Schools Open As Heavy Snow Hits Bronx Commute
As of 8 a.m, sleet and slushy rain continued to hit the Bronx and parents, such as Robert El Lakkis of Pelham Gardens, seen here digging out his vehicle, were hurrying to rush their children off to […]
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Japan Considers Pacifism Position Reversal
Japan may undergo a drastic shift in foreign policy, bucking the policy of military pacifism that has been in place since World War II. As Al Jazeera reports, “A government panel will urge Japan to allow its military to help […]
THE IMPACT OF LOSING A BRONX SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE
Join us for a community discussion on the impact of the pending closure of one of the Bronx’s Social Security Offices. After a brief presentation by the Social Security Administration, audience members will be invited to share thoughts, concerns, and […]
Jacobi Doctor Receives Prestigious Recognition for Innovation in AIDS/HIV Care
Jacobi Doctor Receives Prestigious Recognition for Innovation in AIDS/HIV Care FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 3, 2014 Jacobi Doctor Receives Laubenstein Award for HIV/AIDS Care Efforts One of Only Three Doctors Statewide to Receive Recognition Dr. Yvette Calderon (Bronx, New York) […]
Congressional Reps New Debt Limit Strategy
Speaker Boehner. Photo co/ speaker.gov. House Republicans, speaking to the Washington Post today, have indicated that the Keystone XL pipeline or Affordable Care Act’s risk corridors will be the chips on the table in the fight to compromise on policy items […]
Armed Student Strikes Moscow School
Photo c/o Zuma Press Video c/o youtube.com (The Associated Press) 15-year-old Sergei Gordeyev killed his geography teacher and wounded a police officer Monday. He was taken into custody after negotiations with police and his father.
Bill Hopes To Ban Anonymous Political Campaign Attack Ads in City
Anonymous attack ads like this one attacking now Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj in 2012 will become illegal if Councilman Garodnick has his way. A new bill sponsored by Councilman and former speaker hopeful Daniel Garodnick (D-Manhattan) attempts to ban the sort […]
Bronx Young Dems Persevere Over Blizzard, First Networking Event in 2014 a Success
Despite over six inches of snow on Monday blanketing the Bronx, the Bronx Young Democrats (BYD) drew nearly three dozen hardy souls to brave the weather and network with one another about work, politics, and current events in the […]
Winter at Mosholu Parkway February 2014
Despite the winter and snow fatigue many of us are facing, the snowfall is very pretty, especially on Mosholu Parkway. There is a sense of serenity as one walks up and down the parkway in the snow. For more photos, […]
The Face of The Immigration Policy Fight
Written by Adam Bermudez Photo c/o seiu.org. Eliseo Vasquez Medina, the secretary-treasurer and former executive vice president of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) who recently went on a publicized hunger strike, has been a very visible face of the […]
One Dead, 20, In Highbridge Houses Shooting Overnight
Written by Adam Bermudez Photo c/o nyc.gov. The Daily News has reported this morning that Marquis Brewer, 20, died last night at Bronx Lebanon Hospital, after being gunned down at approximately 2:30 a.m. at the Highbridge Houses on Dr. Martin […]
State To Recoup Hundred of Millions In Medicaid Dollars
Written by Adam Bermudez New York State’s Medicaid program,among the nation’s most expensive, may cost a little less than the projected $55.6 billion price ticket to taxpayers this year, as $851 million dollars was recovered after the state investigation’s audit. […]
The Seinfeld Commercial
Photo c/o youtube.com On Thursday, Bronx Chronicle showed you a preview of The Full House reunion commercial, airing during the Superbowl and promised coverage of the Seinfeld reunion commercial Friday. Alas, the video was not leaked. But if you missed […]
No Less School Shootings Since Sandy Hook
Written by Adam Bermudez Sandy Hook Elementary, Newtown, CT. Photo c/o abcnews.go.com School shootings are still occurring around the nation at the same frequency as before the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre, which lead to increased movement around the nation […]
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