Out & About: Celia Cruz Music Tribute

Editor’s Pick Free Films at NYPL People of all ages are welcome to visit the New York Public Library to enjoy the following free films: “Casablanca,” – Nov. 9, and “Rebel Without a Cause” – Nov. 16, both at 2:30 p.m. at the Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd., for adults. For more information, call (718) 579-4244/46/57 or visit www.nypl.org. “Dumbo,” – Nov. 16 at 1:30 p.m. at the Mosholu Library, 285 E. 205th St., for teens/young adults. For more information, call (718) 882-8239. “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,” – Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. at the

Editor’s Pick Halloween at the Oval Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center presents the following free holiday events (info: (718) 543-8672 ext. 307): Haunted House – Oct. 25, 7 to 9 p.m., for ages 12+ to travel through rooms and be spooked by ghosts, zombies, clowns and monsters. Toddler Halloween – Oct. 28, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for ages to 5. Includes pumpkin hunt, songs, carnival games and arts & crafts. Pumpkin Party – Oct. 31, 4 to 6 p.m., for ages to 11. Includes pumpkin basket giveaways, carnival games, arts & crafts, holiday trick or treat, and more. Onstage Lehman

Editor’s Pick BAE Free Concerts Bronx Arts Ensemble presents two free West African Drumming and Dance shows on July 21 at 4 p.m. in the McGinley Ballroom of Fordham University, 441 E. Fordham Rd. Also scheduled is Oldies, Pop, and R&B Favorites, July 28 at 2 p.m. in the Van Cortlandt House Museum. For more information, visit bronxartsensemble.org. Onstage Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. presents Sunday summer concerts at Orchard Beach at the main stage at section 9, subject to change, including Raulín Rosendo on July 28. For more information, call (718) 590-8989. The Botanical Garden offers a variety

Editor’s Pick Family Fitness Festival The public is invited to a Family Fitness Festival at the Williamsbridge Oval Park on June 22 from noon to 2:30 p.m. Events include games, yoga, Zumba, fun activities, health workshops, arts & crafts, gifts and prizes (while supplies last), and healthy foods and snacks. For more information, call (718) 881-8999. Onstage The NY Botanical Garden hosts a free musical event, June 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. featuring host Samba Timba and various artists performing Brazilian and Caribbean sounds. For more information, call (212) 843-9342. JASA Van Cortlandt Senior Center, 3880 Sedgwick Ave. hosts

Lehman College Professor Tied to St. Patrick's Cathedral Incident

By DAVID CRUZ

A Lehman College professor was arrested for what appears to be an attempted arson on St. Patrick’s Cathedral. News of the arrest came days after the spire of Notre Dame Cathedral in France went up in flames. Authorities arrested Marc Lamparello, 37, a philosophy professor who taught online courses for the school in Bedford Park. He was charged with resisting arrest, trespass and disorderly conduct. John Miller, the NYPD’s Deputy Commissioner for Counter-Terrorism, said cathedral police spotted Lamparello walking inside the landmark church with two gasoline cans and butane lighters. Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence and @NYPDCT John Miller provides

DON’T MISS THE Spring Egg Hunt at Williamsbridge Oval, the highly-anticipated yearly event, on April 20 (see Editor’s Pick for more details). File Photo Editor’s Pick Egg Hunt at the Oval The public is invited to a free spring egg hunt at the Williamsbridge Oval on April 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Activities include the egg hunt, sack races, arts and crafts, carnival games, visit from the bunny, and more. Please bring a can of food for donation to local pantry. For more information, visit nyc.gov/parks. Onstage Williamsbridge Oval presents free theatre, Shakespeare’s “The Tempest,” in the Rec

By DAVID CRUZ

It was a dramatic scene on Webster Avenue near Fordham Road as crews battled a raging fire that destroyed a 24-hour Laundromat and several other businesses. The fire happened at noon on March 22, with fire crews saying it began at Express Laundry, a 24-hour Laundromat that’s been there for nearly 20 years. Fire crews were spotted on the ladder hosing down the property that included a Domino’s Pizza. A beauty parlor, deli store, and a locksmith business suffered some flooding damage. Fire can be smelled as far away as Lehman College. More than 160 firefighters and EMS personnel responded

Editor’s Pick MMCC Fun Mosholu Montefiore Community Center presents the third annual MMCC SpringFest on March 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 3450 DeKalb Ave. The free open house features program demonstrations, a bounce house, face painting, crafts, snacks and fun for the whole family. There will also be an exhibition of an art show. Onstage Lehman College’s Center for the Performing Arts, 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd., W., presents Forever Freestyle 13, featuring a variety of artists performing Latin music including hip-hop and disco, March 16 at 8 p.m. (tickets $55 to $100); Grupo Niche, performing Salsa, March

Editor’s Pick Seniors Should Socialize JASA Van Cortlandt Senior Center, 3880 Sedgwick Ave. presents the following February events: (call (718) 549-4700 for more information): Feb. 14 -Informal Valentine’s Day party with music and special refreshments following lunch. Feb. 15 – Trip to City Island to dine out. Meet at the center at 10:30 a.m. and return by 2:30 p.m. Pre-register with Cindy. Feb. 21 – Classical concert at 1 p.m. Feb. 28 – Belated Valentine’s Day/Birthday party, featuring music, at 1 p.m. Onstage Lehman College’s Center for the Performing Arts, 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd., W., presents Hector Acosta “El Torito,”