The University Neighborhood Housing Program (UNHP) was created in 1983 by Fordham University to help Bronxites take ownership of community-based redevelopment efforts. On Thursday, April 27, the organization celebrated 40 years with an event entitled “40 & Still Fighting Fiesta” held at Serviam Hall in Bedford Park. The organizers also used the occasion to […]
Phipps Neighborhoods, a non-profit social service provider in New York City, announced on March 16 that it is joining forces with several local employers to co-host a job fair on Thursday, March 30, at 1071A East Tremont Avenue in the West Farms section of The Bronx. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to […]
Representatives from New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC) provided a recap to Bronx Community Board 7 (CB7) residents on the latest discussions around the future use of the Kingsbridge Armory during the Bronx CB7 general board meeting held Feb. 22, following EDC’s presentation to the board’s land use committee on Feb. 14. It […]
The following is an extended version of the story which appears in our latest print edition. Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, the borough’s 14th president, delivered her first State of the Borough address in sparkling attire at Manhattan College on Wednesday, March 1, outlining the accomplishments of her administration during 2022 and […]
When Sonya Ferguson started to do the math on how much it was costing her to fill up her pre-paid debit card, she wondered if there was a better way. Her main method of banking consisted of check cashing outlets and pawn shops. Recalling a recent experience, she said, “I asked for a pre-pay card, […]
NYC Department of Buildings After Hours Do you have questions about a building project? Drop by NYC Department of Buildings After Hours event to chat one-on-one with DOB experts for solutions and guidance on your project every Tuesday night! When you need straight answers to your buildings-related questions, sometimes it is better to talk with […]
After the polls closed on Tuesday, Aug. 23, on the second of two separate Primary Election Days held in 2022, due to redistricting, New York City Board of Elections released the initial, unofficial results in the congressional and State senate races, based on the majority of returned poll site scanners, which cover both early votes […]
Editor’s Pick District 14 Bronx Council Member Pierina Sanchez and anti-gun violence interrupters, Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence (B.R.A.G.), a program of the Good Shepherd Services nonprofit, Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence (B.R.A.G.) are hosting a single-round basketball tournament on Saturday, Aug 6 at noon at P.S. 279, 2100 Walton Avenue, in Fordham Heights to celebrate […]
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for July 25 until 1.15 p.m. for The Bronx, Manhattan, and Queens in New York, and for Essex, Southern Bergen, Northern Union, Eastern Passaic, and Hudson Counties in New Jersey. It has also issued a flood advisory which is in effect until 8 p.m. […]
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