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100 Black and Hispanic Men Host Back-To-School Event

100 Black and Hispanic Men Welcome Students Back-to-School Business, community and religious leaders unite to encourage students to excel academicallyOn Wednesday, September 9, 2015, 100 Black and Hispanic Men will cheer on Harlem students on their first day of school […]

Research Says Criminals Are Encouraged By Weak Gun Laws | The Trace

Research Says Criminals Are Encouraged By Weak Gun Laws | The Trace

Via The Trace: “The pervasive rightwing case against tougher gun regulation is neatly captured by this soundbite from Marco Rubio: “My skepticism about gun laws is criminals don’t follow the law,” the Republican senator and presidential candidate has said. “They don’t care what the […]

by · September 8, 2015 · Crime, Law, Op Ed
How Close Are We To Ending Veteran Homelessness In NYC?

How Close Are We To Ending Veteran Homelessness In NYC?

Depending on your point of view, veteran homelessness may be eliminated within a few months but the housing dilemma is what will continue for, perhaps, many years to come. You see, the Mayor’s Office states there are an estimated 1,000 […]

by · September 8, 2015 · Op Ed, Veterans

BRONX STREET TO BE RENAMED IN MEMORY OF LONGTIME COMMUNITY BOARD 12 DISTRICT MANAGER

BRONX, NY – Members of Bronx Community Board 12 (CB 12), elected officials, friends and family members will gather Saturday, September 12 at 11 a.m. at the corner of East 229th Street and White Plains Road, Bronx, to rename theintersection […]

by · September 8, 2015 · Bulletin Board
Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents ‘Carlos Henriquez: Back in the Bronx’ on September 12 @ Lehman Center

Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents ‘Carlos Henriquez: Back in the Bronx’ on September 12 @ Lehman Center

Jazz at Lincoln Center presents JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS CARLOS HENRIQUEZ: BACK IN THE BRONX Saturday, September 12 at 8:00pm Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, Bronx Bassist Carlos Henriquez leads Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra […]

by · September 8, 2015 · Bulletin Board
NYS Office of the Governor

Cuomo And NY ‘Solidarity’ Delegation Arrive In Puerto Rico

CUOMO & NY SOLIDARITY DELEGATION ARRIVE IN SAN JUANNew Yorkers Meet with Puerto Rican Government Representatives Amid Crisis On Monday evening, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo arrived in Puerto Rico with a New York delegation that will discuss the Puerto Rican government’s ongoing […]

by · September 8, 2015 · Government, News
Featured Veteran: The 30 Year Cadet that Never Stopped

Featured Veteran: The 30 Year Cadet that Never Stopped

Featured Veteran: The 30 Year Cadet that Never Stopped by Gonzalo Duran This week’s featured Veteran is Corporal Joseph Ronda, United States Marine Corps (USMC). Joseph was born and raised in the Bronx and grew up in the Throggs Neck […]

by · September 7, 2015 · Bronx Personalities, Military, Veterans
Carey Gabey, A Cuomo Administration Lawyer Shot In Brooklyn Overnight

Carey Gabey, A Cuomo Administration Lawyer Shot In Brooklyn Overnight

The New York Daily News reported that Carey Gabey, 43, a lawyer who works for Gov. Cuomo was critically wounded when a gunman began “spraying” into a crowd of revelers on a Brooklyn street hours before the start of the West […]

by · September 7, 2015 · Crime, Government
WYSK: Even Madonna’s Brother Supports Kim Davis

WYSK: Even Madonna’s Brother Supports Kim Davis

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW By Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz Even Madonna’s Brother Supports Kim Davis You should know that Ms. Kim Davis is a devout Christian who works as the County Clerk in Rowan County, Kentucky, and was put in […]

by · September 7, 2015 · Government, LGBT Issues, Op Ed
The Pelham Grand

Pelham Grand Holds BBQ for Residents and Staff

This past Friday, The Pelham Grand kicked off the Labor Day weekend with a beautiful BBQ that was attended by many of the tenants from The Pelham Grand, staff of ASCNYC, and Ken Kearns, District Manager for Community Board #10. […]

by · September 7, 2015 · Community Affairs, Local Events
HAPPY LABOR DAY 2015

HAPPY LABOR DAY 2015

As we all enjoy the day off, The Bronx Chronicle asks that we recognize the historical efforts of the American Labor movement in improving the working conditions throughout the United States.

by · September 7, 2015 · Announcements, Holidays
METROCARD MOBILE VAN SCHEDULE FOR THE THROGGS NECK SECTION OF THE BRONX 9/11/15  1pm-3pm

METROCARD MOBILE VAN SCHEDULE FOR THE THROGGS NECK SECTION OF THE BRONX 9/11/15 1pm-3pm

METROCARD MOBILE VAN SCHEDULE FOR THE THROGGS NECK SECTION OF THE BRONX SPONSORED BY ASSEMBLYMAN MICHAEL BENEDETTO   Bronx, New York – Assemblyman Michael Benedetto announces that the MetroCard Mobile Van will visit the Throggs Neck section of the Bronx. […]

by · September 7, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Transportation
Sign-Up For Your Appointment With IDNYC at The Office of Council Member Andy King

Sign-Up For Your Appointment With IDNYC at The Office of Council Member Andy King

by · September 6, 2015 · Bulletin Board
Bronx Chronicle Quote of the Day: September 6, 2015

Bronx Chronicle Quote of the Day: September 6, 2015

There are some cases in which the sense of injury breeds—not the will to inflict injuries and climb over them as a ladder, but—a hatred of all injury. George Eliot (1819-1880) http://www.thefreedictionary.com/_/shPg.aspx?t=q16684uUY32      

by · September 6, 2015 · Bulletin Board
Bronx County’s Day of Remembrance- 9/11 Memorial Service (SEPTEMBER 10th)

Bronx County’s Day of Remembrance- 9/11 Memorial Service (SEPTEMBER 10th)

by · September 6, 2015 · Bulletin Board