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.

NY Lottery: Winning Ticket Sold in Jerome Park

By SÍLE MOLONEY

It was a lucky weekend for one Jerome Park resident. The New York Lottery announced that one top-prize winning ticket was sold in the neighborhood for the Jan. 13 midday drawing. Lottery officials said the ticket was sold at JB Gas & Food, located at 2947 Jerome Avenue, and was worth $19,795.50.

UPDATE Carpenters & Contractors Union Spread Holiday Cheer Toy Drives Across The Bronx

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City & Vicinity District Council of Carpenters delivered over 2,000 toys to children throughout the Bronx and New York City this holiday season. They partnered with local elected officials and community organizations for 14 events throughout New York City, include 4 in the Bronx. The holiday season is joyful but can be difficult for so many New Yorkers, and union carpenters and contractors wanted to do their part to give back to those in need.

Allerton: One Hundred Special Ed. Students Host Holiday Concert at NYISE

By DAVID GREENE

More than 100 students from the New York Institute for Special Education (NYISE) participated in a holiday concert for a near-capacity crowd filled with staff and family members on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023.

Holiday Tree-Lighting Lights up Happy Faces

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES & SÍLE MOLONEY

Around 100 people gathered on Mosholu Parkway and Bainbridge Avenue on the border of Norwood and Bedford Park on Thursday, Dec. 7 for an annual, beloved tradition as Bronx Community Board 7 (CB7), in conjunction with Future of Mosholu Parkland (FOMP), held their year-end, festive, tree-lighting event.

Op-Ed: Armory Plan Must Adhere to Community’s Vision

By THORNE NUGENT

Four generations of my family were born in The Bronx. The Kingsbridge Armory on Kingsbridge Road by Jerome Avenue has been a vacant space for all of my existence and now I’m working alongside many others to change that, to make that 500,000-square-foot landmark serve the community and the entire Bronx.