Domestic News

NYC Horse Carriage Driver Accused of Switching Horses

NYC Horse Carriage Driver Accused of Switching Horses

A horse carriage driver has been accused of altering the hoof identification of his asthmatic 22 year old horse to make it appear to be a healthier horse. According to The Associated Press, carriage driver Frank Lou branded his 22 […]

White House Puts Out PSA On Sexual Assault After President Reauthorizes Violence Against Women Act

While tremendous progress has been made since the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) was first enacted, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking are still significant problems facing women, families, and communities. Domestic violence causes 3 deaths a day to women, […]

by · April 30, 2014 · Domestic News, Local News

New Act Will Be A Boon For NYC Transportation Infrastructure Investment

NYC will benefit from a new national act that will fund transportation projects to the delight of Mayor Bill de Blasio.  The “GROW AMERICA Act”will expand and improve financing mechanisms to increase funding for game-changing projects, thereby creating jobs, improving […]

by · April 30, 2014 · Domestic News, Local News

Councilman Andy King On NBA Owner Donald Sterling’s Life Ban Punishment

“The punishment fits the crime,” said Northeast Bronx City Councilman Andy King on the decision yesterday by National Basketball Association Commissioner Adam Silver to ban Donald Sterling, owner of the NBA Clippers, for life from all NBA activities as a […]

by · April 30, 2014 · Domestic News, Local News, Sports
The Bronx Chronicle visits NYC’s Cat Cafe

The Bronx Chronicle visits NYC’s Cat Cafe

The Purina One Cat Cafe has come and gone, but it will forever be in our cat loving hearts. New York City’s first ever pop up cat cafe featured cat’achino’s, pastries, caturniture, and adorable (as well as adoptable!) cats from […]

Doctors’ Tax Refunds Stolen Suggests Possible Systemic Identity Theft

Uh oh. As reported in Reuters, “The U.S. Secret Service and Internal Revenue Service are investigating widespread reports that identity thieves are stealing the tax refunds of physicians, a U.S. senator said on Friday, as doctors fear a database containing […]

by · April 26, 2014 · Domestic News

Georgia Governor Signs ‘Unprecedented’ Gun Rights Bill

Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal (R) signed a sweeping gun rights bill on Wednesday. House Bill 60, also known as the Safe Carry Protection Act, will allow licensed gun owners to carry their firearms into public places, including bars, nightclubs, schools, […]

by · April 24, 2014 · Domestic News

What’s Up With “Meet The Press”?

Publisher of The Bronx Chronicle  Sal Conforto and I agree that David Gregory, host of Meet The Press, one of the longest running television shows in history, is terrible at the job and shows existence is in jeopardy.  I know I […]

by · April 24, 2014 · Domestic News, Uncategorized

Cat Lovers Rejoice! Cat Cafe Popping Up in NYC

I stated in a previous article that, “So far there are no plans to open up a cat cafe in New York City (and it might be virtually impossible because of strict health regulations)…” Well, it seems I’m going to […]

Amazing Moment At The Marathon

Washington Post reporter Wes Lowery was tweeting throughout the event, and caught this amazing situation in photos.  The man’s legs gave out and the other runners helped him to the finishing line.  Bravo you princes and princesses of Massachusetts, you kings […]

by · April 22, 2014 · Domestic News

New Clinical Trials For Lung Cancer Treatment

by · April 20, 2014 · Domestic News

Crowley Celebrates 50th Anniversary of the New York World’s Fair with House Resolution

East Bronx and Queens Congressman Joe Crowley announced the introduction of H. Res. 552 yesterday, a resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1964 New York World’s Fair and recognizing its lasting legacy in technology, industry and entertainment, as well […]

by · April 16, 2014 · Domestic News, Local News
President Obama Speaks at the 2014 Easter Prayer Breakfast, Addresses Kansas City Tragedy

President Obama Speaks at the 2014 Easter Prayer Breakfast, Addresses Kansas City Tragedy

“…But as I was preparing my remarks, something intervened yesterday.  And so I want to just devote a few words about yesterday’s tragedy in Kansas.  This morning our prayers are with the people of Overland Park.  And we’re still learning […]

by · April 15, 2014 · Domestic News, News

FDA Approves New Hand-Held Auto-injector To Reverse Heroine Overdose

Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a prescription treatment that can be used by family members or caregivers to treat a person known or suspected to have had an opioid overdose, which has led to debate about […]

by · April 9, 2014 · Domestic News, World News

Joblessness: A Local And National Concern

With the highest rate of unemployment in the city at 12%, Bronxites grapple with unemployment on a daily basis, affecting families and local businesses across the borough.  Here’s a look at the issue nationally, as March’s national numbers are examined […]

by · April 5, 2014 · Domestic News, Local News