Happy Father’s Day 2014

The Bronx Chronicle would like to wish a Happy Father’s Day to all of the dutiful fathers of the Bronx!

by · June 15, 2014 · Uncategorized

Weekly Address: The President Wishes America’s Dads a Happy Father’s Day

In this week’s address, President Obama wished America’s dads a happy Father’s Day and underscored the crucial role fathers play in our society. The President encouraged Americans to support those living without a father figure through initiatives like My Brother’s […]

by · June 15, 2014 · Domestic News

Big Backyard BBQ & Music Festival TODAY At the Botanical Garden

Make the sprawling lawns of Daffodil Hill your backyard and enjoy the warm weather with live music, outdoor fun, and a selection of food and fixin’s. Enjoy food and drink from New York-based specialty purveyors, paired with family entertainment. A […]

by · June 15, 2014 · Local News, Uncategorized

Take Me Out to the Ball Game 1864 TODAY In Pelham Bay Park

Celebrate Dad with a Father’s Day “base ball match.” The New York Mutuals play with 1864 rules, balls, bats, and uniforms—but no helmets or gloves– today at the Bartow-Pell Mansion in Pelham Bay Park! After the game, kids join in […]

by · June 15, 2014 · Entertainment, Sports

The Flags Are Flying In The Bronx

If you have any visitors this weekend, you may be presented with the question “Why are there random flags around? As in, not American flags?”  While its the season of flag flying for the stars and stripes, the World Cup […]

by · June 15, 2014 · Sports

Yesterday’s Local Sports Scores

American League Yesterday, 10:05 PM O.co Coliseum, Oakland, California New York Yankees (35-32) Oakland Athletics (41-27) 1 – 5 Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Yankees 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 […]

by · June 15, 2014 · Sports

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: June 15, 2014

Photo by Annie Boller

by · June 15, 2014 · Photos

Northeast Bronx Resident Honored At State Comptroller’s Carribean-American Heritage Month Celebration

Northeast Bronx resident Neva Shillingford-King, Executive Vice President of the United Healthcare Workers East, New York, SEIU 1199, was honored last night at Brooklyn Law School as part of New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Caribbean Heritage Month celebration, along with Dr. […]

by · June 14, 2014 · Local News

Statement by President Obama on Iraq

On the South Lawn at the White House yesterday at noon, President Barack Obama addressed the press on the situation in Iraq: THE PRESIDENT:  Good morning, everybody.  I wanted to take some time to give you a quick update about […]

by · June 14, 2014 · Domestic News, World News

Botanical Garden Launches Multipart Program To Document and Conserve Plant Diversity in Myanmar

As Myanmar emerges from decades of upheaval and isolation, The Bronx’s New York Botanical Garden has launched an ambitious conservation and training program to document the country’s remarkably rich plant life, build the country’s capacity to carry out plant research, […]

by · June 14, 2014 · World News

NYPD Warns Against “ATM Skimming”

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by · June 14, 2014 · Local News

Mayor de Blasio Announces City Program To Foster Participation Of Minority And Women-Owned Business Enterprises In Affordable Housing Development

Mayor Bill de Blasio, New York State Senator Cathy Young, Assembly Member Keith Wright, and Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Commissioner Vicki Been announced passage of legislation that allows HPD to create a pipeline of affordable housing development opportunities dedicated […]

by · June 14, 2014 · Local News

State Comptroller Praises Mayor’s Proposed Budget For Addressing Outstanding Labor Contracts

The recent labor agreement between New York City and the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) removes the largest uncertainty that had been facing the city’s budgetary outlook. But the city still faces challenges, including reaching labor agreements with the other […]

by · June 14, 2014 · Local News

Yesterday’s Local Sports Scores

American League Yesterday, 10:05 PM O.co Coliseum, Oakland, California New York Yankees (35-31) Oakland Athletics (40-27) 7 – 0 Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Yankees 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 […]

by · June 14, 2014 · Sports

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: June 14, 2014

Photo by Annie Boller

by · June 14, 2014 · Photos