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Senator Klein Launches Satellite Offices Across the Bronx and Westchester

Starting Friday, January 10, 2014, Senator Klein will open satellite offices that will rotate weekly across various parts of Senator Klein’s district. Representatives from Senator Klein’s office will be at stationed locations, allowing for members of the community to have […]

by · January 9, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Local News

Mark-Viverito, a Puerto Rican native will be the city’s first Latina council speaker

NEW YORK (Reuters) – A liberal ally of New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio was unanimously chosen to be the next city council speaker on Wednesday, creating the most

by · January 9, 2014 · Domestic News, Local News, News, Reuters

Important Notice – Unionport Bridge Eastbound, January 2014

Please see the attached Important Notice announcing closures of the eastbound Zerega Avenue entrance ramp and two eastbound lanes of the Unionport Bridge to replace the Southeast Warning Gate. This work is weather dependent and may be scheduled any single […]

by · January 7, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Local News

The Bronx Chronicle Endorses Melissa Mark-Viverito to be New York City’s next City Council Speaker.

As we all know the position for New York City Council Speaker is to be filled this Wensday , January 8th. Of the candidates who have actively campaigned for the post, the management of The Bronx Chronicle under the leadership […]

by · January 6, 2014 · Editorials, Local News

A Statement From Public Advocate Letitia James On Melissa Mark-Viverito

Public Advocate Letitia James released the following statement on Melissa Mark-Viverito: “I am delighted Melissa has secured enough votes to be our next City Council Speaker. She and I worked tirelessly over the last eight years to bring about progressive […]

by · January 5, 2014 · Local News

NYPD Block Watcher Program

Did You Know…? The New York City Police Department has a community-participation program called the “Block Watcher Program.” This program is open to all members of the community and is free of charge. Why do we need Block Watchers? The […]

by · January 4, 2014 · Local News

BRONX BOROUGH RUBIN DIAZ ANNOUNCES

NYCEDC Announces Hunts Point Terminal Produce Market Commits to Stay in the Bronx Until At Least 2021 Seven Year Extension Will Keep one of the World’s Largest Wholesale Produce Markets and Approximately 3,000 Jobs in the Bronx Deputy Mayor Robert […]

by · January 2, 2014 · Business, Local News

Major Winter Snowstorm To Hit New York And New England

  By Ellen Wulfhorst NEW YORK (Reuters) – The eastern United States faces a major winter storm this week that could reach blizzard conditions in some areas and snarl plans for travelers returning from holiday trips, forecasters said on Wednesday. […]

by · January 1, 2014 · Business, Local News

A Very Happy New Year From Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Dear Friend, From my family to yours, I want to wish you a very Happy New Year. I am excited for our bright future ahead and a renewed commitment to our state and each other. Together, we’ve accomplished much these […]

by · January 1, 2014 · Domestic News, Local News

Thursday, January 2 Snow Storm Arrives

  Major snow storm expected to hit the Bronx and New England. The brunt of the storm will hit overnight between Thursday night and Friday morning. Eight to ten inches of snow accumulation is expected.

by · December 31, 2013 · Local News

BREAKING NEWS – Fireworks Explosion at Pelham Bay Park

**UPDATE** 12/31/13 10:10am From the Captain at the 45th precinct: Good Morning, I would like to advise you of an incident that occurred last night at approximately 11:00 PM, Monday December 30th. There was an explosion of fireworks at Baseball […]

2013, Politicians Behaving Badly

  By Barbara Goldberg NEW YORK (Reuters) – Vice President Joe Biden congratulated the wrong man on being elected mayor of Boston and college football star Manti Te’o publicly mourned the death of a girlfriend who never was. While U.S. […]

by · December 30, 2013 · Local News
Memories of Poe Park

Memories of Poe Park

In the summers of 1989 and 1990, I spent plenty of time hanging out at Poe Park. Located on the Grand Concourse between East 192nd St and East Kingsbridge Rd, the park is named after American author Edgar Allan Poe. […]

by · December 29, 2013 · Features, Local News, News, Special Sections

A lil bit of Christmas on Hunter Island, Orchard Beach

While taking our weekend walk through Hunter Island, we stumbled across something that made me smile. Mind you, this is in the woods, slightly off the beaten path. Hopefully it’ll be there a while so depending on the weather, we […]

by · December 28, 2013 · Local News, Uncategorized
Governor and Mrs. Spitzer End Marriage

Governor and Mrs. Spitzer End Marriage

Former New York State Governor and Democratic candidate for New York City Comptroller Eliot Spitzer speaks during his Democratic primary election night event in New York, September 10, 2013. REUTERS/Joshua Lott By Eric M. Johnson (Reuters) – Former New York […]

by · December 27, 2013 · Local News