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On Wednesday, November 6, Lehman College hosted their annual ‘Pumpkin Smash’ event, which featured a display of pumpkins, squash and gourds as well as a pumpkin slingshot/shot put. (right) The ‘Lawn & Leaf Bag’ gives a thumbs up. (far right) The target of the pumpkin slingshot/shotput. (below) The event included activities such as a pumpkin slingshot/shotput, with the intention of getting the pumpkin to land on a target. (below right) A display of pumpkins, squash and gourds at the event. (far below) (l-r) The ‘Compost Bin’, Heather Warren-Dombrowa the ‘Lawn & Leaf Bag’ and Sulan Chin. Read more…

Last month’s 45th Precinct Community Council Meeting designated officer Oswaldo Espinoza as ‘Cop of the Month’ for October for his great service and commitment to the safety of the community. Espinoza was accompanied by commanding officer and captain Thomas Fraser, 45th Precinct officers, members of the precinct’s community council as well as Councilman Mark Gjonaj. Read more…

In recognition of Veterans Day, Councilman Mark Gjonaj recently showed his support for the Support the Troops team as well as Aunt Cathy for all the work they have done. All proceeds from the event are going towards an important initiative which will send packages to men and women serving overseas. Read more…

Montefiore Medicine, the umbrella organization for Montefiore Health System (MHS) and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, is welcoming its new CEO, Dr. Philip Ozuah on Friday, November 15. Read more…

Nearly 1,000 people attended a town hall in oppsotion to a propsoed methaodne clinic last week. Read more…

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The Democratic presidential primary got a shakeup last week when former Mayor Michael Bloomberg began taking steps toward formally entering the race. Read more…

On Saturday, November 9, the north Bronx branch of the National Council of Negro Women, along with with Youth Leaders on the Move and American Legion Post 1871, hosted a Veterans Appreciation Day at Community Board 12’s office to honor the men and women who currently serve and have previously served in the United States’ armed forces. Read more…

The Westchester Square BID recently held a Halloween event which provided activities including a haunted house, facepainting and music for those in attendance. Local merchants also participated in the event by handing out candy to the trick-or-treaters. The event was made possible by the Westchester Square BID and the 45th Precinct. Read more…

Fordham Prep is one of seven Jesuit high schools from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania to get involved in the ‘The Great Ignatian Challenge’, an annual Thanksgiving food drive. Read more…

An underserved section of the Bronx could be getting a huge development. Read more…

As her son battles epliepsy, a Bronx mom raises awareness Read more…

The annual Bronx Medical Society Gala was held on Sunday, October 20. The event, which included a silent auction, cocktail hour and a formal dinner, honored Dr. Realba Rodriguez, MD, who previously served as president of the BMS. Rodriguez was presented with awards from Mayor de Blasio’s and Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr.’s offices. Read more…

A town hall in Pelham Bay saw AOC discuss gentrification, hospitals and education with attendees. Read more…

The Throggs Neck Car Cruise took place on Sunday, November 3 at the Waterfront NYC Restaurant at Trump Links in Ferry Point Park. The event featured hot rods, kustoms, muscle cars, race cars, stockers, […] Read more…

Last month, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz visited the Amalgamated Nursery School for their ‘Fall Festival’ to celebrate the autumn season. Read more…

Along with Assemblyman Marcos Crespo and Neighborhood SHOPP president and CEO Katherine Martinez, Councilman Rafael Salamanca recently announced a $79,000 allocation for the NORC Program at Lafayette Estates. Read more…

The two Bronx stars of late night television have a new project brewing — and it’s a lager. Read more…

A legendary Bronx artist, storyteller and writer is revealing his decades old secret that almost no one knew — his service as a World War II soldier in the fight against the Nazis. Read more…

On Thursday, November 7, a memorial event was held to remember the late sergeant Charles Clark, who passed away ten years ago. The event, held at PSA 8’s location at 2794 Randall Avenue, was attended by Clark’s family members as well as PSA 8 officers who paid their respects to the late sergeant. Sergeant Clark participated in the search, recovery and clean-up of the World Trade Center site following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. He passed away on November 7, 2009 as a result of lung and throat cancer related to 9/11. Read more…

Councilman Rafael Salamanca joined Breaking Ground, Communilife, NYC Housing Preservation & Development, Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., Senator Luis Sepulveda and others for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the first phase of completion for the La Central Development project. Read more…

Assemblywoman Latoya Joyner recently announced $150,000 in capital funding for a new boat launch at Roberto Clemente State Park. The funding will support a new floating dock and gangway at the park which will provide local families with direct access to the Harlem River waterfront. The boat launch, which will be positioned near the park’s living shoreline and a picnic grove, will also provide an extraordinary view of the vistas along the riverfront. Read more…

