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Throggs Neck
TN schoolyard gets major playground improvement
A schoolyard in Throggs Neck looks like it will receive a big makeover. Read more…
Co-op City
Elected officals celebrate veterans in Co-op City
As Veterans Day approaches, Councilman Andy King joined on Friday, November 4 with veterans, elected officials and community members at the Co-op City American Legion to celebrate United States veterans. Read more…
Pelham Gardens
Kings Harbor’s Halloween Costume Contest
Kings Harbor Multicare Center residents and staff had a scary good time participating in the center’s annual Halloween Costume Contest on Monday, October 31. Read more…
University Heights
Daffodil Bulb Planting At Devoe Park
University Heights
Daffodil Bulb Planting At Devoe Park
More than 30 people rolled up their sleeves to revitalize Devoe Park. Read more…
Grand Concourse
Home Stability Rally Held At Bronx Housing Court
With homelessness in NYC and across the state reaching unprecedented proportions, Association of Legal Aid Attorneys-UAW Local 2325 announced its endorsement of Home Stability Support at a rally held on Thursday, November 3 outside of Bronx Housing Court. Read more…
Our Lady of the Assumption School students, families and staff celebration the season of Halloween at the school’s popular Halloween Extravaganza and Parade. Read more…
A scary good time was had by all who attended University Nursing Home’s Halloween Celebration on Monday, October 31 at 2505 Grand Avenue. Read more…
The library will recieve $5.3 million in renovations from elected officials. Read more…
Throggs Neck
Free Naloxone Training on Tuesday, November 15
Senator Jeff Klein will hold a Free Naloxone Training workshop to address and take steps to remedy the recent wave of heroin overdoses in the east Bronx. Read more…
City Island
City Island Chamber Hosts Halloween Parade
The streets of City Island were filled to the brim with ghouls and ghosts at this year’s Halloween Parade. Read more…
Parkchester
Holy Family School Celebrates Halloween
Parkchester
Holy Family School Celebrates Halloween
Holy Family School students and faculty enjoyed plently of thrills and chills at their school’s annual Halloween celebration. Read more…
Doctors for a Healthier Bronx paid homage to a few exemplary community leaders at ‘My Bronx: Healthy and Green’, an awards ceremony, at Mazzei Park. Read more…
Pelham Parkway
Jacobi’s Therapy Dogs Halloween Parade
A group of four legged care providers helped lift inpatients’ spirits at this year’s Halloween Parade in Jacobi Medical Center. Read more…
City Island
NYPD range disrupts City Island Yom Kippur services
Members of a City Island congregation had an issue with noise on Yom Kippur. Read more…
Throggs Neck
Clinton dominated in the 2016 Bronx election results
Democrats dominated in mostly predictible city, state and federal races even with Trump upset. Read more…
Baychester
Barnes & Noble commits to Bronx return in 24-36 months
After Prestige Properties & Development Company and Saks Fifth Avenue confirmed that a SAKS OFF 5TH would soon replace Barnes & Noble in the Bay Plaza Shopping Center last month, Barnes & Noble recently committed to a return to the borough at another Bronx location. Read more…
Parkchester
Diaz Hosts 2nd Annual Diwali Celebration
Parkchester
Diaz Hosts 2nd Annual Diwali Celebration
Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. shone a light on several local Hindu leaders in honor of Diwali, the Festival of Lights. Read more…
Morris Park
Trick Or Treating In Morris Park
Two trick or treaters’ Election Day inspired costumes earned Morris Park residents’ vote this Halloween. Read more…
Westchester Square
Vacca, Westchester Square BID Host 3rd Annual Halloween At The Square
Westchester Square
Vacca, Westchester Square BID Host 3rd Annual Halloween At The Square
Bronxites craving a good scare visited Westchester Square for some exciting Halloween fun. Read more…
Melrose
Bronx music teacher seeks Educator Grammy Award
The P.S. 48 music educator has raised $150,000 For her South Bronx school Read more…
Wakefield
Bob’s Furniture Donates To Wakefield Group Home
Bob’s Discount Furniture donated $10,000 worth of furniture for teen mothers residing in the Leake and Watts Mother and Child Home. Read more…
Norwood
Kids With Diabetes Swap Halloween Candy For Fun Treats
Young patients dressed in costume echanged Halloween candy for some fun treats. Read more…
Soundview
James Monroe Seniors Enjoy Halloween Masquerade Party
James Monroe Senior Center residents embodied the Halloween spirit at their center’s hauntingly successful Halloween Masquerade Party. Read more…
