When Buzunesh Deba left Ethiopia for the United States, she moved to Kingsbridge, because she had friends in the neighborhood. Deba’s husband joined her and they decided to make the area their permanent home, partly because she was training for the marathon in Van Cortlandt Park. Comment.
A movable exhibit that helps children experience the sensory delights of the Bronx River aboard a schoolbus is introducing youngsters to a museum that should have a permanent home soon. Comment.
The Hunts Point Terminal Produce Market just received a sizeable monetary infusion from New York State, but full modernization of the facility is still a long way off. Comment.
Well over 100 children and adults gathered at Schneider-Sampson Park for Waterbury-LaSalle Community Association’s annual tree lighting celebration, which included a visit by Santa Claus. Comment.
Bronx Dance Theatre co-founder Neil Goldstein has seen many positive changes in the 35 years since he and his wife founded the dance program, and he would like to believe he effected some of that change. Comment.
Turtle Cove Golf & Baseball Complex, which was closed last season for the first time in years, is expected to open again in the spring under new management. Comments (1).
Frank’s Pizza has served Throggs Neck for over 40 years. Its loyal customers will now notice something new the next time they stop by for a pizza. Comments (2).
About 30 Bronxites who believe they were defrauded out of their pensions, inheritances and life savings by Robert Henry Van Zandt of the Van Zandt Agency are now trying to get some of that money returned. Comments (2).
Veterans from “The Greatest Generation” were on hand to remember the bombing of Pearl Harbor and celebrate the $1.3 million renovations to Bicentennial Veterans Memorial Park. Comment.