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SENATOR JEFF KLEIN TO HOST BRONX H.I.R.E. CAREER BUILDING NIGHT

SENATOR JEFF KLEIN TO HOST BRONX H.I.R.E. CAREER BUILDING NIGHT Bronx networking event prepares job seekers of all ages for the changing workplace environment BRONX, NY – State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) will host the Bronx H.I.R.E. (Help Identify Real […]

by · February 18, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Local Events

Bronx Branch NAACP Annual Freedom Fund Awards Dinner Dance 

Bronxites are invited to the Bronx Branch NAACP Annual Freedom Fund Awards Dinner Dance on Friday, April 24, 2015, 7 PM – 1 AM at the Eastwood Manor Catering Hall. Bronx Branch NAACP chairman Biarni Burke says the Freedom Fund Dinner honors local community and […]

Los Serranos Celebrate Black History Month

Congressman Jose E. Serrano (NY/15) and NYS Senator Jose M. Serrano ask Bronxites to join them as they celebrate the legacy of African American Leaders on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 from 10am to 1pm at The Bronx Museum of the Arts, 1040 […]

by · February 13, 2015 · Community Affairs, Local Events
Ex-Assemblyman Adam Powell Kicks Off Congressional  Campaign

Ex-Assemblyman Adam Powell Kicks Off Congressional Campaign

Powell for Congress announced its upcoming Campaign Kickoff event on February 25, 2015 will take place at The Poet’s Den Theater and Gallery. Former East Harlem Assemblyman Adam C. Powell IV is running for NY-13, a Bronx/Manhattan congressional district. NY-13 incumbent […]

by · February 9, 2015 · Local Events, Politics
Cirque du Bronx

Cirque du Bronx

By guest contributor Saheli Roy Choudhury On a cool Tuesday evening in September, the empty lobby of Hunts Point’s community center filled with the whooshing sounds of colored balls flying through the air as instructor Jean-Tae Francis led a game of […]

Among those attending the rally for unity and peace and understanding are John Marano and Silvio Mazella

In the Bronx the Silent Majority Prays for Peace and Sparks Plans for a Future March

As the sun set over Pelham Parkway on January 16th, a unity rally for peace and understanding took place. As the sun continued to disappear in the sky, the Jewish Sabbath began, the Muslim Day of Rest was ending and […]

by · January 18, 2015 · Editorials, Local Events, Religion
The Gift of an Enchanted Evening for Children with Illnesses

The Gift of an Enchanted Evening for Children with Illnesses

Christmas lights shone like stars against the glow of blue light as children and adults in elegant gowns mingled. This was, after all, a ball. But it was more than a simple ball, this was the 1st Annual Princess for […]

by · January 7, 2015 · Local Events, Local News
EF Sports Inc. Raises Money for Children and Brings Awareness

EF Sports Inc. Raises Money for Children and Brings Awareness

This was one game where everyone was rooting for both teams. Entertainment, charity, and awareness all mixed into one basketball game hosted by EF Sports, Inc., Bharati Dance Academy, and JG Elite Consulting Group Inc. Players from all over the […]

by · December 24, 2014 · Local Events, Local News, News, Photos
Princess for a Lifetime Hosts 1st Annual Ball for Children with Illnesses this Saturday

Princess for a Lifetime Hosts 1st Annual Ball for Children with Illnesses this Saturday

by · December 18, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Local Events
Santa Claus & Westchester Square BID Light Up The Bronx

Santa Claus & Westchester Square BID Light Up The Bronx

In celebration of the magic and beauty of the holiday season, Westchester Square Business Improvement District (Westchester BID) hosted their annual tree lighting at Owen Dolan Park. Children had the chance to sit down with a bona fide Santa Claus […]

by · December 15, 2014 · Local Events, Photos
Catch the Geminid Meteor Shower tonight at Van Cortlandt Park

Catch the Geminid Meteor Shower tonight at Van Cortlandt Park

One and All are invited to join the urban Park Rangers at Van Cortlandt Park at 7:00PM Tonight to see the Geminid Meteor Shower. Meet at the Nature Center entrance at 246th & Broadway One of the most spectacular displays of […]

by · December 13, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Local Events
Mark The First Night of Chanukah with Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj

Mark The First Night of Chanukah with Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj

Everyone is invited to join Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj and community leaders to mark the first night of Chanukah with a menorah lighting ceremony. Tuesday, December 16th at 4:30PM At the Northwest Corner of Morris Park Ave. and Eastchester Rd.

Iglesia Emmanuel’s Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner

Iglesia Emmanuel’s Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner

By Contributor Cole Rosengren Pastor Johnny Mercado used his special recipe to cook the turkey for Iglesia Emmanuel’s fourth annual pre-Thanksgiving dinner, but didn’t have a chance to eat any of it. He was too busy preparing for one of the […]

Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway to Bronx Families in Need

Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway to Bronx Families in Need

On a crisp winter morning, volunteers formed an assembly line and unloaded trucks of food inside of Saint Clare of Assisi School. Inside of the school’s cafeteria were tables full of different food items as volunteer’s hurriedly packed each item […]

by · November 25, 2014 · Local Events, Local News, Photos
Albanian Independence Day Celebration – November 30

Albanian Independence Day Celebration – November 30

It is hoped that all Bronxites will join Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj and others in celebrating the 102nd Albanian Independence Day next Sunday, November 30, 2014. As was reported in an earlier column “Albanian Independence Day: Showing our Gratitude”, the Albanian […]