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St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

This year, St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church celebrated its 131st year of service in the Bronx. Formed in 1882, St. Paul’s first church building was located on 150th Street and Robbins Avenue (present-day Westchester Avenue). In 1898, their second building, […]

by · December 17, 2013 · Local News, News
Christmas Smiles For a Special School

Christmas Smiles For a Special School

As we turn a new leaf into the new year, and were in the spirit of the holiday’s, it is at this time that I am able to reflect on an amazing day at P.S.811X.The Sons of Italy, Uguaglianza lodge #83 and […]

by · December 16, 2013 · Local News, News

News from Bronx Community Board #10

NEWS FROM BRONX COMMUNITY BOARD #10 Contact Bronx Community Board #10 at 718-892-1161 Bronx Community Board #10 recently completed the budgetary cycle of meetings for the FY 2015 Budget. Among the activities centering on this process, was a Public Hearing, […]

by · December 16, 2013 · Local News

Notify NYC – Notification

Notification issued 12/16/13 at 6:00 PM:  The New York City Office of Emergency Management (OEM) today issued a Travel Advisory for Tuesday, 12/17. The National Weather Service has forecast 2 to 4 inches of snow accumulation. Snow is expected to begin […]

by · December 16, 2013 · Local News, News
Zumba for Bronx Shelter Pets

Zumba for Bronx Shelter Pets

Rachel Mazza and Adrienne Hanley Kenny held a zumba fundraiser to benefit NYC’s Top Dog, Inc., the only animal rescue shelter in the Bronx.  Rachel Mazza is President of the Throggs Neck Girls Softball League and Adrienne Hanley Kenny is […]

by · December 16, 2013 · Local News, News, Uncategorized

Westchester Square Civic Association 1st Annual Holiday Dinner

The Westchester Square Civic Association hosted its 1st Annual Holiday Dinner on Saturday, December 14, 2013.  Despite the snowfall and cold weather, dozens of folks gathered for the festivities.

by · December 16, 2013 · Local News, News

Press Release – Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: Paris Elections & Bronx Stereotypes

“The tired, ancient stereotypes about the Bronx continue to unfairly cloud the minds of people as far away as Paris, France. We in the Bronx have had enough. “Crime has steadily dropped in the Bronx. Last year, the Bronx had […]

by · December 16, 2013 · Local News, Uncategorized

State Senate Co-Leader Jeff Klein’s “Affordable NY” Agenda with the IDC Releases Video

State Senator Jeff Klein recently unveiled the IDC’s “Affordable NY” agenda, affecting all New Yorkers, particularly students, seniors, and working families.  The video presentation that was shown at the unveiling is now available for public view. Click here to download […]

by · December 15, 2013 · Bulletin Board, Local News, News

Young man suffers seizure on bus

  Young man suffers seizure on 42 bus towards Throggs Neck at 5:30  pm today. He didn’t know his name nor address. FDNY  responded quickly and EMT took him to hospital.

by · December 15, 2013 · Local News, News

Storm packing heavy snow bears down on Midwest, Northeast

BY VICTORIA CAVALIERE NEW YORK Sat Dec 14, 2013 11:22am EST  An employee walks to her vehicle in heavy snow in the parking lot of New Era Cap Company in Evans, New York, December 11, 2013. CREDIT: REUTERS/DON HEUPEL (Reuters) – […]

by · December 14, 2013 · Domestic News, Local News, News
State Senator Jeff Klein unveils bold new IDC Agenda “Affordable NY”

State Senator Jeff Klein unveils bold new IDC Agenda “Affordable NY”

At the Metro Center today, State Senator Jeff Klein unveiled an auspicious new Independent Democratic Conference Agenda entitled “Affordable NY” to an audience of over 200 attendees.    This new agenda focused on many key points looking to improve the […]

by · December 13, 2013 · Domestic News, Local News, News, Photos

Koppell Report

BRONX ZOO EVENTS A. A week-long celebration at the Bronx Zoo, from December 26- 31, features professional ice carving demonstrations, wildlife-themed ice sculpture displays, an interactive play area and the popular Salute to Wildlife Ice Carving Contest. For full schedule, […]

by · December 12, 2013 · Local News
Santa hears a child's requests

Santa visits Pelham Bay BOLD Nursery School

Santa, his helpers, and neighborhood dignitaries , including Bronx Deputy Borough President Aurelia Green, visited a BOLD (Bronx Organization for the Learning Disabled) Nursery School today.  Everyone enjoyed fun and festivities with Santa as he listened intently so what the […]

by · December 12, 2013 · Local News, News, Photos
Van Nest Christmas Tree Lighting

Van Nest Christmas Tree Lighting

Today, at the convent cross between Unionport Rd. and Victor Street, was a wonderful Christmas Tree lighting.  Community patrons gathered to sing carols and share sweets.  There was also a toy collection for children of Jacobi Hospital.  

by · December 11, 2013 · Local News, News, Photos

Governor Cuomo Launches Anti-Hunger Task Force

Andrew M. Cuomo – Governor Albany, NY (December 9, 2013)                                                                 […]

by · December 9, 2013 · Bulletin Board, Local News