A Bronxite’s First Vote: Matt Osborn
On November 4, 2014 Matt Osborn, a young Bronxite, cast his first vote as a person who just turned 18 years of age. This was a great milestone for a person whose roots are in the Bronx, who takes a […]
Politics
Republican Chaos or Representative Democracy?
Chaos abounds! Or does it? Wow!. Aren’t u surprised New York!?. We are a Democratic City in a Republican State Majority! Almost a microcosm mirror image of America today, when looking at the National level. We are Republican and Democrat […]
Election Day: Red Electeds, Blue Issues.
After pondering the results from Tuesday both here in New York State and nationwide I feel that it is a mixed bag. On Wednesday I felt down as I often do when elections do not go as I had hoped. […]
Pelham Grand: Good Vibes
On November 6, 2014 the Community Advisory Council for the Pelham Grand met at the Pelham Grand. Agency staff, community members and residents were present and there was full and open participation by all. The community was represented by Board […]
Wait ’til Next Year: Why the Democrats Are Poised to Recover in 2016
Post By Columnist Richard Brodsky The results were brutal, but expected and not out of line with other second-term midterm elections. That being said, there are a few silver linings that bode well for Dems and progressives. Republicans Won’t Like […]
Incumbents Romp To Victory: Two New Assembly Members
The 2014 election is now history at least in The Bronx. All incumbent members of Congress who represent parts of The Bronx were re-elected. Those re-elected include Congressmen Charles Rangel, Congressman Eliot Engel, Congressman Jose Serrano and Congressman Joseph Crowley. […]
Today is Election Day: Go Vote!
A friendly reminder from The Bronx Chronicle: If you haven’t already, make sure to take part in our democratic process and VOTE. If you’re not sure where you should be voting, you can enter your address here to find out: http://vote.nyc.ny.us/html/voters/where.shtml […]
Today is Election Day: Multiple Parties; Confused, Bothered and Bewildered?
As you vote and look at the many possible political parties and candidates for everything from Governor to local races to judgeships it can be very confusing.Very!! These are just some of the parties which are on the ballot: Democratic, Republican, […]
Election Day is November 4: NY State Assembly
On Tuesday we will be voting for the most basic and local representative to our NYS government: our New York State Assembly Members. Each one provides direct services to his or her constituency. Each one votes in Albany for legislation […]
Election Day is November 4: Our State Senate Choices
This coming Tuesday, November 4 New yorkers will be electing members to the new York State Senate and to the New York State Assembly. The New York State Assembly is poised to remain under the control of the Democrats. The […]
Election Day is November 4: Congressional Races
The Congressional Incumbents representing The Bronx have nominal opposition. Congressman Eliot Engel has no opposition. All four of our members in Congress have proven records when it comes to serving the needs of their constituents and of The Bronx. Each […]
Election Day is November 4: Our State-Wide Races
Next Tuesday we will be electing or re-electing the Governor, Comptroller and Attorney General of New York. Each office is crucial for us, our fellow residents and for the well being of our great state. Each office holder has his […]
Election Day is November 4: Make Sure Your Voice is Heard
Election Day is less than one week away. The date is next TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4th. It is important that all registered voters VOTE. We have three statewide elections. These will determine our leadership for the next four years. Who we […]
Liberty Democratic Association Holds Seventh Annual Awards Dinner
This past Thursday, October 16 the Liberty Democratic Association which represents the 80th Assembly District hosed its seventh annual awards dinner. The dinner was held at Maestro’s Caterer’s in Morris Park.Those honored included Hon. Carl Heastie, Patrick Dolan Jr., Hon. […]
Women and Electoral Politics: Hillary and the Coming Discussions of Gender
Post by Columnist Richard Brodsky Ideology and sincerity aside, everyone running for office in 2014 is in favor of women and the issues women are concerned about. There are historical reasons to cheer all this. American society didn’t permit political […]
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