Community News – Page 12 of 58 – Bronx Times

jennie jerome playground

$4.3 million reconstruction of Jennie Jerome Playground completed and celebrated by community

By Ethan Marshall

blood drive

Health

NYC Health + Hospitals hosts blood drive in honor of late chief nursing officer

By Ethan Marshall

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Patterson Houses celebrates $500,000 upgrade to outdoor recreation area

By Emily Swanson

bally's casino

Fireworks at second hearing on Bally’s Casino plan for Throggs Neck as Marmorato voices concerns over hecklers

By Emily Swanson

The Kingsbridge community in the Northwest Bronx celebrated on Sunday the grand opening of the Kingsbridge Library's Sunday hours with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Kingsbridge Library launches Sunday hours with community celebration

By Sadie Brown

chromebooks

Adams announces free Chromebooks for 350,000 NYC students this school year

By Emily Swanson

preston alumna and officials celebrate street renaming

Elected officials unveil Preston High School Way, celebrating history and salvation of a Bronx institution

By Emily Swanson

river's law

Torres introduces River’s Law to ban swimming pools at residential daycares after tot’s deadly drowning

By Emily Swanson

Elissa Carmona of the Morrisania Band Project won a $20,000 grant to support Sing with SOUL, her music-wellness program for older adults.

Arts & Entertainment

Bronx singer Elissa Carmona wins $20K grant for music-wellness program

By Emily Swanson

Christ Disciples

Community Service

Photos: Christ Disciples International Ministries hosts community food distribution

By Ethan Marshall and Jewel Webber

Borough President Vanessa Gibson presented two checks to the NYPD and DSNY to fund the installation of cameras and sanitation enforcement to fight the illegal dumping that has been trashing Bronx neighborhoods and disrupting residents' quality of life.

BP Gibson announces $1.5 million to combat illegal dumping throughout the borough

By Sadie Brown

family enrichment center

Mott Haven family enrichment center wins city Emerging Nonprofit award

By Emily Swanson

orientation

BP Gibson holds orientation and swearing-in ceremony for new Bronx community board members

By Ethan Marshall

high bridge

Vacant lots near High Bridge cleaned after yearslong battle with owner

By Emily Swanson

Older Bronxites gathered Thursday at the PSS Davidson Center in Morrisania to celebrate National Senior Citizens Day, where a coalition of city agencies announced the expansion of a digital literacy program into older adult centers and affordable housing developments in the Bronx.

NYC expands digital literacy program to Bronx and Upper Manhattan on Senior Citizens Day

By Sadie Brown

Leaders of East Side House Settlement and Haven Charter High School cut the ribbon on Aug. 20, 2025.

Haven Charter High School, aimed at preparing students for health care careers, celebrates grand opening in Morris Park

By Emily Swanson

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Feb 11, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Drake Powell (4) looks to pass the ball against Indiana Pacers guard Quenton Jackson (29) and center Micah Potter (11) during the second quarter at Barclays Center.

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