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Out & About: Black History Month, The History of Latin Music and Latin Jazz & More!
Neighborhood Notes: Poe Park Playground Renovation, Open Street Applications & More!
Applications Open for Brandon Hendricks Scholarship as Najhim Luke Found Guilty for Fatal Shooting of Basketball Star
Applications are open for high school students for the Annual Brandon Hendricks (College) Scholarship. The news comes as Najhim Luke, 22, was found guilty for the fatal shooting of the late Brandon Hendricks, who was fatally shot in crossfire at just 17 years of age in June 2020 in the Morris Heights section of The Bronx. Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark’s office announced on Monday, Jan. 30, that Luke, who, as reported, was arrested and later charged in September 2020 in connection with the incident, was found guilty on one count of manslaughter and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon.
UPDATE Neighborhood Notes: Bronx Parks Speak Up, Free Tax Prep, Job Fairs, Summer Internships & More!
UPDATE Out & About: Afrique en Cirque at Lehman, New Bronx Comedy Series, Family TV Casting & More!
UPDATE Primaries 2024: Unity Democratic Club Announces Endorsements & Votes on Healthcare Resolution
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.