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Rumors of P.S. 72 closing are false
The rumors of P.S. 72 are not true, said Community Education Council 8 president Bob Franklin. Read more…
Several members of the Bronx Polar Bears club went overseas to Latvia to compete in the World Winter Swimming Championships 2012, and made the borough proud. Read more…
Borough-wide
Diaz gives third State of Borough speech
Borough-wide
Diaz gives third State of Borough speech
Borough President Diaz gave his third State of the Borough address to a packed auditorium at Truman High School, highlighting a “master plan” that takes into account the needs of individual communities in ongoing redevelopment and job creation plans. Read more…
Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University announced the creation of the OB/GYN Clinical and Translational Research Institution in a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 23. Read more…
Borough-wide
Cardinal Dolan dedicates model health center for seniors
New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan made his first appearance since his return from the Vatican in Rome on Saturday, February 18, at a commemorative Mass and dedication ceremony held at St. Vincente de Paul to celebrate a major expansion of its health care ministry by the Archdiocese of New York. Read more…
Borough-wide
Belden Point pocket park project moves ahead
Borough-wide
Belden Point pocket park project moves ahead
A long-stalled project that would create a pocket park at Belden Point, at the very end of City Island Avenue, is finally moving forward. Read more…
Borough-wide
Bronx resident living Italian dream
Borough-wide
Bronx resident living Italian dream
Paul Costa is living an Italian Dream. Read more…
Borough-wide
Two Bronx churches merge
Reverend Thomas Fenlon said the closing of his church, St. Augustine, located in Morrisania, was like going to the wake of a loved one. Read more…
For members at the East Concourse BronxWorks Senior Center on East Tremont Avenue and members of the surrounding community, Mae Moton is a priceless asset in their lives. Read more…
The Hunt’s Point community has stepped up its efforts to protect its image, and they have won. Read more…
Borough-wide
Throgs Neck Little League seeks alumni for 60th Anniversary Dinner Dance
The Throgs Neck Little League is seeking alumni who may have moved out of the community to come back and attend its 60th Anniversary Dinner Dance. Read more…
When the 2012 Bronx St. Patrick’s Day Parade steps off on E. Tremont and Lafayette avenues, 14 community members will be posthumously honored. Read more…
Borough-wide
Public hearing scheduled to discuss co-location at J.H.S 144
Junior High School 144, located at 2345 Gunther Avenue, in the Bronx could be scheduled for some changes. Read more…
The Morris Park Community Association held a town hall meeting at P.S. 83 with local leaders and residents expressing displeasure over proposed State Assembly District lines that slice Morris Park in two. Read more…
Borough-wide
Congressman Crowley and Councilman Vacca hold Town hall meeting to address air traffic concerns with Country Club residents
Country Club’s concerns about noise from neighboring airports prompted a town hall meeting with Congressman Joe Crowley and Councilman Jimmy Vacca. Read more…
Borough-wide
43rd, 45th joint council meeting
For the first time ever, the 45th Precinct Community Council and the 43rd Precinct Community Council will hold a joint meeting to discuss how best to fight crime. Read more…
