Kids

COVE Block Party Returns in Tribute to Lyn Pyle

By DAVID GREENE
The Community Organized with a Vision of Excellence (COVE) and “Dare to Revitalize Education through Arts” (DREAM), two local Norwood-based nonprofits that merged in 2017, held their first block party in 10 years in Norwood on Saturday, Aug. 10. It was an occasion for both groups to honor DREAM founding member, longtime community activist, and Norwood resident, Lyn Pyle, who, as reported, died on Oct. 13, 2023, aged 83.

Montefiore Children’s Hospital Opens First Bronx Rehabilitation Gym for Children aged 3 to 11

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) recently opened the first hospital-based, outpatient physical and occupational therapy gym in the Bronx for children aged 3  to 11. The new space will accommodate up to 9,000 patient visits per year and will serve children with a range of rehabilitation needs, including physical therapy after orthopedic injuries, and occupational therapy for children with complex medical conditions.

Bronx Democrats Hold Get-Out-the-Vote Rally for Harris Walz Campaign

By SÍLE MOLONEY
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul made a surprise guest appearance at The Bronx Democratic Party’s get-out-the-vote rally for the Harris Walz presidential campaign held at the Party’s headquarters on Williamsbridge Road in Morris Park on a sunny Sunday, Sept. 8.

Update Olinville: NYPD Removes Snake found in Shopping Bag

By SÍLE MOLONEY
There were no injuries reported on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 28, after police removed a snake from a shopping bag in the Olinville section of The Bronx.   An NYPD spokesperson said that police received a call on Saturday at around 2.09 p.m. for a report of a Honduran milk snake in the vicinity of 212th Street and White Plains Road. Police said officers found the snake inside a shopping cart and proceeded to remove it. Asked if they had any idea how the snake got there, they said they did not.   They added that it was transferred to New


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UPDATE Bronx Community District 7 Residents Disappointed with Delays in CB7 Parks’ Budget Requests

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Bronx Community Board 7 (CB7) Parks committee spent much of their September meeting discussing the district’s needs from a parks, recreation and cultural affairs perspective, in preparation for the City’s budget discussions next year. Since many of CB7’s capital and expense requests previously submitted last year to various city agencies have been pending for several years, some residents voiced their concern and frustration at the delays in actioning those requests.

Norwood: Neighbors React to Non-Fatal Shooting on East 207th & Bainbridge

By DAVID GREENE
Neighbors are sharing their reaction to a nonfatal shooting that occurred of a man in the back on East 207th Street in Norwood on Tuesday, Sept. 10. As reported, the NYPD released photos of the two men sought in connection with the incident and are appealing to the public for help identifying them.