USDA Reminds Public: Don’t Move Wood Out of Areas Quarantined for Asian Longhorned Beetle

USDA Reminds Public: Don’t Move Wood Out of Areas Quarantined for Asian Longhorned Beetle

Washington D.C., November 13, 2017— As colder weather approaches, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is reminding the public not to move wood out of areas quarantined for the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB). It […]

by · December 7, 2017 · Bulletin Board, Environment
BP DIAZ HOSTS BRONX CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING, 12/ 7

BP DIAZ HOSTS BRONX CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING, 12/ 7

Tonight, Thursday, December 7, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. will host the borough’s annual Christmas tree lighting, along with other special holiday festivities. The evening will include performances by The Celia Cruz Bronx High School and Millennium Art Academy […]

BP Diaz Approves Jerome Avenue Rezoning

BP Diaz Approves Jerome Avenue Rezoning

On Monday, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. issued an affirmative recommendation, with conditions, for the proposed rezoning of Jerome Avenue, as part of his charter-mandated responsibilities in the Uniform Land Use Review Process (ULURP).   “The plan for the […]

by · December 7, 2017 · Government, Housing, News
BRONX DA: BRONX MAN SENTENCED TO 15 YEARS IN PRISON FOR SHOOTING NEIGHBOR WHO WAS DRIVING CAR

BRONX DA: BRONX MAN SENTENCED TO 15 YEARS IN PRISON FOR SHOOTING NEIGHBOR WHO WAS DRIVING CAR

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor speaks to participants of the Thurgood Marshall Junior Mock Trials. Credit: Bronxnet

Thurgood Marshall Mock Trials on BronxNet

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor inspired teams of middle school students as they competed in the Thurgood Marshall Junior Mock Trials in the Bronx, and BronxNet cameras were there to capture highlights. Approximately 1,000 students from 31 schools in […]

Remembering the Attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7 1941

Remembering the Attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7 1941

The publisher and staff of The Bronx Chronicle extend our thoughts and prayers on this National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. We remember Pearl Harbor and thank all military veterans and their families for their sacrifice and service. Each year on […]

by · December 7, 2017 · Bulletin Board, Military, News
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Cotto Loss Showed It Was Time To go

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor The final chapter for Miguel Cotto at Madison Square Garden Saturday evening showed it was time for the four-division and six time world champion to await his call for enshrinement in the International Boxing Hall Of […]

by · December 7, 2017 · Sports
Where The Pols Are, 12/7 — Pearl Harbor Day

Where The Pols Are, 12/7 — Pearl Harbor Day

Thursday, December 7 Governor Cuomo is in Albany. 10:15 AM – Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul delivers remarks on Gender Equality at Small Places Close to Home: An Annual Celebration of Human Rights Day. FDR Presidential Library, 4079 Albany Post Road, […]

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Fordham Wins Battle Of Bronx

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor The latest battle of the Bronx took place Thanksgiving weekend between Fordham University and Manhattan College went to the host Rams up at Rose Hill, 70-57. Will Tavaras tied a career high with 19 points and […]

by · December 7, 2017 · Sports
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New Era Pinstripe Bowl Press Conference: University of Iowa and Boston College

On Tuesday, there was a press conference involving New Era Pinstripe Bowl participants – the University of Iowa and Boston College – at Yankee Stadium. Officials from both schools, the New York Yankees and the New Era Pinstripe Bowl made themselves […]

by · December 6, 2017 · Sports
The Aaron Boone-Yankees Era Begins

The Aaron Boone-Yankees Era Begins

By Ray Negron When Reggie Jackson left the Yankees after the 1981 season, he went to the California Angels on a five year free agent deal. During Reggie’s time there I would visit him quite often. The Angels weren’t the […]

by · December 6, 2017 · Sports
State and City Elected Officials Call for Independent Monitor to Oversee NYCHA

State and City Elected Officials Call for Independent Monitor to Oversee NYCHA

State and City Elected Officials Call for Independent Monitor to Oversee NYCHA New report shows long wait time for lead and mold complaints New York, NY — Members of the New York State Senate, Assembly and New York City Council […]

by · December 6, 2017 · Environment, Health, Housing
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STATEMENT FROM EVA MOSKOWITZ IN RESPONSE TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ANNOUNCEMENT

STATEMENT FROM EVA MOSKOWITZ IN RESPONSE TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ANNOUNCEMENT New York, NY – Eva Moskowitz, Founder and CEO of Success Academy Charter Schools released the following statement in response to the Department of Education’s announcement on space: “By […]

Chairman Crowley Statement on Congressman Conyers

Chairman Crowley Statement on Congressman Conyers

Chairman Crowley Statement on Congressman Conyers (Queens, NY) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement on the allegations against Congressman John Conyers, Jr.: “The allegations against Congressman Conyers are incredibly serious and there should be […]

by · December 6, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Volunteers served more than 450 meals during a Thanksgiving dinner held at the Fordham United Methodist Church on Marion Avenue.--Photo by David Greene

Celebrating Thanksgiving in the Bronx

Celebrating Thanksgiving in the Bronx by David Greene Hundreds of volunteers at church’s and community centers across the borough joined together to cook, eat and pray together as Thanksgiving 2017 was celebrated across the borough on Thursday, November 23. More […]

by · December 6, 2017 · Community Affairs, Holidays