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During the Blessing Of The Animals 2023 event, Bronx pet owners gathered together to have their furry friends prayed for in Van Cortlandt Park. “The idea of today is to give a blessing to the animals and to get the community together,” said ordained minister Danny Rokit. “It's always baptizing or blessings for families, marriages and things like that, but we forget about our furry critters a lot.”

Pets get blessed in Van Cortlandt Park

By Pamela Rozon Conversation…

On Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, seniors at Atria Senior Living celebrated the "Festival of Lights" with song, prayer and traditional foods.

Riverdale seniors celebrate the ‘Festival of Lights’ with food and song

By Gabriel Rodriguez-Tossas Conversation…

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A new photo exhibit, ‘Made in The Bronx,’ shows you can be ‘beautiful at any age.’

By ET Rodriguez Conversation…

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Courts

Family of city DOT commish sues Fieldston school over claims of repeated ‘racist incidents’

By Steven Goodstein Conversation…

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Cricket stadium opponents relieved with ICC’s decision to nix Van Cortlandt Park proposal, opt for Long Island site

By Camille Botello Conversation…

From left to right, City Councilmember Eric Dinowitz, Rep. Ritchie Torres and State Assemblymember Jeffrey Dinowitz hold a press conference to oppose the city's proposal to allow the International Cricket Council to build a 34,000-seat stadium in Van Cortlandt Park for the T20 World Cup.

Bronx pols, locals mount growing opposition to cricket stadium in Van Cortlandt Park

By Camille Botello Conversation…

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Business

The Bronx is the only borough without a Trader Joe’s, even after years of residents’ efforts

By Aliya Schneider Conversation…

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

Wave Hill center in Riverdale appoints new president, executive director

By Emily Forgash Conversation…

Manhattan College is seen in Riverdale on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023.

Health

Manhattan College, VA medical center to offer free veteran wellness workshops Friday

By Camille Botello Conversation…

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Wave Hill entrance renovation wins architectural design award

By Bronx Times Conversation…

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PHOTOS | Riverdale charter school hosts ‘Afro-Caribbean Diaspora Celebration’

By Paige Perez Conversation…

A group of students sign their names onto a banner with the writing “SGS Strong” painted in red during a rally at St. Gabriel’s School in Riverdale on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023.

PHOTOS | Parents, community rally to save St. Gabriel School from closure

By Paige Perez Conversation…

Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson speaks to Manhattan College athletes during a celebration for National Girls & Women in Sports Day and 50th anniversary of Title IX celebration on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023.

Manhattan College celebrates women in sports on anniversary of Title IX

By Camille Botello Conversation…

CB 8 Parks Committee passes resolution calling for additional law enforcement in Van Cortlandt Park

By Camille Botello Conversation…

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Santa Claus is coming to town — and he’s thirsty

By ET Rodriguez Conversation…

Locked out and neglected, Bronx and Brooklyn tenants sound off on Chestnut Holdings management

By Robbie Sequeira Conversation…

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