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Happy Holi! The Chronicle Visits Vishnu Mandir’s Holi Celebration

Happy Holi! The Chronicle Visits Vishnu Mandir’s Holi Celebration

  Sunday morning was awash in colors not only at the St. Patrick’s Day parade, where youth made smart work of the silly string in Throggs Neck.  Further South, the Vishnu Mandir community celebrated the second day of Holi, an […]

by · March 17, 2014 · Local News
Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. Interviewed by City & State

Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. Interviewed by City & State

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. speaks with City and State Editor in Chief Morgan Pehme about his vision for development in the Bronx and the working relationship between the city’s five Borough Presidents.    

by · March 16, 2014 · Local News

Highlights From Last Year’s Bronx St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations

Have a little time before this years St. Patrick’s Parade in Throggs Neck?  Derek Woods and BronxNet bring you some highlights from last year’s parade as well as other festivities such as the Chamber of Commerce luncheon.  Let’s party likes […]

by · March 16, 2014 · Local News
Attention Throggs Neck: Watch Out For This Man

Attention Throggs Neck: Watch Out For This Man

The man depicted in the above police sketch burglarized an elderly woman’s Throggs Neck home earlier this week and has not been apprehended.

by · March 15, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Local News
Bronx Chamber of Commerce Honors Local Irish-American Leaders At Luncheon Friday

Bronx Chamber of Commerce Honors Local Irish-American Leaders At Luncheon Friday

The Bronx Chamber of Commerce held a St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon honoring individuals of Irish-American heritage who have made an impact in the borough.

by · March 15, 2014 · Local News, News

VISIONS celebrates 88 years of service in aiding the blind

On Thursday, March 13th, VISIONS, which assists people of all ages who are blind or visually impaired to lead independent and active lives, held their 21st Annual Bronx Advisory Board Dinner at the F&J Pine Restaurant to recognize those who […]

Civil Rights Committee to Hear Brewer/Vacca Bill Protecting Interns from Harassment

Civil Rights Committee to Hear Brewer/Vacca Bill Protecting Interns from Harassment On Monday, March 17th, the City Council’s Committee on Civil Rights, chaired by Council Member Darlene Mealy, will hold a hearing to discuss legislation introduced by Manhattan Borough President […]

by · March 14, 2014 · Local News

Bronx Public Defender Speaks About Value Of Doing Pro Bono Law Work At Conference

Annie Pineda, of The Bronx Defenders, speaks at last week’s 2014 Pro Bono Institute on the benefits to corporate attorneys, touching on the experiences of Manhattan attorneys who come to The Bronx Defenders to help others and learn new skills […]

by · March 14, 2014 · Domestic News, Local News

Happy Birthday Albert Einstein!

The man didn’t live here or anything, but the Bronx has a thing for Albert Einstein.  Happy Birthday Al!  You are clearly remembered here!

by · March 14, 2014 · Local News

Major Retailers Downsizing

Yahoo’s 24/7 Wall St. reviewed large retailers that have publicly announced store closings for 2014, or are in the middle of a multi-year plan to downsize, to determine the retailers closing the most stores, as well as reviewed company earnings and […]

by · March 14, 2014 · Domestic News

Irish Arts Center Book Day in the Bronx

(Video courtesy Irish Arts Center) A book lover’s paradise will be taking place on Saint Patrick’s Day in the Bronx. Thanks to the Irish Arts Center, Book Day is a yearly event where thousands of free books on Irish literature […]

by · March 14, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Local News

Councilman Torres Holding Community Meeting On Public Hospital Maternity Ward Cuts

Councilman Ritchie Torres is looking to organize Bronx residents to fight maternity ward cuts at North Bronx Central Hospital (NCBH) and is holding a meeting at the hospital at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday the 18th on the 17th Floor.  The hospital is located at 3424 […]

by · March 14, 2014 · Local News
Councilman Andy King Delivers First Ever State of the 12th District Address

Councilman Andy King Delivers First Ever State of the 12th District Address

Councilman Andy King delivered the first ever State of the 12th District Address Wednesday night before a capacity crowd of constituents in the Dreiser Loop Community Center Auditorium in Co-op City.

by · March 14, 2014 · Local News

Senator Diaz Holds Vigil, Rally This Morning Supporting A Sexual Assault Victim

Sen. Ruben Diaz is currently  holding a “Prayer Rally for Justice” and news conference this morning in response to the sexual assault of a Manhattanville Health Care Center resident who can’t speak, to coincide with defendant Nanic Aidasani’s court hearing at the […]

by · March 13, 2014 · Local News

Was Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 Commandeered And Hidden?

US officials are speculating on new possibilities as six days have passed with no sign of missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, considering it may have been .  As the Wall Street Journal reports,

by · March 13, 2014 · World News