Congressman Serrano Announces $5.7 million for Bronx Transportation Safety Projects

 Congressman José E. Serrano announced Tuesday that the Bronx had been awarded $5.7 million in federal transportation funds for three projects designed to enhance transportation safety. Of the funds, $900,000 will go to a project to improve pedestrian and bicycle […]

by · June 11, 2014 · Local News, Uncategorized

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: June 11, 2014

Photo by Annie Boller

by · June 11, 2014 · Photos

Bronx Rent Guidelines Board Hearing Thursday

by · June 11, 2014 · Local News

Stop The Gun Violence Rally In Baychester Thursday

Councilman Andy King will hold a “Stop The Gun Violence” rally on Thursday, June 12th, at 11:30 a.m., at Baychester Avenue and Boston Rd.   Dedicating themselves to reducing the deadly crisis of gun violence, more than 200 public students […]

by · June 11, 2014 · Local News

State Senate Passes Klein Bill Extending Critical Foreclosure Protections for Homeowners

Senator Jeffrey Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) announced Wednesday that the State Senate voted 56 – 1 in favor of his legislation that would extend vital foreclosure prevention measures and homeowner protections for an additional five years beyond the February 2015 expiration date. These protections include […]

by · June 11, 2014 · Uncategorized

State Senator Gustavo Rivera Introduces Resolution Designating June as Immigrant Heritage Month in New York State

Senator Gustavo Rivera introduced a resolution on Tuesday designating the month of June as Immigrant Heritage Month in New York State, which was adopted. The resolution seeks to highlight, recognize and celebrate the countless contributions immigrants have made to our […]

by · June 11, 2014 · Local News

Mayor de Blasio and Police Commissioner Bratton Honor 36 Members of The NYPD and 11 Commands at Annual Ceremony

“Your willingness to put your own lives on the line to protect your fellow citizens is an inspiration to all, and today’s ceremony is our opportunity to recognize your remarkable work and unwavering heroism in the face of constant challenge […]

by · June 11, 2014 · Uncategorized

Second Most Powerful Republican In Congress Defeated In Primary Challenge

Virginia Congressman Eric Cantor, the whip for the Congressional Republicans, the 2nd most poweful role in Congress, was defeated on Tuesday in a primary by Tea Party Republican David Brat.  The defeat has shocked the nation as polling prior to the […]

by · June 11, 2014 · Uncategorized

Statement by President Obama on the Presidential Election in Israel

“The people of the United States join me in offering Reuven Rivlin congratulations on his election as the next President of the State of Israel.  Over more than six decades, the United States and Israel have developed a unique relationship […]

by · June 11, 2014 · Uncategorized

Yesterday’s Local Sports Scores

American League Yesterday, 10:10 PM Safeco Field, Seattle, Washington New York Yankees (32-31) Seattle Mariners (34-30) 3 – 2 Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Yankees 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 […]

by · June 11, 2014 · Sports, Uncategorized

East Bronx Ambulette Company Needs Drivers

  Zerega based, NY Non- Medical Ambulette + Bus Transportation looking for FULL-TIME drivers with CDL Class B or C with Passenger Endorsement. Applicants maybe subject to a pre- employment drug screening & criminal background check. Contact Eli 718-828-9800 ext 129 or […]

by · June 10, 2014 · Uncategorized

Senator Schumer Reacts To President Obama’s Student Debt Relief Initiative

Senator Charles E. Schumer applauded President Obama’s executive order that will allow federal student loan borrowers to cap their loan repayments at 10 percent of their monthly income, and have any remaining balance forgiven after 10 years of payments for […]

by · June 10, 2014 · Uncategorized

Conviction Last Week In Lunchtime Killer Caught Red Handed Steps From Courthouse

Last week, Bronx County District Attorney Robert T. Johnson announced the conviction of street vendor Horace Coleman in a five-week-long jury trial for a midday double-shooting two years ago that took place not only in the shadow of Yankee Stadium, […]

by · June 10, 2014 · Local News

Yesterday’s Local Sports Scores

The Mets didn’t play. The Yankees were postponed. The Rangers lost again and aren’t going to win the Stanley Cup without divine intervention.  Whayagunnado.

by · June 10, 2014 · Sports

Fordham Hosts Sexual Misconduct Policy Conference

Can a text message be a form of consent for sex? What is the ideal seating arrangement for a hearing into whether one student sexually assaulted another? Should colleges offer students guidelines on how to limit their drink intake so […]

by · June 10, 2014 · Uncategorized