. It is St. Patrick’s Day, a rare national holiday observed outside its native land. The day […]

by · March 17, 2016 · Cultures, Holidays
St. Patrick’s Day — Erin Go Bragh

St. Patrick’s Day — Erin Go Bragh

Irish-Americans Today Congress proclaimed March as Irish-American Heritage Month in 1991, and President Barack Obama issued a proclamation commemorating the occasion this year.   Originally a religious holiday to honor St. Patrick, who introduced Christianity to Ireland in the fifth […]

by · March 17, 2016 · Cultures, Holidays
General Manager(4th from left): Kumarie Sahadeo
Assistant GM: Kim
Manager: Mirsie
Team Members: Sally, Chitra, Bashir, Sohaley and Curtice Battle(2nd from right)

Love at White Castle

Every year around this time and for the past decade or so, this Bronx resident chooses to spend this Hallmark holiday in the place where everybody knows her name – White Castle. Some might laugh at the notion of going […]

by · February 18, 2016 · Bulletin Board, Holidays
99 Cents Only Stores Advises V-Day Romeos on Good and Bad Gift Ideas for their Juliets

99 Cents Only Stores Advises V-Day Romeos on Good and Bad Gift Ideas for their Juliets

99 Cents Only Stores has advice for all clueless Romeos searching to find the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for their Juliets. To help decide what to get, and what not to get, the Company is featuring a list of both […]

by · February 3, 2016 · Business, Holidays