Seniors in the south Bronx had reason to rejoice July 24, with a ribbon-cutting of the a new adult day care center in Melrose. The Renaissance Adult Care Center is now open at 156th Street and Westchester Avenue. A slew of elected officials, including Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., came out to celebrate.

(l-r) Noris Colon, Assemblyman Marcos Crespo, Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., Alexander C. Markowits and Assemblyman Ruben Diaz Sr.
Walter Pofeldt