First Day of Free, Two-Day Symposium on the Future of Food to be Held at the New York Botanical Garden

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Representatives from Vote WildflowerNYC, an initiative to establish an official wildflower of New York City, are advising New Yorkers that voting has entered the final five weeks and are encouraging everyone to vote for their preferred wildflower.

Najhim Luke Gets 25 Years for Fatally Shooting Rising Basketball Star Brandon Hendricks in Crossfire

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Friday, April 5, that Najhim Luke, 26, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison and five years post release supervision for killing Brandon Hendricks, a 17-year-old high school, rising basketball star and academic standout. He was shot in crossfire by a stray bullet, as reported.

Out & About: Young Musicians Play for Mental Health, Earth Day, Bronx History Lecture, Birding & More!

Out & About: Iftar, Easter Egg Hunts, Greek Heritage Month, the Bronx Music Podcast & More!

Neighborhood Notes: Rent Guidelines Board Public Meeting, Tibbetts Brook Daylighting Public Hearing & More!

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Neighborhood Notes: Rent Guidelines Board Public Meeting, Viewing the Solar Eclipse Safely & More!

Bronx BP Hosts Annual Iftar Dinner Dialogue

By SÍLE MOLONEY & ARIEL PACHECO

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson joined the Bronx Muslim community on Thursday, March 14, in the Rotunda of Bronx Borough Hall for her annual Bronx Iftar Dinner Dialogue to mark the holy month of Ramadan, a time for fasting, prayer, and acts of kindness, which this year started on March 12 and concludes on April 9.

UPDATE Solar Eclipse Watch Party at Lehman & Free Solar Eclipse Glasses from NYPL & Safety Tips & More

By SÍLE MOLONEY

If you’re looking for a place to watch the solar eclipse alongside some of the top experts in the field, join the campus community at Lehman College on Monday, April 8, at 3 p.m. The college is hosting a Solar Eclipse Watch Party on campus.

Out & About: Iftar, Easter Egg Hunts, Greek Heritage Month, the Bronx Music Podcast & More!

Neighborhood Notes: Prom Dress & Suit Drive, Yankees Youth Leadership Award, Early Voting & More!

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Neighborhood Notes: Prom Dress & Suit Drive, Yankees Youth Leadership Award, Free Tax Prep & More!

Bronx Zoo Gets $17 Million Energy Upgrade

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), the New York Power Authority (NYPA), and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) announced the completion on Friday, March 22, of mechanical work to the heating system at the Bronx Zoo, marking what they described as a significant upgrade to the beloved zoo’s infrastructure.

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First Day of Free, Two-Day Symposium on the Future of Food to be Held at the New York Botanical Garden

Najhim Luke Gets 25 Years for Fatally Shooting Rising Basketball Star Brandon Hendricks in Crossfire

Out & About: Young Musicians Play for Mental Health, Earth Day, Bronx History Lecture, Birding & More!

Neighborhood Notes: Rent Guidelines Board Public Meeting, Tibbetts Brook Daylighting Public Hearing & More!

Bronx BP Hosts Annual Iftar Dinner Dialogue

UPDATE Solar Eclipse Watch Party at Lehman & Free Solar Eclipse Glasses from NYPL & Safety Tips & More

Out & About: Iftar, Easter Egg Hunts, Greek Heritage Month, the Bronx Music Podcast & More!

Neighborhood Notes: Prom Dress & Suit Drive, Yankees Youth Leadership Award, Early Voting & More!

Bronx Zoo Gets $17 Million Energy Upgrade