Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: Feb 25, 2014
Photo by Michael Yagoda
Councilman Ritchie Torres Advocates for Sandy Relief At City Hall Steps This Morning
Representing the Bronx, along with Council Members Carlos Menchaca and Mark Treyger from Brooklyn, Councilman Ritchie Torres headlined a major rally this morning at around 11 a.m. at the City Hall Steps , to urge city officials to take immediate […]
Weekend of Youth Celebrations in Northeast Bronx
Above, Council Member Andy King speaks at the Co-op City Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women’s 13th Annual Youth Conference. The Saturday event drew more than 250 youth and adults at the Co-op City Community Center. Below, Assemblyman Carl […]
NYPD Recruiting Event in Bronx Today
The Police Department is currently holding a recruiting event at the Bronx Deptartment of Labor, located at Fordham Place, the office building at 400 East Fordham Road, above the Sears/Best Buy. Recruiters are available to speak with until 2:00PM and […]
Pope Calls On Priests To Be Humble Servants
Video and photo c/o Vatican Youtube page. As Al Jazeera reports, “During his homily in St. Peter’s Basilica, Francis told the cardinals to strive to “be saints.” To achieve that, he advised them to simply love those who are […]
US Leaders Weigh in On Capture of World’s Most Profitable Drug Lord
The capture of Joaquin “Chapo” Guzman Loera, the alleged leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, by Mexican authorities has pleased US authorities, though the battle over the future of billionaire Mr. Guzman and his money in the US and Mexican justice […]
First Openly Gay Athlete In Major Male Pro Sports Takes Court
Collins last night in Brooklyn’s win over the Lakers. Photo c/o Getty Images. With the signing of Jason Collins to a 10 day contract by The Brooklyn Nets, the 35 year old center, who has not played for another team […]
Free Stargazing Program at Pel Bay Park This Saturday
On Saturday, March 1, at 7:00 p.m., the Urban Park Rangers will offer a free guide to the solar system, discussing the science, history and folklore of the universe at Pelham Bay Park. To join the fun, participants meet at […]
Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: Feb 24, 2014
Photo by Michael Yagoda
Gun Hill Brewery draws winter weary patrons to celebrate the next chapter in Bronx-based breweries
When the last brewery in the Bronx closed down over 70 years ago, it took with it a piece of Bronx industry and history. That story is about to be rewritten now that the Gun Hill Brewery, headed by Kieran […]
The Bronx Beer Hall draws hundreds to the Bronx Craft Beer Day as part of NYC Beer Week
On Saturday, February 22, the Bronx Beer Hall hosted the first ever Bronx Craft Beer Day as part of the city’s Beer Week event. Drawing hundreds of people in this all day event, Bronxites took a break from the cold […]
Bronx Parks Speak Up Celebrates it’s 20th Annual Conference, Looks to Create a 20/20 Vision for Local Parks
On Saturday February 22nd, the Bronx Parks Speak Up Conference celebrated its 20th anniversary, and once again set out a bold agenda for addressing issues within the borough’s parks. The 20/20 Vision Plan, the theme of this year’s conference, brought […]
Mexico captures top drug kingpin ‘Shorty’ Guzman
PHOTO CREDIT: REUTERS/HENRY ROMERO It has been reported that Mexican authorities have captured their most wanted man, cartel kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo (Shorty in Spanish)” Guzman, with help from US agencies. A long running leader of Mexico’s deadly Sinaloa cartel, he […]
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