Former New York Knicks player John Wallace and former NBA player Felipe Lopez recently held a basketball clinic for local youth at St. Mary’s Recreation Center. Read more…

Senator Ruben Diaz, Sr., NYS Republican County chairman Ed Cox and Rafael Salamanca hosted ‘Santa is Coming to the Bronx’ at I.S. 216. Read more…

The children of Bronx House, in collaboration with the Riverdale Children’s Theatre, recently held rehearsals for the upcoming production ‘Beauty & the Beast, Jr.’, which will include a cast of over 30 children. Read more…

The wives and girlfriends of New York Islanders and New York Rangers visited a New York City Food Bank facility in Hunts Point on Monday, January 11. Read more…

The Forum for Italian American Educators recently announced this year’s honorees who have contributed to the advancement of Italian American education. Read more…

Maria del Carmen Arroyo, who served as councilwoman for District 17 up until last month is boosting her former city salary by $100,000. Read more…

The Retirees of Dreiser Loop held a holiday party at Marina del Ray. Read more…

The Red Hat Roses, a group in the Pelham Bay area, gave generously to the FDNY. Read more…

Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., along with Senator Ruben Diaz, Assemblyman Marcos Crespo, Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda and Community Board 2 chairman Rafael Salamanca hosted a Three Kings Party and Toy Giveaway at P.S. 5. Read more…

Senator Jeff Klein and Assemblyman Luis Sepúlveda hosted their third annual Three Kings Day celebration at Holy Family Church on Saturday, January 9. Guests enjoyed lunch, a magic show, holiday music, and a nativity performance. Each child received a toy. Read more…

Sponsored by Stand Up to Violence, a Tuesday, December 22 holiday toy drive was held at Stratford House for children and their families. Read more…

The Pantiga Real Estate Group has opened a location in Morris Park. Read more…

Scholars from P&J Beacon’s Buddies Program, a collaboration project between Community Board 10, Fort Schuyler House and Phipps After-School Program celebrated the Christmas holiday season. Read more…

While present at the Throggs Neck Christmas Tree Lighting and Toy Giveaway, Made In Puerto Rico offered free food samples from their restaurant, which included calamari and chicken. Read more…

PS Recycle It, an organization aimed at sustaining the environment hosted a recycling day with councilman Cabrera on January 9. Bronxites were asked to recycle their holiday wrappings instead of throwing them away. Read more…

Paint Nite is coming to an east Bronx school as a fundraiser. Read more…

39-year-old Anndrea Caruth was found dead in the basement of her family home on Wednesday, January 6 Read more…

On Friday, December 4, Congressman Joseph Crowley met with several Holocaust survivors from the Self Help’s Holocaust Survivor Program at Bronx House on to formally recognize their courage and extraordinary personal experiences during one of history’s darkest chapters. Read more…

Last month, BronxWorks hosted a Giving Tuesday event at Pio Pio Restaurant to recognize the global day of giving. Read more…

Latinos NYC hosted its 3 Kings Toy Distribution on Friday, January 8. Read more…

Jacobi Medical Center and North Central Bronx held events for Worlds AIDS Day. Read more…

Assemblyman Michael Benedetto hosts the MetroCard Van in front of his Throggs Neck office at 3602 E. Tremont Avenue so residents can add funds to existing cards or sign up for discounted MetroCards. Read more…

The suspect of the stabbing in the parking lot of the 5765 Broadway McDonald’s surrendered. Read more…

Sherwayne Mahoney has always dreamed of being an entrepreneur. Read more…

NYC Health & Hospitals welcomes the first babies born in the New Year Read more…

Councilman Andy King and his office recently hosted a Kwanzaa Celebration at the Bartow Mall Shopping Center, which was sponsored by the Coalition of African American Churches and Community Organizations of Co-op City and was attended by hundreds of Co-op City and 12th District residents. Read more…

Embodying the holiday spirit, local residents, Millie and Albert Stone decorated their 462 Swinton Avenue home with fa estive outdoor display of Christmas lights. Read more…

Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. recently held a rally against gun violence at 137th Street and Lincoln Avenue in response to the shooting of 25-year old NYPD officer Sherrod Stuart. Read more…

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie articulated an ambitious agenda for the upcoming legislative session in Albany. Read more…

The Throggs Neck Merchants Association is looking to add a little spice and flavor – and more customers – to local restaurants with a special upcoming event. Read more…

On Thursday, January 7, BJ’s Wholesale Club opened its second location in the Bronx, 184 West 237th Street, when it hosted a private community celebration. Read more…

Fordham saw a 15-point lead and a 10-game home winning streak disappear at the hands of Richmond. Read more…

Temple Hativka’s Hanukkah services concluded on Monday, December 11 with a holiday sing-along and a festive Kiddush featuring traditional holiday decorations, potato latkes, applesauce and sufganiyot, spinning dreidels and chocolate Hanukkah gelt. Read more…

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In partnership with Sack Wern Houses Resident Association and Clason Point Gardens Tenant Association, Senator Jeff Klein hosted a 3 Kings Day celebration at Sack Wern Houses last Saturday, January 9. Read more…

The recent wave of disorder at the Lehman Educational Campus appears to be getting under control. Read more…

According to Monadnock Development, Mott Haven will become home to a three-building complex consisting of two affordable rental buildings located at 530 Exterior Street and 491 Gerard Avenue and a Hampton Inn at 110 E. 149th Street. Read more…

Cardinal Hayes picked up its biggest win of the season because of Clive Allen, but he wasn’t around to see its completion. Read more…

BronxNet held its holiday party on Friday, December 18 for content producers, staff and friends. Read more…

In recognition of the Feast of the Epiphany, the Owen Dolen Recreational Center presented a 3 Kings Day celebration on Friday, January 8. Read more…

Check out the latest announcements from Around Town. Read more…

Tenants in an Allerton building are breathing a sigh of relief after repairs were made to the elevator in their building. Read more…

The third annual Bronx Gentrification Conference took place on Sunday, January 10 at the New Settlement Community Center in Mount Eden. Read more…