Pelham Parkway
PPNA, AAOHA Host Community Flea Market
The Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Association and the Albanian American Open Hands Association hosted the Community Flea Market on Saturday, November 5 and Sunday, November 6 at 2141 Holland Avenue. Read more…
Bronx Times Reporter
State American Legion Commanders tour Bronx
Bronx Times Reporter
State American Legion Commanders tour Bronx
The state commander of the American Legion visited the borough on a tour of the state. Read more…
Morris Park
Remembering George Fruhman: Einstein College of Medicine legacy; decorated WWII hero
Quiet, far-away fella, these are the words that would characterize this man from a distance. However, these words are far from the real George Fruhman. Read more…
Throggs Neck
For veterans, homelessness stems from civilian transition
The Bronx is home to just under 18 percent of the 210,808 veterans that call New York City home. Read more…
University Heights
Bronx Community College Opens New Quad
University Heights
Bronx Community College Opens New Quad
In celebration of CUNY Month, Bronx Community College officially opened its newly renovated quadrangle with a prestigious ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, November 3. Read more…
Throggs Neck
Ft. Schuyler Presbyterian Church Celebrates 88th
Throggs Neck
Ft. Schuyler Presbyterian Church Celebrates 88th
To commemorate its 88th anniversary, Fort Schuyler Presbyterian Church hosted a prestigious dinner and awards ceremony on Saturday, November 5 at 2950 Dewey Avenue. Read more…
Throggs Neck
Klein Provides Health Services For Local Seniors
Senator Jeff Klein brought mobile health services and SCRIE specialists to local seniors. Read more…
Throggs Neck
Sisters, Servants of Mary Serve Luncheon
The Sisters, Servants of Mary Auxiliary hosted its annual luncheon and silent auction to benefit the sisters. Read more…
Kingsbridge Heights
Rare partnership brings Better Patient Care
Montefiore and the Hebrew Home at Riverdale have partnered together to bring better care to their patients. Read more…
Bronx Times Reporter
Bronx Veterans Parade, veterans events in the borough
The borough’s tens of thousands of veterans will be honored both on Veterans Day itself and just after. Read more…
Co-op City
Co-Op City Post commander recalls 9/11 briefing
Co-Op City American Legion Commander Adeyemi LaCrown Toba recalls a 9/11 Briefing with former United States president George W. Bush. Read more…
Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and Senator Jeff Klein contributed state funding toward improving a nearly 15-year-old Bronx high school. Read more…
Morris Park
1st Annual Diwali Motorcade Brightens Spirits
In celebration of Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, the inaugural Diwali Motorcade was held on Saturday, November 5 in Morris Park. Read more…
Throggs Neck
Throggs Neck Interclub Association Serves Dinner Dance
The Throggs Neck Interclub Association honored a few deceased members at its annual dinner dance. Read more…
University Heights
Pichardo Celebrates 2205 Davidson Ave.’s Massive Repairs
Assemblyman Victor Pichardo hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated 2205 Davidson Avenue on Tuesday, November 1. Read more…
Pelham Bay
Pelham Bay man Tasered by police dies
The police involved death of a Pelham Bay man has sent shock waves through the community. Read more…
Parkchester
4-3 cop killed in shoot out with armed perp
Many members of the community have been mourning the loss of sergeant Paul Tuozzolo.
Tuozzolo was shot after responding to a report of an armed man breaking into an apartment on Beach Avenue. Read more…
Crotona Park East
Veterans Day Parade In Crotona Park Salutes Heroes
The Bronx Veterans Parade Task Team, Inc. hosted its third annual Bronx Veterans Day Parade in honor of our nation’s brave former service members, past and present. Read more…
Co-op City
Councilman King Salutes Bronx Veterans
More than 200 veterans and their families celebrated a Veterans Day Ceremony in Co-op City on Friday, November 4. Read more…
Bronx Times Reporter
Around Town: News from your neighbors
Check out the latest announcements from Around Town. Read more…
Former service members had a ball at this year’s Bronx County American Legion Military Ball on Friday, November 4 at Villa Barone Manor. Read more…
Mott Haven
South Bronx Charter Students Discuss Playground 134
NYC Parks spoke with nearly 40 residents about the Community Parks Initiative and the potential to make Playground 134 a thriving community space. Read more…
