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Enjoy Bingo and win Raffles on Dec 6th in support of Bronx Crime Victims

Enjoy Bingo and win Raffles on Dec 6th in support of Bronx Crime Victims

On December 6th 2019, Crime Victims Support Services of the North Bronx will be holding their seasonal Bingo Fest. Come enjoy Bingo games with additional Raffles, Door Prizes, 50/50, Gift Certificates, and more! Hosted at the Redwood Club, 2680 Shurz […]

Water streams down East 198 Street after an early morning water main break in Bedford Park.--Photo by Jim Velez

Holiday Shopping Halted by Water Main in Bedford Park

Holiday Shopping Halted by Water Main in Bedford Park by David Greene Several business worked feverishly to reopen after holiday shoppers visiting a strip of stores along East 198 Street were turned away after an early-morning water main break in […]

by · December 23, 2017 · Local Events, News
A youngster visits Santa's House in Parkchester on Saturday, December 9.--Photo by David Greene

Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland by David Greene Youngsters of all ages turned out for a visit to “Santa’s House” along the Metropolitan Oval in Parkchester. The Parkchester Community Recreation and Outreach first held their annual Christmas tree lighting on Wednesday, December 6, […]

by · December 19, 2017 · Holidays, Local Events, News
Members of the NYPD's 42nd Precinct are all set for a spook-tacular event.--Photo courtesy of the NYPD

Public Invited to ‘Haunted Cells’ Tour at 42nd Precinct

Public Invited to ‘Haunted Cells’ Tour at 42nd Precinct by David Greene The NYPD invited the general public to visit the 42nd Precincts Halloween Haunted Cells on 10-31-17, at 830 Washington Avenue. Officials warned that no one under 12 years […]

by · November 2, 2017 · Local Events, News, Photos
A crowd of 10,000 participate in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at Orchard Beach on Sunday.--Photo by David Greene

Bronxites Raise $500,000+ During Brest Cancer Walk at Orchard Beach

Bronxites Raise $500,000+ During Brest Cancer Walk at Orchard Beach by David Greene Bronxites from across the borough turned out for an early morning walk as part of the 15th annual American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Bronx […]

by · October 17, 2017 · Local Events, Local News, News
Officials hope enough signatures will save the Christopher Columbus statue from being being removed in Columbus Circle.--Photo by David Greene

Officials Hold Petition Drive to Save Columbus Statue

Officials Hold Petition Drive to Save Columbus Statue by David Greene Several local officials joined forces moments before the start of the 41st annual Bronx Columbus Day Parade kicked off, in announcing a petition drive to halt the growing calls […]

by · October 10, 2017 · Cultures, Local Events, News
Black Expo America Presents the 1st Annual NYC Black Book Expo, 9/23

Black Expo America Presents the 1st Annual NYC Black Book Expo, 9/23

Black Expo America Presents the 1st Annual NYC Black Book Expo The 1st Annual New York Black Book Expo will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the National Black Theater located 2031 […]

Photo: The Bronx Chronicle

Tour de Bronx, October 22

Online registration is open for the 23rd annual Tour de Bronx. Register here today! The Tour de Bronx, which is recognized as the largest free cycling event in New York State, will take place on Sunday, October 22, 2017. Avid […]

Veterans Job Fair

Veterans Job Fair

The 3rd Annual #Veterans & Community Job Fair on June 9 at the Bronx Library Center, 310 East Kingsbridge Road, Bronx NY. 11am to 3pm 

A young girl brings her stuffed animal to Montefiore's Wakefield Campus on May 9.--Photo by David Greene

TEDDY BEAR ER HOSTED AT MONTEFIORE

  by David Greene Dozens of children with broken or worn teddy bears came out to Montefiore Hospital’s Wakefield Campus on East 233 Street on Saturday, May 9, where they were presented with new teddy bears.     Children 12 […]

Bulletin Board: Stretch Music Festival @ Harlem Stage, 2/17-2/17, 7PM

Bulletin Board: Stretch Music Festival @ Harlem Stage, 2/17-2/17, 7PM

Come and explore the boundaries of R&B, Soul, Hip Hop, Trap, Jazz and alternative music with some of music’s most daring musicians and improvisers as Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah presents the first annual Stretch Music Festival. Featuring performances by Butcher […]

MONTEFIORE PUMPS UP BRONX AND WESTCHESTER ACTIVITIES TO CELEBRATE AMERICAN HEART MONTH

MONTEFIORE PUMPS UP BRONX AND WESTCHESTER ACTIVITIES TO CELEBRATE AMERICAN HEART MONTH

MONTEFIORE PUMPS UP BRONX AND WESTCHESTER ACTIVITIES TO CELEBRATE AMERICAN HEART MONTH Screenings, Food Demonstrations and Educational Activities Throughout February NEW YORK (February 1, 2017) – Associates at the Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart & Vascular Care will host a […]

50,000 Take Part in Annual NYC Marathon

50,000 Take Part in Annual NYC Marathon

50,000 Take Park in Annual NYC Marathon by David Greene Officials at the TCS New York City Marathon say more than 50,000 runners and walkers from around the world participated in the annual 26-mile marathon, held on Sunday, November 6. […]

The 49th Precinct Presents Making Strides Against Breast Cancer – October 13th

The 49th Precinct Presents Making Strides Against Breast Cancer – October 13th

Fall into Fall Harvest Festival at Bartow Pell Mansion – Today

Fall into Fall Harvest Festival at Bartow Pell Mansion – Today

by · October 8, 2016 · Bulletin Board, Local Events