BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ DELIVERS SIXTH ‘STATE OF THE BOROUGH’ ADDRESS
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. today delivered his annual “State of the Borough” address, his sixth since becoming borough president in 2009. In his speech, which he delivered at The Mall at Bay Plaza, Borough President Diaz discussed the […]
Who will be next to hold the title: Chairman of The Bronx Democratic Party?
By Anthony Rivieccio, Founder of The Northwest Bronx Democrats This month, Bronx Democratic Party Chairman and Assemblyman Carl E. Heastie ascended to Speaker of the New York State Assembly. Heastie, now ranks among the three most powerful persons in Albany. After all […]
Wave Hill Events Feb 19–Feb 27
THU, FEBRUARY 19: PRESIDENTS’ VACATION WEEK FAMILY WORKSHOPS: EARTH MEETS SKY Take a break from winter this week and join us for one, two or three afternoons of hands-on art-making as we explore the cool winter skies using an array […]
Carnival in Rio: The Beginning of Lent
This year, I am in Rio de Janeiro as Christians around the world begin the season of Lent and await Easter which occurs on April 5. Lent is a period of sadness and reflection. To me. it is very similar to […]
COUNCIL MEMBER ANDY KING ON THE PASSING OF FORMER DEPUTY CHANCELLOR KATHLEEN GRIMM
“I was saddened to hear of the passing of Deputy Chancellor Kathleen Grimm. As a member of the City Council’s Education committee I valued Ms. Grimm’s perspective as a leader. She was always straightforward and held firmly to her convictions. […]
SENATOR DIAZ SR., LEADING BRONX ELECTED OFFICIALS, AND CLERGY STAND WITH PARENTS TO URGE ALBANY TO END FAILING SCHOOLS CRISIS
Senator Ruben Diaz Sr., Assemblymen Marcos Crespo, Michael Blake, and Mark Gjonaj Call for More Excellent Schools in the Bronx 65,000 Bronx Children Trapped in Failing Schools BRONX, NY — A coalition of Bronx elected officials led by Senator Ruben Diaz […]
INDEPENDENT DEMOCRATIC CONFERENCE TO UNVEIL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO REINVEST IN AFFORDABLE AND PUBLIC HOUSING IN NEW YORK CITY
Senator Jeff Klein Unveils Comprehensive Affordable and Public Housing Plan at a New York Housing Conference Multifaceted vision outlines clear pathway to transforming housing for millions of New Yorkers NEW YORK, NY – Independent Democratic Conference Leader State Senator Jeff […]
Upcoming Events at Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library
* Retirement Planning – A workshop presented by retirement planning specialist Alan Katz. For adults. Friday, February 20 at 1 pm. http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2015/02/20/retirement-planning * Curso de Finanza para Latinos – Tips and techniques for managing your finances, taught in Spanish. For adults. […]
Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: February 19, 2015
Photo by Angelo Shenery
Montefiore Einstein Ctr for Cancer Care Earns National Accreditation with Commendation from the Commission on Cancer of the ACS
MECCC is Ranked Among the Best for Treatment Outcomes and Integrative Oncology Efforts NEW YORK (February 11, 2014) – Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care, a premier cancer center that provides patient-centered care for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer, […]
SUCCESS ACADEMY SCHOLARS TURN 100 FOR A DAY
“Little old ladies” and “little old men” filled the classrooms of Success Academy Bronx 1 as young scholars dressed up like their 100-year-old selves to mark 100 days of school. The children giggled as they tried to imagine what […]
SENATOR JEFF KLEIN TO HOST BRONX H.I.R.E. CAREER BUILDING NIGHT
SENATOR JEFF KLEIN TO HOST BRONX H.I.R.E. CAREER BUILDING NIGHT Bronx networking event prepares job seekers of all ages for the changing workplace environment BRONX, NY – State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) will host the Bronx H.I.R.E. (Help Identify Real […]
SENATOR RIVERA: Bronx Freedom Fund Releases First Year of Results & Inspires City-wide Bail Fund
BRONX FREEDOM FUND RELEASES FIRST YEAR OF RESULTS State Senator Gustavo Rivera’s First Law Helps 140 Bronxites Successfully Avoid Unnecessary Jail Time in First Year and Inspires City-wide Bail Fund (Bronx, NY) – The Bronx Freedom Fund has released its one year report highlighting its […]
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