Senator Jeff Klein, Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj, and Community Members Light Up the Bronx for the Holidays

Senator Jeff Klein, Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj, and Community Members Light Up the Bronx for the Holidays

Bronx, NY – In celebration of the Christmas holiday, State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester), and Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj (D-Bronx), hosted their annual tree lighting Thursday, December 10th. Community leaders, business owners, and families  enjoyed hot cocoa, holiday treats, music, gifts, […]

by · December 16, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Holidays
Bronx Chronicle Quote of the Day: December 16, 2015

Bronx Chronicle Quote of the Day: December 16, 2015

For in the final analysis, our most basic common link, is that we all inhabit this small planet, we all breathe the same air, we all cherish our children’s futures, and we are all mortal. John F. Kennedy (1917-1963)

by · December 16, 2015 · Bulletin Board
Bronx Chronicle Word of the Day: December 16, 2015

Bronx Chronicle Word of the Day: December 16, 2015

ruffian Definition: (noun) A cruel and brutal fellow. Synonyms: bully, hooligan, roughneck Usage: He had been a bully in grade school, so no one was surprised to hear that he is still considered a ruffian.

by · December 16, 2015 · Bulletin Board
Today’s Verdict: USING SOCIAL MEDIA TO CATCH A TERRORIST

Today’s Verdict: USING SOCIAL MEDIA TO CATCH A TERRORIST

Today’s Verdict: Using Social Media To Catch a Terrorist by David P. Lesch, Esq. When Tashfeen Malik arrived in the United States, she easily passed three background checks by American immigration officials.  First, Homeland Security Officials checked her name against […]

by · December 15, 2015 · Today's Verdict
Montefiore Healing Arts Hosts Associate Showcase

Montefiore Healing Arts Hosts Associate Showcase

Montefiore Employees Share their Hidden Talents     On December 9, 2015, at Montefiore, a nurse performed beat poetry while a doctor displayed her original still life painting. The Associate Art Showcase hosted by Montefiore’s Healing Arts Program was an […]

by · December 15, 2015 · Bulletin Board

Survey: 8 in 10 ER Docs Say Mental Health System Is Not Working for Patients

Emergency Physicians, Nurses, Psychiatrists and Patient Advocates Unite to Change Treatment of Psychiatric Emergencies. In NYC, the de Blasio Administration Focuses On Maternal Depression.   More than 80 percent of emergency physicians say the mental health care systems in their […]

by · December 15, 2015 · Government, Mental Health
Bronx Chronicle Word of the Day: December 15, 2015

Bronx Chronicle Word of the Day: December 15, 2015

facetious Definition: (adjective) Playfully jocular; humorous. Synonyms: bantering, tongue-in-cheek Usage: She was quite gullible and could never tell when his remarks were facetious or when he was being serious.

by · December 15, 2015 · Bulletin Board
Bronx Chronicle Quote of the Day: December 15, 2015

Bronx Chronicle Quote of the Day: December 15, 2015

I have come to have the firm conviction that vanity is the basis of everything, and finally that what one calls conscience is only inner vanity. Gustave Flaubert (1821-1880)

by · December 15, 2015 · Bulletin Board
WSZIO Tree Ornament Workshop

WSZIO Tree Ornament Workshop

by · December 15, 2015 · Bulletin Board
Suzanne McCabe (left), Scholastic Editor-at-Large and host of the new podcast, "Scholastic Reads," chats with Scholastic Editor, Cheryl Klein (right), about her harrowing experiences trying to keep the "Harry Potter" manuscripts top secret. "Scholastic Reads" is a new biweekly podcast all about children's books and the joy and power of reading, featuring in-depth interviews and behind-the-scenes stories from the world of children's publishing. Listen now: http://www.scholastic.com/scholasticreads (Credit: Scholastic) (PRNewsFoto/Scholastic Inc.)

New Podcast Series, “Scholastic Reads,” Launched on Monday, 12/14

NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — “Scholastic Reads,” a new podcast about children’s books and the joy and power of reading launches today with a behind-the-scenes look at the Harry Potter series as told by Cheryl Klein, the continuity […]

by · December 14, 2015 · Education News, Youth and Children
Tony and his Mother, Sharon, enjoy a day at Coney Island, compliments of The Center for Family Support as part of ‘staycation’ package they provided for them this summer.

Center for Family Support Fundraising Drive To Assist A South Bronx Youngster

South Bronx Youth Needs Educational Supports to Succeed Bronx, NY  –  Tony J is a handsome, kind young man with intellectual disabilities, who lives with his mother, Sharon, in the South Bronx.  The Center for Family Support (CFS) has supported […]

by · December 14, 2015 · Education News, Youth and Children
Bronx DA: Cases of Interest for the Week of December 14, 2015

Bronx DA: Cases of Interest for the Week of December 14, 2015

  Monday, December 14th, 2015 ADA Judge Part # Status Defendant Name Case Details Torres, G. Justice Boyle Part 94   Control/Appearance ATHENA SKEETER Skeeter is charged with Murder 2 and Manslaughter 1, 2 for the August 22nd, 2014 death […]

by · December 14, 2015 · Bulletin Board
NYC ELECTRONIC VOTE SCANNER Machine

NYC Campaign Finance Board Meets 12/17

The next public meeting of the New York City Campaign Finance Board will be held on Thursday, December 17 at 10:00 AM. The meeting will be located at 100 Church Street, 12th Floor, in the CFB’s office in Lower Manhattan.

by · December 14, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Community Events
Parkchester Town Hall Tonight

Parkchester Town Hall Tonight

by · December 14, 2015 · Bulletin Board
East Bronx History Forum Presentation  Weds. Dec 16th  7:30pm

East Bronx History Forum Presentation Weds. Dec 16th 7:30pm

The Huntington Free Library and Reading Room is pleased to announce The East Bronx History Forum will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, December 16th, 2015 at 7:30pm. The East Bronx History Forum meets to discuss Bronx History and held its […]

by · December 14, 2015 · Bulletin Board