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Ray Oladapo-Johnson was chosen to be Wave Hill's newest president and executive director out of more than 300 potential candidates.

Riverdale

Wave Hill center in Riverdale appoints new president, executive director

By Emily Forgash

Brett Swanson, senior manager of community affairs and social impact at Grub Hub, helps distribute 500 free meals to passersby at the Pelham Parkway Houses on June 26, 2023.

Grub Hub partners with El Rincon de Mexico, Velázquez to provide free meals to Pelham Parkway residents

By Emily Forgash

Head out to Orchard Beach for a summer celebration of fireworks on June 29, 2023.

What’s Happening: New York Botanical Garden, writing workshop and Orchard Beach fireworks

By Emily Forgash

A former Department of Correction officer, Rikers inmate and Bronx resident have been indicted for smuggling an iPhone into the jail in August 2021.

Courts

Williamsbridge resident, Rikers inmate and ex-DOC officer indicted for smuggling iPhone into jail

By Emily Forgash

lgbt

What’s Happening: Pride celebrations, hip-hop commemorations and Latin American Festival

By Emily Forgash

The Sisters Servants of Mary convent in the East Bronx was established in 1931.

Indicative of a national trend, Sisters Servants of Mary convent in Country Club to close due to scarcity of sisters

By Emily Forgash

What’s Happening: Hunts Point Fish Parade, Juneteenth celebrations and garden explorations

By Emily Forgash

Farrah Kule Rubin began her new position as Bronx Council Board 8 district manager on June 5, 2023.

News

Farrah Kule Rubin takes over vacant CB8 district manager position

By Emily Forgash

Aerial larviciding of mosquitos is taking place from June 8 to June 9 as well as June 12 in the Bronx, Staten Island, Queens and Brooklyn.

Health

Health Department to conduct aerial larviciding of mosquitoes in four boroughs, including Bronx’s Pelham Bay Park

By Emily Forgash

Evan Marcy was awarded his home at the Engine 50, Ladder 19 station where his father worked. Marcy is pictured center left with Building Homes for Heroes Founder and CEO Andy Pujols on his left and retired FDNY Captain Mike Alexander on his right.

Morrisania

Wounded army veteran, Bronx native Evan Marcy gifted mortgage-free home by Building Homes for Heroes

By Emily Forgash

The Diabetes Health Festival brings educational opportunities, dance classes, and more to St. Mary's Park on June 3, 2023.

Mott Haven

Informative Diabetes Health Festival in Mott Haven features education, entertainment

By Emily Forgash

Head to the Bronx Night Market for renowned local and NYC-based food and beverage vendors.

What’s Happening: Anti-Prom at NYPL, the Bronx Yoga Summit and the Duprees in concert

By Emily Forgash

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