Neighborhood Notes

Small Business Workshops Monroe College School of Business and Operation HOPE host free small business development workshops Wednesdays through July 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the college’s Ustin Hall, 2375 Jerome Ave. (184th Street). Participants will learn how to start a business, build a business plan, and look for funding. For more information […]

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Constituent Services Councilman Andy King of the 12th Council District will hold a Constituent Night Event at Eastchester Gardens Community Center, 3016 Yates Ave., from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Services will including resources and solutions for housing, food stamps, immigration, Access-A-Ride and basic services. Residents living Eastchester Gardens can pre-schedule an appointment by calling the […]

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MMCC Pre-K Applications The Mosholu Montefiore Community Center is accepting applications for its Pre-K, Head Start and child care programs at the Van Cortlandt Village Child Development Center, located inside the VC Jewish Center, 3880 Sedgwick Ave.  For more information, call (718) 543-0231 or (718) 882-4000.

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Free Mammograms The American Italian Cancer Foundation and SSC Community Development Corp. will host a free mammogram and clinical breast exam in its mobile clinic on April 4 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 2930 Valentine Ave. NYC female residents over age 40 who have not had a mammogram in the past 12 months are eligible and must schedule an appointment by calling (877) […]

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DYCD Application NYC’s Department of Youth and Community Development is accepting applications for the 2015 Summer Youth Employment Program through April 10. SYEP is available for young people ages 14 to 24 with up to six weeks of entry-level experience at worksites in the city. Participants are selected by lottery for the program, which runs […]

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Edgar Allan Poe Cottage Hours The Edgar Allan Poe Cottage at 2640 Grand Concourse, is now open two extra days during the week–Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. An audio tour is available by calling (718) 971-2156. For more information call the Bronx Historical Society at (718) 881-8900. Flea Market Donations Sought […]

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BP Seeks CB Applicants The Borough President’s office is currently accepting applications for membership to local Community Boards. The submission deadline is Feb. 6. For more information, call (718) 590-3914 or visit www.bronxboropres.nyc.gov. DOS Christmas Tree Pickup NYC Parks Department hosts Treecycle at MulchFest, Jan. 10 and 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at citywide […]