Two Bronx Educational Workshops Focused on Chronic Kidney Disease & Diabetes Management

Chronic kidney disease (CKD), also known as chronic renal disease is a condition impacting 26 million American adults, with major risk factors including high blood pressure and diabetes.  As diabetes rates in the Bronx are amongst the highest in New […]

by · April 9, 2014 · Bulletin Board

“Mary V. Lauro Way” – Street Sign Unveiling Ceremony

by · April 9, 2014 · Bulletin Board

Important Notice – Southbound Hutchinson River Parkway at East Tremont Avenue

by · April 9, 2014 · Bulletin Board

1ST Annual Patrol Borough Bronx Youth Poetry Slam

1ST Annual Patrol Borough Bronx Youth Poetry Slam Youth & NYPD Communicating   For the 1st time ever youth and community got the opportunity to communicate with the New York Police Department in the Annual Patrol Borough Bronx Youth Poetry […]

The Chronicle Presents: Rhymes In The Bronx

On any given weekend in our borough, groups of individuals will be found standing around in circles, known as cyphers, on street corners, in apartments, in the park, or anywhere where ears are available to hear bars of rhymes, urban […]

by · April 9, 2014 · Entertainment

FDA Approves New Hand-Held Auto-injector To Reverse Heroine Overdose

Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a prescription treatment that can be used by family members or caregivers to treat a person known or suspected to have had an opioid overdose, which has led to debate about […]

by · April 9, 2014 · Domestic News, World News

Photography of Dianne Sposito Exhibit At Riverdale Library

“The Photography of Dianne Sposito” will open Monday at the Riverdale Library (Map and directions) and run through Saturday, April 26. Sposito is a creative artist and teacher who expresses her artistry principally through playwriting, but also works in photography.  A 2011 […]

by · April 9, 2014 · Local News

Yesterday’s Local Pro Sports Scores

Baltimore Orioles (3-5) New York Yankees (4-4) 14 – 5 Final  Yesterday, 1:05 PM  Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Orioles 3 1 0 3 0 4 0 3 […]

by · April 9, 2014 · Sports
Bronx Electeds Fight On At Equal Pay Day At City Hall Steps

Bronx Electeds Fight On At Equal Pay Day At City Hall Steps

City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito (speaking below), who represents the South Bronx and East Harlem, joined West Bronx Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson (far l.) and other elected officials  joined together yesterday on the City Hall steps, calling for enforcement of the […]

by · April 9, 2014 · Local News

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: April 9, 2014

Photo by Michael Yagoda

by · April 9, 2014 · Photos
NYC Silver Alert

NYC Silver Alert

Silver Alert issued 4/8/14 at 4:10 PM. NYPD has issued a Silver Alert for the disappearance of Willie M. Pickard, female, black, 72 years of age, from West Mosholu Parkway South and Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. Ms. Pickard suffers […]

by · April 8, 2014 · Local News

Free Jazz Concert at the Pelham Bay Public Library on April 26

by · April 8, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Entertainment
Photos c/o Bob

Borough President Diaz Pushes Mayor For Clason Point/Soundview Ferry Service

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. has written a letter to Mayor Bill de Blasio, asking for support of a three-year pilot program for ferry service in the Southeast Bronx.  A ferry once existed at the end of Soundview Avenue […]

by · April 8, 2014 · Uncategorized
Councilman Andy King’s 2nd State Of The 12th District Speech (With Video, And Guest Comptroller Stringer)

Councilman Andy King’s 2nd State Of The 12th District Speech (With Video, And Guest Comptroller Stringer)

With members of the community, and special guests Comptroller Scott Stringer and activist Ralph Abernathy III on hand, Council Member Andy King outlined his key achievements, proposals, items of legislation, and ideas for the future of the 12th District, which […]

by · April 8, 2014 · Uncategorized
Last Night’s BronxTalk With Gary Axelbank On Bronx Housing Court Issues

Last Night’s BronxTalk With Gary Axelbank On Bronx Housing Court Issues

Click above to check out last night’s BronxTalk with Gary Axelbank, feauturing housing advocates Fitzroy Christian, of C.A.S.A, and attorney Stephanie Rudolph, of Urban Justice Center , who spoke about housing court problems and the concerns regarding landlord’s attorneys.  The […]

by · April 8, 2014 · Uncategorized