Friends of Mosholu Parkland Host Fall / Halloween Community Festival at Mosholu Playground

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES

Under some glorious fall sunshine, Friends of Mosholu Parkland (FOMP) were back with gusto as they celebrated a delightful, organic-themed Fall / Halloween Community Festival in Mosholu Playground at P.S. 8 in Bedford Park on Saturday, Oct. 15. The festival drew local kids dressed in Halloween costumes, as they munched on hot dogs, popcorn, donuts and treats. Some played in the playground, which was duly decorated with a natural fall/straw theme, some got busy making ragdolls out of fabric, while others colored and ran around playing various games in the beautiful sunshine. Among their other community and parkland

By JOSÉ A. GIRALT

In the upcoming general election on Nov. 8, voters of Assembly District 80 will decide who best represents their interests in Albany. Running for the seat on behalf of the Democratic Party is a former A.D. 80 male district leader, John Zaccaro Jr., who served in the latter role from 2018 to 2020. If elected to the assembly, he will replace incumbent assembly member, Nathalia Fernandez, who is running as the Democratic nominee in the State Senate District 34 race. Zaccaro Jr. was selected on Sept. 7 by a Bronx Democratic Party committee as the Democratic nominee for

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Editor’s Note: Please also refer to our latest Bridge & Street Closures article as well as our latest Out & About listing which includes details of several Halloween events. New York City officials have advised that they are launching “Trick-or-Streets,” the first-ever activation of nearly 100 car-free streets citywide for Halloween evening, Monday, Oct. 31, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Halloween Open Streets will take place on dozens of the City’s “Open Streets” and on other newly pedestrianized streets. DOT officials say they are excited to partner with the following local organizations to facilitate Open Streets for special

By DAVID GREENE

Youngsters were treated to an end-of-summer party as Friends of Devoe Park (FoDP) hosted their first ‘Peace Rally and Back-to-School Giveaway,’ in Devoe Park on Saturday, Sept. 10. Held inside the park, located along University Avenue between Father Zeiser Place and West Fordham Road in Fordham Manor, the event opened with a unity and protection prayer by FoDP core group member, Myrna Calderon. FoDP were supported on the day by local elected officials and the NYPD who provided security for the event, which was organized by FoDP members, John Howard, Calderon, Rachel Miller- Bradshaw, Tobie Buford, Kenson Clarke, Erika

Editor’s Pick The Bronx celebrates The Boogie Down Fall Fest for Climate, Jobs & Justice at the River Park within the Bronx Park, accessible by the 2 and 5 trains and multiple buses, at 2123 Boston Rd, Bronx, NY 10460, on Oct. 30 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Join elected officials, environmental justice advocates, and community members as they celebrate the Climate, Jobs & Justice Campaign. This family-friendly, non-partisan Bronx Climate Justice Day of Action is intended to celebrate and strengthen community-centered, environmental justice and climate justice action. The Fest will include a mixture of different activities led by

Editor’s Pick A Community & Connections Social will be held in the Williamsbridge Oval in Norwood on Saturday, Oct. 8, from noon to 4 p.m. with food, fun and friends. RSVP here. Friends of Parkland are hosting a Fall / Halloween event on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. See attached flier below for more details. The 21st Annual Fall Festival takes place on Oct. 22, 2022. See attached flier below for more information. Halloween Costume Bash A Halloween Costume Bash is being held on Mosholu Avenue in North Riverdale on Saturday, Oct. 29. See attached flier below for

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has announced a revival of its art program, “Trucks of Art,” which offers New York artists the opportunity to creatively paint a garbage collection truck. “Trucks of Art” is open to all artists – professional, amateur and aspiring. Priority will be given to proposals that encourage New Yorkers to use litter baskets and recycling, or those that honor DSNY’s essential workers. To promote sustainability, artists are challenged with using paints that would otherwise be discarded or recycled. Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch said DSNY’s fleet is part of the cityscape. “We’re

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES

District 14 City Council Member Pierina Sanchez hosted a community block party on Morris Avenue between 181st Street and Burnside Avenue in Fordham Heights on Saturday, July 30, 2022, from 12 noon to 4 p.m., with free food, music and access to various resources. As the event took place during the summer heatwave, some kids were seen cooling off with water sprayed from a nearby fire hydrant. Meanwhile, members of the City’s test and trace taskforce gave out goodie bags, including test kits and other health-related resources, and a number of other elected officials also made an appearance on

Editor’s Pick NYC Parks presents the “Everything Hip-Hop Art Showcase” at Poe Park Visitor Center from Aug. 2 to 27. See attached flier below for more details. EVENTS NYC Parks is hosting an Annual Family Day in the Williamsbridge Oval in Norwood on Friday, Aug. 26. See attached flier below for more information. NYC Parks is hosting an Aqua Adventures event at the Williamsbridge Oval in Norwood on Wednesday, Aug. 24. See attached flier below for more information. From Sept. 17 through Oct. 30, the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG), located at 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx,

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