Regis High School student Obinna Nwako, who was recently elected as attorney general this past summer at Boys State, spoke at last week’s Theodore Korony American Legion Post #253’s family meeting. Read more…

Councilman Mark Gjonaj thanked the Wildcats for their recent cleanup of the Throgs Neck Expressway service road from Schley to Prentiss avenues. Read more…

The Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Association held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 14 at Bronx House. The meeting featured guest speakers from the U.S. Census and the Department of Environmental Protection. Read more…

Councilman Rafael Salamanca joined Deptuty Bronx Borough president Maricka Scott-McFadden at the Bronx Beer Hall on Arthur Avenue in celebration of Savor the Bronx Restaurant Week. Read more…

Coming on the heels of Notorious B.I.G.’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Bronx, the birthplace of hip-hop, honored four of their own. Read more…

Organizations Bronx Parent Housing Network, Inc. and South Bronx Kids hosted an event to celebrate Three Kings Day on Monday, January 6. The event was attended by Councilman Ruben Diaz, Sr. and Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez, among others. Read more…

St. Helena School recently received four new computers for its kindergarten class, which will help the students learn specific computer skills. The students were very happy with their new computers and began working them like pros, according to the school. Read more…

Last week, tenant leaders of Community Action for Safe Apartments and Northwest Bronx Clergy and Coalition held a rally and town hall as part of their ‘Right to Counsel, Power to Organize’ campaign to expand the right counsel legislation through two new bills, Intro 1104 and Intro 1529, which will result in more tenants having the ability to defend their homes against evictions. Read more…

On Wednesday, January 8, Senator Luis Sepulveda joined his colleagues in Albany, where one of his priority bills is the HALT Solitary Confinement Act, which would restrict solitary confinement in New York prisons and require alternative, more human rehabilitation methods to make prisons safer and more rehabilitative for everyone. Read more…

Do the police really need $100m more for soundproofing or are they stonewalling? Read more…

Once saddled by addiction and homelessness, Victor Rivera today helps people throughout the borough. Read more…

On Tuesday, January 14, Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. joined Governor Andew Cuomo, Assemblyman Marcos Crespo, Assemblywoman Maritza Davila and others on a trip to Puerto Rico to assess the damage from the recent earthquakes and discuss the best ways for New York to assist the island. During the trip, the group visited a severely damaged power plant in Costa Sur and toured the towns of Guanica and Ponce. Read more…

On Wednesday, January 15, Councilman Andy King’s office held a celebration for the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Those in attendance, which included local elected officials and community members, listened to music, ate catered food, gained information from vendors and were given brand new coats and book bags. Read more…

Bronx County Fairs and Expo Association, Inc. and Freddy Perez, Jr. held a ‘Puerto Rico Earthquake Relief: A Concert For Our Island’ at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, January […] Read more…

On Wednesday, January 8, the Verizon Foundation announced Lehman College as the winner of the ‘Verizon Community Grant’. Lehman was awarded a total of $100,000 to launch a technology mentorship program for 50 small business owners in the borough. Read more…

Senator Luis Sepulveda joined Reverend Carmen Hernandez and Watson Houses residents for their ‘Three Kings Day’ celebration. Read more…

An SUV crashed into a school building located at 2862 Westchester Avenue between Mayflower and Mulford avenues on Thursday, January 16 at around 9:30 a.m. One individual suffered injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Read more…

Residents of Tremont from all walks of life will have an opportunity to live in a state-of-the-art apartment building in 2022. Read more…

The East Bronx History Forum met at the City Island Nautical Museum for a presentation about the history of Country Club on Wednesday, January 15. Read more…

The St. Helena Boy Scout Troop 65 went to the Alpine Scout Camp to participate in the annual Klondike Derby along with other scout troops. Each scout troop which participated in the annual event made and raced their own sled in the snow. Read more…

Planned express bus service cuts will be delayed. Read more…

On the latest edition of Power Women, Schneps publisher and president, Vicki Schneps replays an interview with Judge Judy who talks about life growing up in Brooklyn and the difference between growing up then and now. Judge Judy goes on to talk about her journey from childhood to adulthood and how she became an internationally known television star. Listen to this and our other podcasts at Podcasts.schnepsmedia.com and download wherever podcasts are found! Listen and enjoy. Read more…

