The Bronx Academy of Arts & Dance (BAAD!) Marks 25th Year with “Get Tough, Get BAAD!” Series of Events

By SÍLE MOLONEY

BAAD! [Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance] celebrates its 25th anniversary this year and is marking its birthday by presenting “Get Tough, Get BAAD!” an annual series of films and events celebrating queer power, diversity, defiance, strength, and visibility.

UPDATE Eight Bronx Building Owners Fined for Non-Compliance with Lead Paint Regulations

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Eight Bronx building owners, including two in Norwood, one in Bedford Park, one in Kingsbridge, and one in Fordham Manor, are among ten owners who were collectively fined over $150,000 by NYC Department of Housing, Preservation & Development (HPD) for failing to comply with lead-based paint regulations, HPD officials said on Jan. 16.

UPDATE Neighborhood Notes: Bronx Parks Speak Up, Free Tax Prep, Job Fairs, Summer Internships & More!

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Neighborhood Notes: Bronx Parks Speak Up, Free Tax Prep, Job Fairs, Summer Internships & More!

UPDATE Primaries 2024: Unity Democratic Club Announces Endorsements & Votes on Healthcare Resolution

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The Unity Democratic Club, which serves members of the Democratic Party throughout the northwest Bronx, announced on Friday, Jan. 26, its official endorsements for the upcoming 2024 elections. It also voted on a specific healthcare related resolution in support of the NYC Organization of Public Service Retirees.

UPDATE Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on the Possibility of a Second Trump Presidency

By DAVID GREENE

With the recent win by former U.S. President Donald Trump in the Iowa Republican presidential caucuses, and his projected win in the New Hampshire Republican Primary, this week we asked readers their thoughts on the possibility of a second Trump presidency.

UPDATE Angellyh Yambo Foundation Hosts First Youth Gun Violence Prevention Summit

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Coinciding loosely with Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 15 and the late Angellyh Yambo’s birthday, which falls on Jan. 24, the Angellyh Yambo Foundation (AYF), which launched on the first anniversary of the teen’s death, held its 1st Youth Gun Violence Prevention Summit on Friday, Jan. 19, in the South Bronx.

Neighborhood Notes: Snow Alert, Alternate Side Parking Suspension Extended & More!

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Neighborhood Notes: Snow Alert, Alternate Side Parking Suspension Extended & More!

NY Lottery: Third-Prize-Winning Powerball Ticket Sold in Pelham Gardens

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York Lottery announced on Jan. 14 that a third-prize-winning ticket was sold in the Pelham Gardens section of The Bronx for the Jan. 13 Powerball drawing. They said the ticket was sold at Surin Discount Liquors, located a 2444 Eastchester Road, and was worth $50,000.

DSNY Issues Snow Alert for Monday, January 15, 2024 from 6 p.m.

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has issued a “snow alert” for Monday, Jan. 15, beginning at 6 p.m. and remains in effect through 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16.

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The Bronx Academy of Arts & Dance (BAAD!) Marks 25th Year with “Get Tough, Get BAAD!” Series of Events

UPDATE Eight Bronx Building Owners Fined for Non-Compliance with Lead Paint Regulations

UPDATE Neighborhood Notes: Bronx Parks Speak Up, Free Tax Prep, Job Fairs, Summer Internships & More!

UPDATE Primaries 2024: Unity Democratic Club Announces Endorsements & Votes on Healthcare Resolution

UPDATE Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on the Possibility of a Second Trump Presidency

UPDATE Angellyh Yambo Foundation Hosts First Youth Gun Violence Prevention Summit

Neighborhood Notes: Snow Alert, Alternate Side Parking Suspension Extended & More!

NY Lottery: Third-Prize-Winning Powerball Ticket Sold in Pelham Gardens

DSNY Issues Snow Alert for Monday, January 15, 2024 from 6 p.m.