Editor’s Pick Holiday Events The public is invited to the following events: Los Nutcrackers: A Christmas Carajo – Dec. 20 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. (includes post-show party), at BAAD, 2474 Westchester Ave., a Latino queer comedic Christmas play about a gay couple that combines “The Nutcracker” and “A Christmas Carol,” […]
Carmen Corrigan, a longtime Norwood resident who carved a life for herself in the neighborhood–married and raising two sons, one of whom went on to an established movie and television career– while also establishing herself as a prolific artist mesmerized by the neighborhood, died on Nov. 30 at age 79 after a long fight with […]
The 52nd Precinct’s commanding officer pledged to maintain safety outside DeWitt Clinton Campus during dismissal time following the stabbing of a 16-year-old boy on Nov. 20 shortly after school, prompting a meeting between engaged parents, elected officials and their representatives, and officers two weeks following the incident. The meeting was called by Sirio Guerino, the […]
USPS Holiday Hours The following United States Postal Service locations will be operating on Sundays during Dec. 8 and 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Williamsbridge Station, 711 E. Gun Hill Rd.; and Parkchester Station, 1449 West Ave. For more information, call (800) 275-8777. Heating Assistance Applications for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) […]
Editor’s Pick Holiday Events The public is invited to the following free events: Tree Lighting – Dec. 5 at 5:30 p.m. at Lou Gehrig Plaza, East 161st Street and the Grand Concourse, featuring Christmas carols with Santa and Mrs. Claus, hot chocolate, cookies and a special treat from Santa while supplies last. Tree Lighting – […]
This week we asked readers if former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has a chance at securing the Democratic nomination for President of the United States. Yes, I do think he’ll get the nomination because he’s a billionaire and he knows politics; he’s been involved; he was a good mayor. But the stop and frisk […]
Trail Volunteer Sign up to join the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance’s Volunteer Trails Restoration Crew for Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The service helps train volunteers to work alongside trails professionals to develop skills in various areas of trail construction while improving the trails in Van Cortlandt Park. For more information, and […]
Editor’s Pick Celebrate Thanksgiving Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez, State Senator Jamaal T. Bailey, and Councilman Andy Cohen invite the public to the following free Thanksgiving events on Nov. 25: Turkey Giveaway – 4 to 6 p.m. at North Central Bronx Hospital, 3424 Kossuth Ave. RSVP by Nov. 22 to (718) 519-4860. Community Dinner- 6 to 9 […]
At the Bedford Mosholu Community Association (BMCA) meeting in October, its president, Barbara Stronczer, announced the news with some resignation: another private home came down in the neighborhood. This time it happened at 208 E. Mosholu Pkwy. S. near East 203rd Street, an aged rooming home owned by Arian Borici up until 2017, according to […]
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