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Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway to Bronx Families in Need

Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway to Bronx Families in Need

On a crisp winter morning, volunteers formed an assembly line and unloaded trucks of food inside of Saint Clare of Assisi School. Inside of the school’s cafeteria were tables full of different food items as volunteer’s hurriedly packed each item […]

by · November 25, 2014 · Local Events, Local News, Photos
Obama’s Executive Order: An Action by One to Protect the Many

Obama’s Executive Order: An Action by One to Protect the Many

I personally applaud the Executive Order on immigration issued by President Obama. This action is way overdue. Let us keep in mind that the US Senate had passed legislation on a path to citizenship. It was not voted on in […]

by · November 24, 2014 · Domestic News, Editorials
The Presidential Executive Order; What is it?

The Presidential Executive Order; What is it?

Can a President “write law” when it is the job of The Congress? According to Wikipedia, Executive orders are made to help agencies of the Executive Branch of Government, manage their operations. Executive orders generally deal with internal affairs of […]

by · November 24, 2014 · Editorials, Politics
Tecumseh Ceaser AICH Youth Council President

Celebration of American Indigenous Cultures at Jacobi Medical Center

On Friday November 21 Jacobi Medical Center hosted an event celebrating the diverse culture, society, language, art and music of American Indigenous Cultures. The celebration was sponsored by the Jacobi Medical Center Auxiliary in collaboration with The American Indian Community […]

LGBTQ Pride Flag

NYC LGBT Political Clubs meet to discuss agendas for 2015 and 2016

On Wednesday November 19, 2014, the leaders and members from the major New York City LGBT political clubs met jointly at the LGBT Center in Manhattan to discuss the results of the 2014 election, issues and strategies for the 2015 […]

Financial Focus: Nokia – A Technological Revolution Coming – or Past?

Financial Focus: Nokia – A Technological Revolution Coming – or Past?

This week Nokia unveiled a tablet running Google Inc.’s Android software, marking a return by the former smart phone-market leader into mobile devices just months after it sold its hand set business to Microsoft Corp. The tablet uses Nokia’s software […]

by · November 20, 2014 · Editorials, Personal Finance
This Week’s BronxTalk – Right to be Free and West Africa

This Week’s BronxTalk – Right to be Free and West Africa

This week’s BronxTalk features the Ghanian community in the Bronx, with discussion about the Ebola crisis, issues for immigrants, and fighting stereotypes. Also featured is a remarkable story of a Ghanian hero who rescues children who are trafficked into child labor.  Hosted by Gary […]

by · November 19, 2014 · Partners, Video
Homeless In New York City: It’s More Than Not Having A Place to Live

Homeless In New York City: It’s More Than Not Having A Place to Live

by Father Richard F. Gorman, Chairman, CB #12 The issue of homeless in the City of New York is as perplexing as it is profuse, as complex as it is copious.  It is not my intention in this column to layout […]

by · November 19, 2014 · Editorials
The Israeli–Palestinian Cauldron is Boiling Over

The Israeli–Palestinian Cauldron is Boiling Over

WARNING: THERE IS GRAPHIC IMAGERY IN THIS POST. The recent and ongoing killings, rhetoric and hardened positions in the Middle East make me wonder if there will ever be Salam/Shalom between Israel and the Palestinian peoples. There was a time not […]

by · November 19, 2014 · Editorials, World News
Councilman Andy King: Serving His Community

Councilman Andy King: Serving His Community

On November 17th, Councilman Andy King sat down with Bronx Chronicle staff Kathleen Canzoniero and I for an exclusive interview. The interview was far reaching with the Councilman being a very open and community minded individual. Running for New York […]

Metro Optics New Flagship Location Keeping Eye Health & Style A Priority

Metro Optics New Flagship Location Keeping Eye Health & Style A Priority

Metro Optics Eyewear, a loyal Bronx-based Eye Care & Eyewear company for over 35 years, has opened a brand new flagship location. The Chronicle was there to scope out the location and chat with the co-owners on their vision for […]

by · November 17, 2014 · Business, Partners
Independence Day 2013-Hosted by Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj

Albanian Independence Day : Showing Our Gratitude

I eagerly await the celebration of Albanian Independence Day here in The Bronx. This year, Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj will be hosting this event on Sunday, November 30 at Maestro’s starting at 2:00 PM. Details will be forthcoming. As a Jew […]

by · November 17, 2014 · Cultures, Editorials, History, Local News
St. Ann's Church in Norwood

Bronx Church Closings & The Voice of Morality!

Across the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan recently announced how scores of parishes would be affected by the largest reorganization in the history of the archdiocese. From Staten Island to The Bronx, there was anguish […]

by · November 16, 2014 · Editorials, Local News, Religion
Our Natuve Americans: Trying to protect THEIR homeland since 1492.

Our Nation: A Mosaic Of Immigrants

Wherever we live in this great nation, wherever we visit or just view from afar we see the faces of those who came before us. We are a nation of immigrants from all over this sphere we call Earth. My […]

by · November 16, 2014 · Domestic News, Editorials
Jacobi Medical Center: Serving the needs of the North Bronx

NBHN: Stand Up To Violence (SUV) Initiative; Ebola Update

On Monday night, November 10 the North Bronx Health Care Network ( NBHN) Joint Community Advisory Board met on the Jacobi Medical Center ( JMC) Campus. The two major items on the agenda was an update on Ebola presented by […]