Job Fair by NY Department of Labor and Assemblywoman Fernandez By Robert Press I would love to report on how good the Job fair at Columbus High School by the New York State Department of Labor and Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez […]

Morris Park Community Association Meeting By Robert Press Wednesday Night the Morris Park Community Association held its bi-monthly meeting. This meeting was to give the Columbus Day Parade committee a pat on the back for doing what turned out to […]

Fly over to Wave Hill this weekend for two birding walks–our usually monthly walk and a special one for families, both on Sunday–and a Family Art Project that is also keyed to our much loved bird population. Winter can be […]

Allerton Avenue Hip Hop Festival Honoring Legendary DJ Jazzy Jay By Robert Press The rain held off just long enough for the 1st Allerton Avenue Hip Hop Festival to end. There was rapping, song, and dancing on Allerton Avenue, and […]

By early November, it’s high time for fall foliage in the gardens. See it for yourself on a Fall Foliage Walk on Nov 6 or a Public Garden High Walk on Nov 7. And if you’re looking to take another […]

Anti-Violence Rally In The Bronx By Bronx YEP Program After Random Shooting  By Robert Press The Bronx Youth Empowerment Program held an anti gun/violence rally at the corner of Bronxwood Avenue and East 213th Street where there was a random shooting last […]

October Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Association Meeting By Robert Press Tuesday October 12th was the monthly meeting of the PPNA, and it was the second in person meeting drawing a large crowd. Over forty people were on hand to hear and […]

Bronx Columbus Day Parade 2021 By Robert Press The forecast was for rain in the afternoon of Sunday October 10, 2021, the date for the 44th Annual Bronx Columbus Day Parade across Morris Park Avenue, and up Williamsbridge Road to […]

Tuesday, October 5, 2021 Was the Official Launching of Healthy Lifestyle Month By Robert Press NYCDOE Bronx Public Schools, under the leadership of Dr. Erika Tobia, The Executive Superintendent, has officially adopted a Healthy Lifestyle campaign for all Bronx schools. […]

 Wednesday was the Morris Park Community Association meeting. State Senator Gustavo was in attendance, and while most members of the MPCA are not in agreement with most of Senator Rivera’s Progressive policies, the good Senator took questions about them. He […]

By the end of October, rich colors will be transforming our trees and shrubs—it’s so easy to fall for fall at Wave Hill. Experience the season on guided garden walks, including a fall foliage walk on Nov 3—and it repeats […]

Allerton International Merchants Meeting  By Robert Press Tuesday night was the Allerton International Merchants Meeting, which was held in an outdoor area on Radcliff Avenue. The guest speaker was Bronx Department of Transportation Commissioner Nivardo Lopez. Commissioner Lopez was there […]

Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance Meeting By Robert Press Monday night was the second in person Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance meeting. The scheduled guest Republican 13th City Council candidate Aleksander Mici was a no show, but it was good that State […]

Legislative Updates, New Grants, Events and Much More Please click View/Allow Images so you don’t miss a thing! In this week’s Friday Extra, President Lisa Sorin speaks about: The FAIRER (Fines and Interest Reduction Enabling Recovery) Program: a three-month program […]