On Wednesday, October 30, Bronx Lacrosse held its first annual benefit, which saw a turnout of over 250 people. The organization provides children with the opportunity to play in out-of-city games, clinics, camps and tournaments. Read more…

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz held a flu shot event in Van Cortlandt Village last week to help dozens of residents get protected from the flu. The event was also co-sponsored by Congressman Adriano Espaillat, Councilman Andrew Cohen and Senator Alessandra Biaggi. Read more…

‘An Invitation to Faith and Non-Profit Communities’ forum was held on Tuesday, October 29. Topics that were covered included establishing a non-religious, not-for-profit organization, community development corporations, obtaining funding from state government, established a faith-based not-for-profit organization, using existing properties to develop housing and shelters, affordable and supportive housing and more. Read more…

When Anneros Valensi made the move to the United States in 1966, she found a sense of belonging and happiness, after surviving the horrific atrocities of World War II in Germany. Read more…

Senator Alessandra Biaggi joined Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez and Councilman Mark Gjonaj at P.S. 109’s Halloween Party last month. The event featured games, treats and spooky costumes. Read more…

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz held a Halloween event at his community office on 3107 Kingsbridge Avenue last week, where he was greeted by children and their families dressed in their Halloween costumes. Read more…

Councilman Mark Gjonaj stopped by and showed his support for students, families and staff at the St. Catharine Academy Card Party last month. Read more…

The 22nd Community Walkathon & Health Fair took place at P.S. 121 on Thursday, October 24. Read more…

When Rila Choudhury’s husband died in 2017, she didn’t know how to go on. Read more…

Senator Alessandra Biaggi met with a group of brownies and junior girl scouts at St. Theresa’s Church early this month, to thank them for the incredible job they have done supporting their community. Read more…

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz joined the Kingsbridge Heights Community Center for their annual ‘Family Volunteer Day’ event last month. Read more…

On Thursday, October 31, NYPD Police Service Area 8 community affairs hosted their Mobile Haunted House event, where they handed out candy and treats to the children who came dressed in their costumes. The event included a haunted mobile van and the first ever ‘Trunk-or-Treat’ in the Bronx. Read more…

Public access television network BronxNet celebrated its 25th anniversary at Marina del Rey on Thursday, October 17. The celebration included award presentations to Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., […] Read more…

A foul smell is driving customers away from a Clason Point restaraunt. Read more…

Nearly 200 volunteers from Bank Leumi spent two days working with members of Jardin La Roca Garden to help beautify and maintain the community green space located on Elton Avenue in Melrose. This event was part of Citizens Committee for New York City’s ‘Love Your City’ program. Read more…

The Kingsbridge Riverdale Van Cortlandt Development Corporation hosted a Halloween event last week, which was attended by Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz. Read more…

On Saturday, November 2, an ‘All Souls Day Field Mass’ was held at St. Raymond’s Cemetery. The bi-annual Mass was held to honor and remember all of the neighborhood’s loved ones who have been buried in the cemetery. Read more…

For the past four years, the Country Club Civic Association has been beautifying the neighborhood by cleaning up debris and graffiti. Read more…

The New York Yankees are going to bat for mom and pop shops on River Avenue that would be benched by a new merchandising deal between the MLB and Nike going into effect this January. Read more…

The 47th Precinct Community Council hosted its ‘Halloween Spooktacular and Pumpkinfest’ event on Thursday, October 31. Attendees dressed in their costumes, enjoyed popcorn, cotton candy and […] Read more…

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz visited the RAIN Senior Center in Wakefield to participate in the Halloween festivities with the residents and staff. Read more…

Councilman Rafael Salamanca joined the Third Avenue Business Improvement District for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the 2823 Executive Suites, located at 148th Street and Third Avenue. The 2823 Suites will offer modern space for growing small businesses and create an entrepreneurial ecosystem for the Third Avenue stretch. Read more…

St. Barnabas Hospital recently partnered with the Fordham Road Business Improvement District and City Jeans to sponsor a pre-Halloween party at Monterey Cornerstone Community Center. The children from the afterschool program enjoyed games, healthy snacks provided by SBH’s nutrition department, as well as pumpkin and face painting. Read more…

A recent grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the official opening of a new charter school location. Read more…

It was a spook-tacular time for a Bronx pastry chef who showcased her creepy culinary desserts on the Food Network Channel’s Halloween Baking Championship competing for a chance to win $25,000. Read more…