On this edition of Power Women, Schneps President and Publisher, Vicki Schneps is joined by current President, CEO and Founder of Christie & Co. Salon & Spa, Lois Christie, who talks about the steps she took in starting her own salon in Queens. Lois talks about her 50-year history as a salon owner and the challenges she’s faced throughout her career. She also gave the listeners advice and tips on how to be successful when it comes to owning your own business. Cheers to 50 years, Lois Christie! Listen to this and our other podcasts on podcasts.schnepsmedia.com and wherever podcasts are found! Read more…

Residents are getting sick and tired of playing games with the DEP. Read more…

New York’s high school graduation rate continued to edge upward in 2019 ahead of a review and possible revision of diploma requirements, education officials said last Thursday. Read more…

Councilman Mark Gjonaj’s office recently held a toy giveaway for the children in attendance in honor of Three Kings Day. Read more…

Destination Tomorrow hosted an LGBTQ Candidates Forum on Tuesday, January 7. Elected officials and community leaders in attendance included Melissa Mark Viverito, Assemblyman Michael Blake, Councilman Ritchie Torres, Local Democrats of NY co-founder Samelys Lopez and others. Read more…

On Saturday, January 11, Families for Safe Streets and Transportation Alternatives gathered to support and advocate for the passing of the Reckless Driver Accountability Act. Introduced by Councilman Brad Lander, the law would result in reckless drivers being required to take safety courses, have their cars impounded or lose driving privileges after a certain number of violations. Read more…

The Soundview Resident Council held their monthly Drug Free Coalition meeting last week. Read more…

On Monday, January 13, a fire broke out at an Auto Zone located at 1910 Story Avenue. The facade of the building was engulfed in flames. However, no injuries were reported. Photo by Edwin Soto Read more…

Willa six-year battle for a slave memorial at Drake Park finally end? Read more…

The St. Theresa Feast, which has been an annual event for the Pelham Bay community for 23 years, is facing an uncertain future following multiple incidents involving kids and teenagers just after the final day of last year’s festival. Read more…

Albert Einstein University hosted their annual Menorah Lighting to celebrate Hanukkah. The event was attended by Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez, among other elected officials and community leaders. Read more…

Senator Luis Sepulveda joined Kennedy Children’s Center for their groundbreaking ceremony, where he presented a $50,000 check towards renovations of their Bronx facility. Read more…

A new housing development is shaping up in Belmont on 668 E. Fordham Road as building permits were filed on Tuesday, December 24. Read more…

Wallworks New York recently hosted ’The Bronx Does It Better’ art exhibition, which was held on Saturday, January 11 at the Bronx Kreate Hub. Read more…

Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez, along with Councilman Mark Gjonaj and Senator Alessandra Biaggi, hosted the annual Menorah Lighting at Pelham Plaza to celebrate Hanukkah. Read more…

Senator Luis Sepulveda, along with local families and children, attended the annual community holiday celebration at St. Helena’s Church on Saturday, December 14. Read more…

An FDNY firefighter from the Bronx was recently elected as the FDNY-Uniformed Firefighters Association’s new vice president. Read more…

The New York City & Vicinity District Council of Carpenters and the Carpenter Contractor Alliance of Metropolitan New York delivered and distributed more than 800 toys to kids and families throughout the Bronx during the holiday season. These holiday toy drives were done in partnership with local non-profit organizations as well as elected officials including Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson, Senator Jamaal Bailey, Assemblyman Marcos Crespo, Senator Gustavo Rivera and Assemblyman Michael Blake. Read more…

Last month, Salvation Army visited University Center to spread holiday cheer to the facility’s residents and staff members at their annual holiday party. Salvation Army representatives also performed Christmas ballads with acoustic guitars. Read more…

St. Francis Xavier students were awarded with a free trip to the NY Botanical Gardens’ Train Show on Thursday, January 9 after winning a tree decorating contest at Gardens last month. Read more…

The founder of a Bronx school string orchestra has been named one of ten finalists for the 2020 Music Educator Award presented by the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum. Read more…