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The Bronx Chronicle wants to brings you the information you want and the information you need.  When I see “news” about terrible things that happen, I often think “this isn’t news”….it’s just a thing that happened that intrigues a large […]

by · March 10, 2014 · Uncategorized
March 5th 2014 – Bronx Immigration Forum

March 5th 2014 – Bronx Immigration Forum

This past Wednesday evening in The Bronx an Immigration Forum sponsored by Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj was held at the Bronx House located in Pelham Parkway The panel consisted of representatives of various Federal agency’s Including The Department of Homeland Security, […]

by · March 10, 2014 · Uncategorized
Mayor Bill De Blasio’s Frank And Nuanced Exchange On Charters, Pre-K, On MSNBC This Morning

Mayor Bill De Blasio’s Frank And Nuanced Exchange On Charters, Pre-K, On MSNBC This Morning

Mayor Bill De Blasio appeared on MSNBC’s Morning Joe this morning, where he was given the time to address media attacks regarding his handling of the controversy over his administration’s “attitude” towards charter schools.  Hosts Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough […]

by · March 10, 2014 · Local News, Uncategorized
Bronx Law and Government Students Speak About Experience Volunteering With Kids

Bronx Law and Government Students Speak About Experience Volunteering With Kids

Episcopal Social Services of New York released this video of a number of their volunteers from Bronx Law and Government speaking about their experience and what they took away from working with young foster children in their daycare facilities.

by · March 10, 2014 · Local News
20/20 Looks At Potential Health Hazards At Nail Salons

20/20 Looks At Potential Health Hazards At Nail Salons

http://www.hulu.com/watch/605922 20/20 has done an investigative report going into nail salons to examine the prevalence of bacteria and improper cleaning methods/instrumentation.  While you may love your favorite nail technician, keep an eye out at the salon and if you see […]

by · March 10, 2014 · Domestic News

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: March 10, 2014

Photo by Michael Yagoda

by · March 10, 2014 · Photos

Northwest Bronx Democrats Pass On Charlie Rangel, Support 2 Candidates

The Northwest Bronx Democrats have officially announced their position in the 13th Bronx Congressional race, and it seems as thought they are supporting 2 candidates,  State Senator Adriano Espaillat, and Community Activist Yolanda Garcia. This announcement stands in direct opposition […]

by · March 9, 2014 · Local News, News, Politics
Volunteers Cleanup Moshulu Parkway And Are Recruiting

Volunteers Cleanup Moshulu Parkway And Are Recruiting

Photo c/o Elizabeth Quaranta/ Friends of Mosholu Parkland. (via Facebook) “Friends of Mosholu Parkland started here in the Bronx by daily park users of diverse and economic backgrounds sitting around the ‘circle of friends’ benches at 204 Street on East Mosholu Parkway […]

by · March 9, 2014 · Local News
Mayor De Blasio And Bronx Electeds Advocate Universal Pre-K At National Action Network  Rally Saturday

Mayor De Blasio And Bronx Electeds Advocate Universal Pre-K At National Action Network Rally Saturday

Mayor Bill DeBlasio (above), as well as Councilman Andy King, Senator Gustavo Rivera, Assemblyman Victor Pichardo and other elected officials and community leaders, joined Al Sharpton at the National Action Network headquarters in Harlem for the group’s weekly meeting, which […]

by · March 9, 2014 · Local News

Was Daylight Savings Time Ben Franklin’s Idea?

The idea of daylight saving time was first conceived by Benjamin Franklin in 1784 when he published an essay titled “An Economical Project for Diminishing the Cost of Light” that proposed to minimize the use of candles by getting up […]

by · March 9, 2014 · Uncategorized

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: March 9, 2014

Photo by Michael Yagoda

by · March 9, 2014 · Photos
The Chronicle Visits Bharati Kemraj’s Bronx House Bollywood Class

The Chronicle Visits Bharati Kemraj’s Bronx House Bollywood Class

Kiara Cuthbertson, The author, Adriana Vincent (seated), Bharati S. Kemraj, Plabani Sahu. If you know Bharati Kemraj, who teaches a Bollywood Dance class at Bronx House on Saturday mornings, it will not surprise you that Ms. Kemraj convinced this here […]

by · March 8, 2014 · Local News, Uncategorized

Senator Klein, Other Bronx Politicians Advocate Plan Making College Affordable at Fordham Event

Senator Jeff Klein organized a press conference yesterday at Fordham University, where he outlined a plan he is putting forward in the state senate to make college more affordable for New York families.   “This plan will help New York […]

Oscars Take Selfie Madness To The Next Level

Oscars Take Selfie Madness To The Next Level

It’s almost been a week since the Academy Awards, but the “Oscar Style Selfie” craze is still going strong.  Countless folks across the globe, including some friends of The Bronx Chronicle below, have taken to taking their own group shots […]

by · March 8, 2014 · Humor

Newshour Examines Conservative Convention CPAC

PBS Newhour reports on the annual gathering of thousands of conservative activists near Washington, D.C. NewsHour producer Quinn Bowman spent time at CPAC to examine the divide between establishment, Tea Party and libertarian camps.

by · March 8, 2014 · Domestic News