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Triangle Equities, along with elected officials, business partners and local merchants, recently gathered for the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Triangle Plaza Hub, a $35 million development. Read more…
Woodstock
Catholic Charities opens new food hub to distribute food to Bronx soup kitchens
Catholic Charities opened a new food hub to distribute food to Bronx soup kitchens and a new Client Choice food pantry. Read more…
Westchester Square
East Bronx History Forum Receives $2,000 Grant
Congratulations are in order for the East Bronx History Forum which received a 2016 Citizens Committee for NYC Neighborhood Grant in the amount of $2,000. Read more…
Pelham Parkway
NYISE Students Meet ‘Daredevil’ Actor
New York Institute for Special Education students got a surprise visit from Marvel Comics superhero, Daredevil. Read more…
Mott Haven
Salamanca obtains $2 million in funds from Viverito for new East 132 Pier Park
Councilman Rafael Salamanca obtained $2 million in funds from Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito for a new East 132 Pier Park Read more…
Throggs Neck
Community Board 10 Graff Avenue group home advisory opinion to be appealed to OPWDD
A service provider will appeal a CB 10 group home vote. Read more…
Wakefield
Bronx brothers perform in Runaways at New York City Center
Wakefield residents Max and Kenny Cabral are looking to create change through dancing, acting and singing Read more…
Co-op City
Co-op City Displays Its Patriotic Pride
Co-op City’s patriotism was on full display at its time honored fireworks show. Read more…
Throggs Neck
Vacca Visits Northeast Bronx Senior Center
Throggs Neck
Vacca Visits Northeast Bronx Senior Center
Councilman James Vacca hosted a fun-filled exercise program for Northeast Bronx Senior Center residents. Read more…
University Heights
Councilmember Fernando Cabrera finances $2.6 million renovation to Grand Playground
University Heights
Councilmember Fernando Cabrera finances $2.6 million renovation to Grand Playground
Councilman Fernando Cabrera contributed $2.6 million to renovate the Grand Playground on the corner of Grand Ave and W 181st street. Read more…
Pelham Bay
Vacca Honor Middletown Plaza Staff
Pelham Bay
Vacca Honor Middletown Plaza Staff
Councilman James Vacca recognized three remarkable members of Middletown Plaza’s staff. Read more…
City Island
City Island business and residential communities, NYPD discuss ‘paid detail’ of officers for City Island restaurants
An idea being discussed may make City Island more policed. Read more…
Bronx Times Reporter
45th Precinct commanding officer promoted to deputy inspector
The commanding officer of the 45th Precinct recently was promoted. Read more…
University Heights
R.A.I.N. Seniors Celebrate Bollywood
University Heights
R.A.I.N. Seniors Celebrate Bollywood
Regional Aid for Interim Needs, Inc. at the Tolentine Center and Bharati Dance Academy united for the Inaugural Bollywood Celebration. Read more…
Harlem RBI and StarKist joined forces with Feed the Children to provide food and essentials to 800 south Bronx families. Read more…
Tremont
CB 6 district manager Ivine Galarza retires
Community Board 6 district manager Ivine Galarza is set to retire from the board after nearly 21 years of service. Read more…
Pelham Parkway
Community Board 11 objects to roadway removal during Pelham Parkway Phase 2 reconstruction
Two issues have caused a sag in community support Pelham Parkway’s reconstruction. Read more…
Morris Park
49th Precinct hosts BMX Tournament
Morris Park
49th Precinct hosts BMX Tournament
The 49th Precinct hosted its first-ever BMX Tournament for the local community at Loreto Park. Read more…
Crotona Park East
George Lamond Performs At Crotona Park
City Parks Foundation’s SummerStage 2016 got the summertime festivities started with a crowd-pleasing concert performance by famous freestyle music and Salsa singer, George Lamond. Read more…
Morris Park
49th Precinct keeps close ties with community
Amidst the current civil unrest between civilians and police officers, the 49th Precinct recent held a bike tournament to further extend their close community ties. Read more…
Rev. Antonio Hendrickson is holding a basketball tournament to remember mother of three Jessica White who was lost to gang violence. Read more…
Manuel Diana, a professional dancer and choreographer from Puerto Rico, was honored for sharing his time and talent with our borough in a farewell celebration. Read more…
Crotona Park East
Fat Joe Rocks Crotona Park
The Bronx’s own Fat Joe made the Boogie Down live up to its namesake when he performed before thousands of excited SummerStage 2016 concert goers. Read more…
Bronx Times Reporter
Police Blotter
Tuesday, July 5, 10:00 p.m. -- Cops received a report of a forcible touching incident at Elton Avenue and East 156th Street. Read more…
Bronx Times Reporter
Students Study Ancient Construction At The MET
Fifty Bronx students studied ancient construction during their visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Read more…
Bronx Times Reporter
Third ‘Cease and Desist Zone’ hearing set for July 28
On Thursday, July 28 at 7:30 p.m., Senator Jeff Klein will hold a follow up ‘Cease and Desist Zone’ public hearing at Villa Barone Manor, 737 Throggs Neck Expressway, in order to determine the proximity of the zone where real estate solicitation will be prohibited. Read more…
Morris Park
Three heroin overdoses in two weeks in MP
Morris Park
Three heroin overdoses in two weeks in MP
Heroin overdoses have been a recurring three for the last couple of weeks in Morris Park, after there were three reported incidents of overdoses in Loreto Park. Read more…
Waterbury-LaSalle resident and longtime Bronx Times Reporter photographer, Walter Pofeldt debuted a selection of 20 prints from his 12-day trip to Cuba in an exhibit at Poe Park. Read more…
Allerton
Allerton Welcomes Summer With Block Party
The Allerton community enjoyed some fun in the sun during the third annual Hello Summer Block Party! Read more…
Bronx Times Reporter
Around Town: News from your neighbors
Bronx Times Reporter
Around Town: News from your neighbors
Check out the latest announcements from Around Town. Read more…
Morris Park
NYC First Lady McCray Tours Monte Wellness Center
NYC First Lady Chirlane McCray joined city officials and recovering patients for a tour of Montefiore’s Wellness Center located at 1510 Waters Place. Read more…
Van Nest
NYC Council Visits Wings Academy
Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras-Copeland met with Wings Academy students to discuss potential summer employment opportunities. Read more…
