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Emily Forgash

Emily Forgash is a former editorial intern at the Bronx Times.

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

Wave Hill center in Riverdale appoints new president, executive director

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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.
Community

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

By Emily Forgash Conversation…
Head out to Orchard Beach for a summer celebration of fireworks on June 29, 2023.
Things to Do

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

By Emily Forgash Conversation…
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 Conversation…
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Things to Do

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

By Emily Forgash Conversation…
The Sisters Servants of Mary convent in the East Bronx was established in 1931.
Community

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

By Emily Forgash Conversation…
Sirens & Kings, the grassroots event production brand created by Sounds and Sirens and the Fox & King, is hosting the Bronx Summer Jam to highlight some of the Bronx's best artists and musicians.
Things to Do

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

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

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

By Emily Forgash Conversation…
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Solo and group exhibitions at Glyndor Ga
Tomorrow, 2 pm

Public Gallery Tour
Wave Hill

Come to the Great Lawn at Bartow-Pell fo
Sept. 12, 10 am

Bartow-Brocante Market
Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum

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Sept. 12, 10 am

Don’t Miss Out: Access Free Health Screenings & Wellness Experts on September 12
The Metropolitan College of New York

The Riverdale Choral Society invites all
Sept. 16, 7 pm

Riverdale Choral Society Open Rehearsals
Christ Church Riverdale

The Bronx Chamber of Commerce will host
Sept. 17, 6:30 pm

Bronx Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala on September 17, 2026; Tickets On Sale Now
Marina del Rey

Batman Day at Poe Park is a free, family
Sept. 19, 1 pm

Batman Day at Poe Park
Poe Park

Meet and mingle with Wave Hill’s g
Sept. 24, 5:30 pm

Gardeners’ Party Honoring Our American Elm
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Sept. 25, 6:30 pm

Midnight, Jazz & Langston: Navigating Kindred Spirits
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News

  • Bruce Blakeman2026 Governor’s Race: Blakeman under fire after endorsing candidate who called 9/11 an ‘inside job’
  • Clason Point Gardens marks 85 years as the Bronx’s first NYCHA development
  • Bronx prepares to remember 9/11 victims 25 years later
  • Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Director of Forensic Biology Mark Desire during the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks. 11 September 2001 - NEW YORK - Injured Members of the Medical Examiner's office are evacuated across the Hudson River to Jersey City after the collapse of the South Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. © 2001 Chip East / ALL RIGHTS RESERVED PHOTO CREDIT: © 2001 Chip EastOCME forensic scientist Mark Desire has been identifying 9/11 victims for 25 years. With hundreds of victims still unknown, he’s not stopping.
  • 20104410-39/11 public portal: Mamdani releases first 170,000 pages as records renew questions over air-quality warnings

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