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Santa Gets a Ride on the 52nd Precinct Holiday Float Around the Local Neighborhood

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES
As is customary each year during the festive season, members of the 52nd Precinct joined Santa Claus as they traveled aboard their usual Holiday Float through some of the neighborhoods that fall within the boundaries of the precinct i.e. Bedford Park, Fordham, Kingsbridge, Norwood, Bronx Park, and University Heights on Wednesday, Dec. 6.

2024 Open Streets and Public Space Programming Application Period Now Open

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The application period for 2024 Open Streets and Public Space Programming is now open. NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) officials say its New York City’s Open Streets program transforms streets into public space open to all and are now soliciting submissions from New Yorkers for 2024.

Puerto Rican Heritage Month Celebrated at Monroe College

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson joined Ponce Bank to host her Annual Puerto Rican Heritage Month Celebration at Monroe on Tuesday, Nov. 14. Held inside the college’s Mintz Auditorium, located at 2501 Jerome Avenue, Bronx, the event honored individuals who have contributed to the growth and promotion of their community and culture.

NY Lottery: TAKE 5 Top-Prize Ticket Sold in The Bronx

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York Lottery announced that one top-prize winning ticket was sold in The Bronx for the Nov. 21 TAKE 5 midday drawing. Lottery officials said the ticket was sold at MD 1511 Meat & Produce Corp, located at 1511 Metropolitan Avenue in Parkchester, and was worth $18,800.50.

NY Lottery: TAKE 5 Top-Prize Ticket Sold in The Bronx

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York Lottery announced that one top-prize winning ticket, worth $39,279, was sold at 2363 Rosewood Grocery Inc., located at 3261-63 White Plains Road in the Olinville section of The Bronx, for the Nov. 17 TAKE 5 evening drawing.