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Pelham Bay
Mayor de Blasio recognizes Rodman’s Neck range noise as a community concern
Mayor de Blasio has recognized gun noise at the Rodman’s Neck NYPD range as a concern. Read more…
The oppressive heat did not deter Bronxites from enjoying some summer fun at Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr.’s Bronx Summer Concert Series at Orchard Beach. Read more…
Westchester Square
FDR Drive Rocks Westchester Square
FDR Drive, one of New York’s most respected and requested party bands, gave a crowd pleasing performance at Senator Jeff Klein’s Summertime Symphonies Concert. Read more…
Morris Heights Health Center had a lot to celebrate recently. Read more…
Melrose
SAB1 ranks fifth in math statewide
Success Academy Bronx 1’s recent math test results have led to the school being ranked as the number five school in math statewide. Read more…
Pelham Parkway
Jacobi Hosts Harvest Homes Farmers Market
Health conscious Bronxites visited Jacobi Medical Center’s Harvest Home Farmers Market for naturally grown fruits and vegetables. Read more…
Mott Haven
Gillibrand & Diaz Host Opioid Roundtable
As opioid and herion related deaths in New York continue to climb, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. hosted a roundtable discussion to discuss efforts being made to combat the epidemic. Read more…
West Farms
Senior housing development to replace old church
An upcoming residential development intended for seniors will soon be constructed at 1017 Home Street, the former site of the Home Street Presbyterian Church. Read more…
The Grand Slam Little League took home the gold in a thrilling game at Yankee Stadium! Read more…
Fordham
CHAM Kids Visit The Bronx Zoo
Children’s Hospital at Montefiore pediatric patients receiving care for diabetes management spent an activity-packed day at the Bronx Zoo. Read more…
Throggs Neck
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Bronx Breakfast
The American Cancer Society hosted a ‘Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of the Bronx’ kickoff breakfast at Villa Barone Manor. Read more…
Pelham Bay
East Tremont Avenue ‘road diet’ to be implemented
It looks like a proposed roadway project that has stirred up a community is a ‘fait accompli.’ Read more…
Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. and StudentsFirstNY hosted a community conversation on building better schools. Read more…
Local business professionals celebrated summer with the Bronx Chamber of Commerce. Read more…
Soundview
Klein Funds Afro Latin Jazz Alliance
Soundview
Klein Funds Afro Latin Jazz Alliance
A generous check from Senator Jeff Klein was music to one local musical organization’s ears. Read more…
A devastating blaze in Wakefield left eight families displaced and injured a few firefighters on Tuesday, August 9. Read more…
City and borough officials broke ground on Tuesday, August 16 on new upgrades to Pelham Bay Park, including new fitness equipment and a nature walk. Read more…
Bronx Times Reporter
Advocate Community Providers Hosts Health Fair
Bronx Times Reporter
Advocate Community Providers Hosts Health Fair
Senator Gustavo Rivera, council members Vanessa Gibson and Ritchie Torres and Advocate Community Providers held a community health fair on Saturday, August 6. Read more…
Edgewater Park
Bronx Wanderers Perform Last Bronx Show
The Bronx Wanderers performed their last Bronx show at Veterans Memorial Park. Read more…
The Girl Scouts of Greater New York’s new Urban Day Camp, launched in Soundview earlier this summer, hosted a clean-up day at Soundview Park on Friday, August 12. Read more…
Throggs Neck
Fort Schuyler House Resident Turns 100
Throggs Neck
Fort Schuyler House Resident Turns 100
Fort Schuyler House resident Antonette Marcangelo celebrated 100 wonderful years with her family and friends on Tuesday, August 9. Read more…
Wakefield
Planned homeless HIV facility nixed after public outcry
Plans to create a shelter for homeless New Yorkers with HIV were abandoned earlier this week after vocal opposition from neighbors and elected officials. Read more…
Concourse
Baseball Legends Honored With Murals
Concourse
Baseball Legends Honored With Murals
Two baseball legends were recently honored with some impressive murals. Read more…
Montefiore’s Comprehensive Family Care Center was honored by Borough President Ruben Diaz’s office in recognition of World Breastfeeding Month. Read more…
Fordham Road families and children got ‘animated’ watching the comedy classic, ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit?’ at the Fordham Road Film Festival. Read more…
Throggs Neck
Street co-naming for iconic Throggs Neck historian
A Throggs Neck street was co-named for a community historian. Read more…
Throggs Neck
De Blasio holds Town Hall meeting
Bronx community leaders and residents got a chance to speak to Mayor Bill de Blasio as he held on Wednesday, August 10 a town hall at Villa Barone Manor. Read more…
Westchester Square
Murals Brighten Up Glebe Avenue
Westchester Square
Murals Brighten Up Glebe Avenue
A block party in Zerega featured some impressive public artwork and fun for the whole community. Read more…
Williamsbridge
District Attorney Clark Announces Bronx Gun Buyback Results
The results are in for the Bronx Gun Buyback! Read more…
Bronx Times Reporter
Around Town: News from your neighbors
Check out the latest announcements from Around Town. Read more…
Throggs Neck
Mayor de Blasio Hosts Town Hall Meeting
Throggs Neck
Mayor de Blasio Hosts Town Hall Meeting
Hundreds of Bronxites attended a town hall meeting hosted by Mayor Bill de Blasio in Throggs Neck. Read more…
A press conference discussing Rent Freeze Programs was held on Wednesday, August 10 at the Bronx Library Center. Read more…
