Bronx Chronicle Quote of the Day: January 22, 2016
Tradition is a guide and not a jailer. W. Somerset Maugham (1874-1965)
Bronx Chronicle Word of the Day: January 22, 2016
cannoneer Definition: (noun) A serviceman in the artillery. Synonyms: gunner, artilleryman Usage: You were a cannoneer that day there, and you were among the first to enter the accursed fortress when it fell.
This Week in Parks – Squirrel Appreciation Day, Edgar Allan Poe’s Birthday, and more
nyc.gov/parks Connect with NYC Parks This Week in Parks: Jan 22, 2016 – Jan 27, 2016 Citywide Highlights Canceled: Winter Jam We are disappointed to have to announce, that out of an abundance of caution and concern for the safety […]
Op-Ed: It’s Time to Fund Charter Schools Equally – Kenia Rivera
For more than five years, New York has shortchanged students in public charter schools. It’s time for this to change, so my daughter can finally get the equal funding she deserves. Getting my daughter Shaylee into a public charter school […]
Profile America: January Is National Oatmeal Month
January is National Oatmeal Month, recognizing the breakfast staple for its health characteristics – low fat, no sodium, and the ability to help lower the risk of heart disease.
Pacquiao/Bradley III In Las Vegas, April 9th
Pacquiao-Bradley trilogy at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas on April 9th will be televised on HBO pay-per-view.
We Stay/Nos Quedamos, Bronx Chronicle and Others Are Hosting 17th CO Candidates Forum, 1/27
BRONX, NY — Nos Quedamos, Bronx Chronicle, Bronxnet and other community organizations are sponsoring a 17 City Council District Candidates Forum on Wednesday, January 27 at Pregones Theater (575 Walton Avenue), 5:30 – 9:00 PM. Due to the venue’s limited […]
Postponed: State of The District
Greetings, Assemblymember Michael Blake cordially invites you to his first State of the District as he outlines the progress of and the path forward for the 79th assembly district to achieve our “3, 2, 1” vision of Economic Development, Education, and Equality for All. Due to inclement weather, the date […]
Bronx Chronicle Word of the Day: January 21, 2015
philistine Definition: (noun) A smug, ignorant, especially middle-class person who is regarded as being indifferent or antagonistic to artistic and cultural values. Synonyms: anti-intellectual Usage: He may have an advanced degree in mathematics, but the man is a total philistine […]
Bronx Chronicle Quote of the Day: January 21, 2015
Hitch your wagon to a star. Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882)
NY State Senate Confirms Janet DiFiore For State’s Highest Court
Via email, Governor Andrew Cuomo thanked the New York State Senate and congratulated his choice Janet DiFiore for Chief Judge of the Court Appeals. “Janet DiFiore’s confirmation as Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals and head of New York’s […]
College and Job Expo, 1/29
Council Member Gibson & NYPL To Host a Mini College & Job Expo “I am committed to providing access to college and careers for our young people. Many of our young people don’t see a pathway to college and […]
Financial Focus: Powerball Jackpot Mania! A quick lesson on Taxes, Annuities & Gambling
The Powerball Jackpot: Lessons Learned by Anthony Rivieccio, MBA A Quick Lesson on Taxes, Annuities & Gambling Powerball is over! Thank god! Didn’t win, huh? Did you learn any personal finance lessons from this? After all, you did lose […]
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission To Study Hoverboards Safety
WASHINGTON, DC — The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is looking into dozens of fires involving hoverboards, which are also called smart boards or self-balancing boards. Many of these fires occurred indoors and could have resulted in serious injuries if not for […]
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