FIRST EVER STATE OF THE CHURCH ADDRESS TONIGHT IN HARLEM

FIRST EVER STATE OF THE CHURCH ADDRESS TONIGHT IN HARLEM

NYC FAITH LEADERS GATHER FOR THE FIRST STATE OF THE CHURCH ADDRESS AS PART OF THE HEALING OF OUR CITY MOVEMENT   Tonight, hundreds of faith leaders, elected officials and laypersons are expected to gather for a historic, first-ever State of the Church […]

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Cardinal Edward Egan, Former Archbishop of NY, Has Died

Cardinal Edward Egan, Former Archbishop of NY, Has Died

Cardinal Edward Egan, the Archbishop of New York from 2000-2009, died today. Edward Cardinal Egan, Archbishop-Emeritus , 12th bishop and 9th archbishop and 7th Cardinal of the See of New York, died of cardiac arrest at NYU Langone Medical Center early this […]

by · March 5, 2015 · Announcements, Faith, Obituary
An  early female hero

Purim: The Holiday Commemorating Victory Over Evil By A Female: Queen Esther

Throughout the Bronx, many Jewish people have started to celebrate the holiday of Purim. The night of March 4th starts the Jewish holiday and I would like to share a little information on what this holiday is about. Purim commemorates […]

by · March 5, 2015 · Holidays, Religion
CRESPO POISED TO BECOME NEXT BX DEMOCRATIC PARTY LEADER

CRESPO POISED TO BECOME NEXT BX DEMOCRATIC PARTY LEADER

Multiple sources, including Bronx Chronicle columnist Anthony Rivieccio, are reporting that the executive committee of the Bronx Democratic Party meets tonight to elect Assemblyman Marcos Crespo as chairman of the executive committee, i.e., county leader. Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, chairman of the […]

by · March 5, 2015 · Local News, Politics

New York City Council Participatory Budgeting-Outreach Training

On Wednesday, March 25, 2015, an outreach training session is being coordinated by Community Voices Heard.  These outreach trainings are being held because Participatory Budgeting  is a public engagement process.  After these outreach training sessions, those who have been trained […]

by · March 5, 2015 · Bulletin Board
The Student Success Act: Recognizing the Importance of Paraprofessionals

The Student Success Act: Recognizing the Importance of Paraprofessionals

At the end of last month, Congressman Jose Serrano introduced an amendment to restore qualification requirements for paraprofessionals in the Student Success Act (H.R. 5). The Student Success Act seeks to reauthorize the Elementary Secondary Education Act (ESEA), currently known […]

by · March 5, 2015 · Education News, Government
Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: March 5, 2015

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: March 5, 2015

Photo by Angelo Shenery

by · March 5, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Photos
New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman

R.A.I.N. Agrees To Reimburse $800K in Misused Medicaid Funds

Attorney General Schneiderman announced a settlement with nonprofit Regional Aid for Interim Needs, Inc., (RAIN), a home attendant service provider in the Bronx, for the misuse of Medicaid funds. The Attorney General’s investigation found that, from 2003 to 2008, RAIN’s […]

Free Tax Prep for Low-Income Families 3/6/15

Free Tax Prep for Low-Income Families 3/6/15

by · March 4, 2015 · Bulletin Board
DOHMH CSHCN Health Education Forum Program FREE And Open To The Public

DOHMH CSHCN Health Education Forum Program FREE And Open To The Public

by · March 4, 2015 · Bulletin Board
NYC Council Member Andy King to share “State of the 12th District”

NYC Council Member Andy King to share “State of the 12th District”

NYC Council Member Andy King to share “State of the 12th District” On Thursday, March 12th, Council Member Andy King will host the State of the 12th District Address at 7 p.m. at Beulah Church of God, 986 East Gun […]

by · March 4, 2015 · Bulletin Board
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FORUM, 3/18

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FORUM, 3/18

Love Don’t Hurt On March 18, The Bronx Health Reach will present a Domestic Violence Forum at the Urban Health Plan’s Simpson Pavilion located at 1054 Simpson Street in the Bronx. The event’s poster is emblazoned with the slogan, “Love Don’t […]

by · March 4, 2015 · Family, Health & Nutrition, Women
Muslim Holidays Added To NYC School Calendar

Muslim Holidays Added To NYC School Calendar

City schools to recognize Muslim Holidays (New York NY) In a morning announcement, Mayor de Blasio fulfilled a campaign promise by adding two Muslim Holidays — Eid al-Adha & Eid al-Fitr — to the New York City public schools calendar. This shift […]

by · March 4, 2015 · Cultures, Faith, Government, News, Religion
Governor Andrew Cuomo, son of Governor Mario Cuomo

CUOMO AWARDED FOR ‘RAISE THE AGE’ REFORM

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo this week received the Families Together 2015 Exceptional Leadership Award for his administration’s work on Raise the Age criminal justice reform. The Award was presented at a Legislative Awareness Day and Luncheon where family members and […]

by · March 4, 2015 · Government, News