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Italy and The Bronx, a beautiful love affair: Interview with John Calvelli
Post Reprinted from Italian culture project “We The Italians” The Bronx has been home of many Italians during the XX century. It is impossible, for those who are interested in knowing the history of the Italian American community, to ignore […]
Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: December 11, 2014
Walkway to Heaven…
Metro Optics Throggs Neck Location Opening Party Hosts Influential Bronxites (GALLERY)
A fun-filled time was had by all at the Grand Opening party of Metro Optics new Throggs Neck location. Influential Bronxites from all walks of life came together to support the Bronx born business and its expanding endeavors. Among the notables were Assemblyman Mark […]
Why I Stay Committed to the Community
Guest post by Sandi Lusk “People are often unreasonable and self-centered. Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives. Be kind anyway. If you are honest, people may cheat you. Be honest anyway. If […]
Corrections Officer Indicted for Crimes Related to Death of Veteran on Rikers: Murder, I Say
Bronx District Attorney Robert Johnson yesterday announced the indictment of Rikers Island Correction Officer Carol Lackner for failing to tour and inspect the cells of inmates under her charge on the overnight period of February 14-15, 2014, and then making […]
I applaud Mayor de Blasio’s courageous Horse Drawn Carriage Legislation
Whenever I vote, I so do expecting the candidate to be a leader, and not a follower. A leader is guided by his or her conscience, and what he or she considers morally correct. A follower often votes based on polls, prejudices in […]
Guns and Cigarettes: How We Measure Liberty
Post by Columnist Richard Brodsky, used with permission. The tea party and the hard right have made it easy to dismiss their side of the national debate about American liberty. It’s often hard to see through the birthers, the Obama-as-socialist […]
Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum: A Voice for Justice
I am extremely proud of my Rabbi, Sharon Kleinbaum. On Thursday night she, three other Rabbis and many other Jewish leaders joined in protesting the death of Eric Garner, and condemning a system of justice which needs to be fixed and […]
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