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Fordham
Home Gardening Programs At NYBG
New York Botanical Garden commemorated its 125th year with a fresh batch of home gardening programs. Read more…
Concourse
Universal Literacy’s Bronx Expansion
This school year, the initiative is being piloted in all elementary schools in Districts 9 and 10 in the Bronx as well as Districts 17 and 32 in Brooklyn. Read more…
Kingsbridge Heights
Diaz Celebrates Women’s History Month
Kingsbridge Heights
Diaz Celebrates Women’s History Month
Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. formally recognized a few exemplary female leaders at a prestigious ceremony. Read more…
Wakefield
Bronx Catholic School’s Science Fair
Students representing 37 Bronx Catholic Schools competed in this year’s borough-wide science fair. Read more…
Westchester Square
Bronx still last in health rankings for 8th year
For the eighth year in a row, the Bronx is once again the least healthiest county in the state according to the 2017 County Health Rankings by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin. Read more…
Country Club
SECA, CCCA look to calm 2 intersections
Two civic groups are coming together to work on a pair problematic intersections. Read more…
Bedford Park
Diaz, Adams Host Gifted & Talented Hearing
Two borough presidents co-hosted an informative hearing discussing issues plaguing gifted and talented education in NYC public schools. Read more…
Throggs Neck
Preston Hosts Mock Trial Workshop
Preston High School held its inaugural Mock Trial Workshop for seventh grade girls. Read more…
Tremont
Amida Care Hosts Dance Movement
An energetic event had Bronxites dancing to the beat of better health. Read more…
Throggs Neck
Scanlan Hosts Theatre Fundraiser
Throggs Neck
Scanlan Hosts Theatre Fundraiser
A Shaekspearean classic with a contemporary twist was performed for everyone’s enjoyment at Monsignor Scanlan High School. Read more…
Throggs Neck
PO Haste resigns before Graham shooting decision
NYPD officer and Throggs Neck native Richard Haste resigned from the force on Friday, March 24 following a department decision in his fatal shooting of Ramarley Graham. Read more…
Westchester Square
‘The Bronx Now’ spotlights Bronx businesses
BronxNet is debuting a new show called ‘The Bronx Now’ on Monday, April 3 which will bring Bronx businesses into the spotlight. Read more…
Morris Park
Electeds Celebrate Abrazo Garifuna In NY
Morris Park
Electeds Celebrate Abrazo Garifuna In NY
Local elected officials commemorated Garifuna Heritage Month with a time honored tradition. Read more…
Mott Haven
Hetrick-Martin Hosts LGBTQ Youth Summit
Mott Haven
Hetrick-Martin Hosts LGBTQ Youth Summit
The borough’s LGBTQ youth had fun learning at a recent summit. Read more…
Woodlawn
Engel, Dolan March In Yonkers St. Pat’s Parade
Congressman Eliot Engel and Timothy Cardinal Dolan marched in this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Yonkers. Read more…
University Heights
National Council Of Negro Women Honorees
The National Council of Negro Women North Bronx Section paid homage to the borough’s extraordinary women making a difference in their communities. Read more…
Baychester
CB 12 approves Baychester Square retail project
Members of Community Board 12 took a big step forward in throwing their support behind a major retail center in planned for a vacant lot on East Gun Hill Road, just off Interstate 95. Read more…
Westchester Square
Huntington Library Hosts DAR Meeting
A meeting of historic proportions was held at the Huntington Free Library! Read more…
Parkchester
St. Helena Parish’s Flea Market
Parkchester
St. Helena Parish’s Flea Market
There was a great deal of fun and savings to be had at St. Helena Church’s Parish Flea Market. Read more…
Pelham Parkway
Temple Hatikva Celebrates Purim
Temple Hatikva’s faithful celebrated pre-Purim Shabbat service with costumes and food donations. Read more…
Tremont
Mural Arts Project Reviews C.S. 211 Mural
The public got a sneak peek at a draft design for a mental health mural coming to C.S. 211. Read more…
Parkchester
High Speed Pursuit In Parkchester
Parkchester
High Speed Pursuit In Parkchester
A repeat offender led police on a dangerous high speed pursuit in Parkchester last week. Read more…
Bronx Times Reporter
45th Precinct gets timely replacement
There is a new commanding officer ‘on the job’ at the 45th Precinct. Read more…
Last week, One World Middle School started a ‘Pledge For Peace’ campaign to raise awareness about gun violence. Read more…
Norwood
Broadway Stars Perform At CHAM
