Teen Talk The 52nd Precinct is inviting children ages 12 to 18 to share their concerns on bullying, gangs, drugs, and domestic violence/teen dating over free McDonalds burgers and fries at a date that’s to be determined. Anyone interested can call the precinct’s Community Affairs Unit and speak to Police Officer Crystal Reveron at (718) […]
This week we asked readers what they think about the city’s plan to expand the speed camera program that places cameras with radar detection around public schools, increasing the number from 140 to 290 locations. It doesn’t matter. I mean, people are going to drive any way they want. But around schools, personally I would […]
Editor’s Pick Free Events in Norwood Bainbridge Adult Day Health Care Center, 3529 Wayne Ave., invites the public to the following free events: Sept. 13 – Welcome New Registrants Party; Sept. 17 – Hispanic Heritage Party; Sept. 21 – Karaoke; Sept. 28 – September Birthdays Celebration; and Sept. 27 – Zumba Party. All events are […]
Editor’s Pick The public is invited to a street renaming in honor of Mary Vallati, to take place at Mosholu Parkway South and Perry Avenue on Sept. 9 at 1 p.m. In addition to being a Bedford Park community activist, she was a member of the Bedford Mosholu Community Association (BMCA) and an organizer for […]
This week we asked readers their thoughts on the City Council’s decision to impose new regulations on Uber and Lyft drivers, that include a 1-year hiring freeze and minimum pay standards for drivers. I think it’s better for the Uber driver. If anything, they’ll make more money for the company and themselves, if it makes […]
As the focus continues on the 34th Senate District race between incumbent Sen. Jeff Klein and challenger Alessandra Biaggi, the Northwest Bronx Community & Clergy Coalition (NWBCCC) organized an issues-based forum that saw Biaggi but also candidates for the 33rd and 36th Senate District races. State Senators Gustavo Rivera and Jamaal Bailey, representing the 33rd […]
A sleepy political race and quiet political machinations abut a closely-watched contest ahead of the Sept. 13 Democratic primary, which could see a dramatic shift in representation across the borough. The theme of progressivism has coursed through key races in the Bronx, thanks to political histrionics coming out of Washington, D.C. It began with Alexandria […]
Editor’s Pick National Nights Out The public is invited to the following National Nights Out Against Crime held by local police precincts on Aug. 7 as follows:52nd – At Poe Park, Grand Concourse and Kingsbridge Road from 5 to 8 p.m. Events include Bingo, face makeovers, raffles, pony rides, games, face painting, food, and drinks. […]
This week we asked readers their thoughts on the decision by the Daily News to cut its newsroom staff by nearly 50 percent and what effect, if any, would it have on coverage of our borough. That’s discouraging for the simple fact that those resources they’re letting go are the resources that scoop the information […]
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