Pelham Bay Park

Bronx Native American Festival Delights Attendees

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES
The Annual Bronx Native American Festival was held at Pelham Bay Park in the Northeast Bronx on Sunday, Sept. 25, and was hosted by Bobby Gonzales.   It comprised music; colorful, costumed dancers; food and face-painting, and brought broad smiles to the faces of those in attendance.   Gonzales said The Bronx is Native American country. “There will always be a celebration of native cultures of the Americas here, north, south, central and the Caribbean,” he said.   The Thunderbird American Indian Dancers, Tchin, and Grupo Higuayagua (Taino) took part in “The Eagle Dance.” According to the dancers, this is a dance ritual practiced by some American


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Pelham Bay Park: One Arrested in Double Homicide Vehicle Fire Investigation

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Following the reclassification by the NYPD last year of a vehicle fire in Pelham Bay Park in the East Bronx to a double homicide investigation, the NYPD announced on March 7 that they arrested one person in connection with the incident.   As reported, on Monday, May 16, 2022, at around 4.19 a.m., police responded to a 911 call regarding a vehicle that was reported to be on fire on Shore Road in the vicinity of Pelham Split Rock Course in Pelham Bay Park in the East Bronx. Upon arrival at the location, officers said the “observed a sedan on


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Pelham Bay: Building Applications Filed for New Building at 3250 Westchester Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Building permit applications have been filed with New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) for a new, 17-story, residential building at 3250 Westchester Avenue in the Pelham Bay section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.   Located at the intersection of Wilkinson Avenue and Westchester Avenue, the lot is one block from the Pelham Bay Park subway station, serviced by the 6 train. Marcal Group is listed as the owner behind the applications.   According to YIMBY, the proposed 176-foot-tall development will yield 322,501 square feet, designated for residential space. The building will have 187 residential units, most likely


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UPDATE: Veterans Day Recognized Across The Bronx

By DAVID GREENE
Following the recent withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan in August, after 20 years of war in the country, local officials, veterans, and their supporters gathered across The Bronx at several ceremonies to take time to recognize Veterans Day on Thursday, Nov. 11.   At Woodlawn Cemetery, once again, a commemorative event was held under a large, outdoor tent located a stone’s throw away from where Revolutionary War troops fought off a British invasion from Queens in “The Battle of Gun Hill,” in 1777.   Meg Ventrudo, executive director of Woodlawn Conservancy, told the crowd that cemetery staff have been working over


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Mother’s Day Hike and Craft at Pelham Bay Park

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Join the Urban Park Rangers and be inspired by Mother Nature to build a nature-themed craft during a ‘Mother’s Day Hike and Craft” event. Date & Time Sunday, May 9, 2021, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Location Pelham Bay Park Nature Center in Pelham Bay Park Bruckner Boulevard and Wilkinson Avenue, The Bronx Directions to this location Cost Free Event Organizer Urban Park Rangers, Contact Number (718) 319-7258   NYC Parks & Recreation is offering outdoor programs with limited attendance so that you can have a safe and enjoyable time in parks. Based on New York State guidance for sports and recreation


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Tour de Bronx Puts Pedal to the Metal Oct. 25

By VIVIAN CARTER
Vital Stats: 7K – Number of cyclists expected at Tour de Bronx (Source: Bronx Borough President’s Office) The borough’s biggest tourism event of the year is on the way, when more than 7,000 bicyclists will hit the borough’s streets. The 21st Annual Tour de Bronx is scheduled for Oct. 25. Established in 1994 by Bronx Borough President Fernando Ferrer and The Bronx Tourism Council as a way to promote health, eco-friendly transportation and tourism, the event is now a highly anticipated fall tradition in the region.  Cyclists from the Bronx and beyond have a chance to meander through scenic neighborhoods, and pass by the borough’s


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