Young patients were dazzled by the stars of Broadway. Read more…
Kingsbridge Heights
Klein, Cohen Fund RKA Renovation
Senator Jeff Klein and Councilman Andrew Cohen made a generous investment for Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy’s future. Read more…
Belmont
Torres, McCray Tour Marsha’s House
Elected officials embarked on a tour of a brand new LGBTQ shelter here in our borough! Read more…
Longwood
FDNY Battle E. 156th Street Fire
Longwood
FDNY Battle E. 156th Street Fire
Firefighters made quick work extinguishing a fire inside a 5-story apartment building last week in Longwood. Read more…
Bronx Times Reporter
Jacobi, CB 10 hosts ‘Stop the Bleed’ training
Bronx Times Reporter
Jacobi, CB 10 hosts ‘Stop the Bleed’ training
Local doctors are teaming up with community to bring a program to the people that trains civilians in the wound care basics. Read more…
Kingsbridge Heights
Trump Links, Marano get golf carts for VA
Kingsbridge Heights
Trump Links, Marano get golf carts for VA
Veterans with mobility issues who visit Kingsbridge’s VA hospital may soon find it easier to make their way around. Read more…
Allerton
Allerton Merchants’ St Pat’s Paint Party
Allerton International Merchants Association painted the town green for St. Paddy’s Day! Read more…
Bronx Times Reporter
Klein Tours Rikers Island, Jail Facility
Bronx Times Reporter
Klein Tours Rikers Island, Jail Facility
Senator Jeff Klein made a special announcement at Rikers Island. Read more…
A local hospital recently received a prestigious honor. Read more…
Concourse Village
Gibson’s Women HerStory Month Celebration
Concourse Village
Gibson’s Women HerStory Month Celebration
A local elected official commemorated four extraordinary Bronx women for their commitment to our borough’s success. Read more…
A fast thinking truck driver’s actions prevented an accident from becoming much worst last week in Wakefield. Read more…
Baychester
Pack 162 Hosts Blue & Gold Banquet
Baychester
Pack 162 Hosts Blue & Gold Banquet
Victory was a sweet treat for the Carol Ann Behrendt Red Hawks Cub Scouts Pack 162. Read more…
West Farms
Bronxites remember devastating Happy Land tragedy
Saturday, March 25 marked the 27th anniversary of the devastating Happy Land Social Club fire. Read more…
Bronx Times Reporter
Graphic LP artist showcases album jackets
Bronx Times Reporter
Graphic LP artist showcases album jackets
A graphic designer who had a long career designing LP album art is being showcased at a senior center exhibition. Read more…
Castle Hill
FDNY find marijuana ‘Grow House’ responding to fire
Members of the FDNY discovered a ‘grow farm’ at 2131 Chatterton Avenue on Saturday, March 25 at 11:30 p.m. Read more…
Parkchester
St. Raymond Parish Art Show A Visual Feast
Parkchester
St. Raymond Parish Art Show A Visual Feast
St. Raymond students’ artistic side was on full display at their parish’s annual art show. Read more…
Castle Hill
Lotus Flame Hosts Phagwah Holi Mela
Castle Hill
Lotus Flame Hosts Phagwah Holi Mela
Hindus and Bronxites let their colors shine bright in a vibrant springtime celebration. Read more…
Westchester Square
Jazz Night At The Huntington Library
Westchester Square
Jazz Night At The Huntington Library
The spirit of the Jazz Age was alive and well for ‘Jazz Night at the Huntington’! Read more…
Morris Park
St. Francis Xavier School’s PJ Party
St. Francis Xavier School enjoyed a fun-filled evening at their school. Read more…
Morrisania
FDNY, EMTs Honor Yadira Arroyo
Morrisania
FDNY, EMTs Honor Yadira Arroyo
Emergency service members and residents expressed their solidarity to the family, friends and FDNY family of a brave EMT killed in the line of duty. Read more…
Kingsbridge Heights
Kingsbridge Rd. Gets New Receptacles
Kingsbridge Road received an upgrade to ensure a cleaner tomorrow. Read more…
Bronx Times Reporter
Around Town: News from your neighbors
Check out the latest announcements from Around Town. Read more…
Throggs Neck
Hit-and-run arrest made/Mayflower Ave. man charged in Gio Nin’s death
Last week, 44-year old Victor Pelaez was arrested in connected to last year’s hit-and-run on East Tremont Avenue which resulted in the death of 26-year old Giovanni Nin. Read more…
City Island
Seafood City makes changes after infamous brawl
The owners of a popular City Island seafood restaurant are working with local leaders to make the establishment safer following a huge brawl caught on video in February. Read more…
Bedford Park
Lehman College Exhibits ‘Alien Nations’
Lehman College Art Gallery is now home to a unique, thought-provoking exhibit. Read more…
