Neighborhood Notes

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 […]

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Metrocard Van A Metrocard van will be visiting two locations in Norwood and Bedford Park on Tuesday, Dec. 23. The first will be at the Mosholu Montefiore Community Center, 3450 DeKalb Ave. from 12 to 1 p.m. and at the Bedford Park Senior Center, 243 E. 204th St., from 1 to 3 p.m. For more […]

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Best Libraries Nominations Nominations by the public for the second annual NYC Neighborhood Library Awards run until Dec. 12. The five best libraries win $20,000 each. Nominations can be submitted at www.nyclibraryawards.org. Domestic Violence Legal Outreach Legal services for domestic violence victims is available on Monday, Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at […]

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Community Grants Citizens Committee awards micro-grants of up to $3,000 to resident-led groups to work on community and school improvement projects. Groups in low-income neighborhoods and Title I public schools are priority. For more information, contact Tehmina Brohi at tbrohi@citizensnyc.org or (212) 822-9563. Financial Ed Workshops University Neighborhood Housing Program at 2751 Grand Concourse, offers a […]

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Fitness Classes for Seniors The City Parks Foundation offers yoga classes on Mondays/Wednesdays and Fitness Walking on Tuesdays/Thursdays; each free at 9 a.m. at the Woodlawn Tennis Courts on Jerome Avenue and 233rd Street to seniors ages 60 and over. For more information, call (718) 760-6999. Williamsbridge Oval Classes The Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center holds […]