A firefighter makes his way past the heavy flames that destroyed three homes in Norwood.--Photo by Toby Norwood

Op-Ed: All I Want for Christmas Is the “Fifth Man” Back

Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is to keep New Yorkers safe. And, well, the best way to do that would be to staff all New York City Fire Engines with five firefighters. Currently, about 90% of all FDNY […]

by · December 24, 2018 · Government, News, Op Ed, Opinion
Happy Holidays from NYPD Community Affairs

Happy Holidays from NYPD Community Affairs

 

by · December 24, 2018 · Bulletin Board, Holidays
Christmas Greetings From Sports Staff

Christmas Greetings From Sports Staff

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor During the past year we at The Bronx Chronicle sports staff have appreciated your support and comments about coverage. Local and beyond has been the goal and we did our best to keep you informed […]

by · December 24, 2018 · Sports
The Ruler’s Back: Slick Rick Returns Home To The Bronx

The Ruler’s Back: Slick Rick Returns Home To The Bronx

By Jason Gonzalez  In a year in which natural disasters, wildfires, mass shootings and a divisive political climate have dominated headlines; it is truly inspiring to see some of our favorite celebrities contributing their time and financial resources for the purposes of spreading cheer among fans and […]

by · December 24, 2018 · Community Events
Sep 17, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (45) throws the ball against the San Francisco Giants during the second inning of a game at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Coppola: Need For Speed Not What You Think

By William Coppola The obsession with fastball (FB) velocity by the media, fans, amateur baseball and yes even people in both scouting and player development in professional baseball is way off base. In a world where even political leaders and […]

by · December 24, 2018 · Sports
New Bronx Chamber of Commerce and Bronx Tax Man Corp. present a FREE Breakfast Seminar

New Bronx Chamber of Commerce and Bronx Tax Man Corp. present a FREE Breakfast Seminar

by · December 23, 2018 · Bulletin Board
Bronx DA: Cases of Interest for the Week of December 24, 2018

Bronx DA: Cases of Interest for the Week of December 24, 2018

Cases of Interest for the Week of December 24, 2018   Monday, December 24, 2018 NO CASES OF INTEREST Check website for updates.   Tuesday, December 25, 2018 HOLIDAY CHRISTMAS DAY All court parts except Arraignments will be closed. Wednesday, December […]

by · December 23, 2018 · Bulletin Board, Crime
Christmas Wishes for NY’s Broken Tort System

Christmas Wishes for NY’s Broken Tort System

Every year, New York’s civil justice system stuffs the stockings of personal injury lawyers while the rest of us to foot the bill. According to an Institute for Legal Reform report published this year, New York’s lawsuit bill $6600 per […]

by · December 23, 2018 · Courts, Law, News
Split For Charlo Twins

Split For Charlo Twins

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor One Charlo brother lost his title with a controversial unanimous decision and the other retained his with a unanimous decision Saturday evening at the Barclays Center. Jermell and Jermall Charlo  highlighted the first of many […]

by · December 23, 2018 · Sports
Cross made out of palm fronds.

Religious Persecution Continues to Grow

Largely ignored by most of the media, persecution of religious believers has reached dramatic levels in the past several years.  From genocide against Christians in Africa to concentration camps for Uyghur Moslems in China and Iranian crackdowns on minority faiths […]

by · December 23, 2018 · Vernuccio's View
What’s in a Name?

What’s in a Name?

By Reverend J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv Isaiah‬ ‭9:6‬ ‭KJV‬‬ “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The […]

by · December 23, 2018 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Ukrainian Army tanks mass in the  Zhytomyr region to counter threats from Russia. (Source: https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news)

Russia’s Continuous Assault on Ukraine

Moscow has again demonstrated both its overtly aggressive agenda, and its blindness (or lack of care) to global perspectives on its addiction to tyranny and belligerence of the worst kind. Russian naval vessels attacked several Ukrainian vessels and captured three […]

by · December 22, 2018 · Vernuccio's View
New York State Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D-Yonkers) will become the first-ever woman Senate Majority Leader in January 2019.

State Senate Democrats Elect Stewart-Cousins as 1st Female Majority Leader

Spectrum News reported that Democratic Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins on Monday was formally designated the next majority leader in the state Senate by her colleagues in a conference that could have as many as 40 members at the start of the […]

by · December 21, 2018 · Bulletin Board, News
Charlo Twins and Hard to Tell Them Apart

Charlo Twins and Hard to Tell Them Apart

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor    Now they get their opportunity to showcase two championships and on the same card. Jermall and Jermell Charlo are at times difficult to distinguish. Saturday night at Barclays Center in Brooklyn the brothers who […]

by · December 21, 2018 · Sports
Bronx House  and Pelham Parkway Menorah Lightings

Bronx House and Pelham Parkway Menorah Lightings

At Bronx House Howard Martin from Bronx House, Councilman Mark Gjonaj, Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez, and State Senator Alessandra Biaggi lit the Bronx House Menorah. Rabbi Fuchs said the Chanukah prayer. Children from the Bronx House after school program sang. At […]

by · December 21, 2018 · Bulletin Board, Community Events, News