Post Tagged with: "Morris Park"

Celebrating Grand Marshall Mario Cilento at the 39th Annual Columbus Day Parade

Celebrating Grand Marshall Mario Cilento at the 39th Annual Columbus Day Parade

Under a beautiful and cloudless blue sky, the 39th Bronx Italian Heritage Parade marched down Morris Park Avenue to Williamsbridge Road. The day was marked with mild temperatures that are usually typical of summer. The parade, as always, was hosted […]

by · October 12, 2015 · Cultures, Holidays, Local News
Tensions Run High at Morris Park Legionnaires’ Town Hall

Tensions Run High at Morris Park Legionnaires’ Town Hall

In an eerie repeat of events, residents gathered at a second town hall on the recent outbreak of Legionnaires’ in the Morris Park section. Anxious residents filled the room at Maestro’s Caterer’s as local politicians and Department of Health and […]

Reminder – Town Hall Meeting on About Legionnaires’ Disease, October 1st

Reminder – Town Hall Meeting on About Legionnaires’ Disease, October 1st

Klein & Gjonaj’s Legionnaires’ Disease Rx: Free screenings & treatment at ProHealth urgent care clinic for seniors/uninsured

Klein & Gjonaj’s Legionnaires’ Disease Rx: Free screenings & treatment at ProHealth urgent care clinic for seniors/uninsured

Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) and Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj (D-Bronx) today announced a partnership with ProHealth Urgent Care in Morris Park for free Legionnaires’ disease evaluations and treatment for seniors and uninsured residents.   “Legionnaires’ disease is completely treatable with antibiotics […]

by · October 1, 2015 · Government, Health, News
Legionnaires’ In Morris Park: What’s Up with That

Legionnaires’ In Morris Park: What’s Up with That

Weeks after the Legionnaires’ outbreak was declared over in a large swath of the South Bronx after claiming 12 lives and infecting more than 120 people, a small cluster was discovered the following day at Melrose Houses, NYCHA development. Four people […]

One dead, 12 Infected from Morris Park Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak

One dead, 12 Infected from Morris Park Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak

One person has died in connection to the recent Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in the Morris Park section of the Bronx, city officials said Wednesday. On September 28th, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene announced that seven […]

Town Hall Meeting About Legionnaires’ Disease – October 1st at Maestro’s Caterer’s

Town Hall Meeting About Legionnaires’ Disease – October 1st at Maestro’s Caterer’s

Bronx River Ramble Series Presents Downing Brook – August 8th

Bronx River Ramble Series Presents Downing Brook – August 8th

Please join the Bronx River Alliance with their Bronx River Ramble Series along with members of the East Bronx History Forum as we explore the long forgotten Downing Brook as it winds its way through the neighborhoods of Morris Park […]

by · August 3, 2015 · Bulletin Board, History
Volunteers Needed By Albanian American Open Hand Assn

Volunteers Needed By Albanian American Open Hand Assn

  The Albanian American Open Hand Association is seeking volunteers.   Volunteers are invited to join Open Hand Association members on Sunday, July 12 from 1 – 5 PM to pack clothes. The gathering takes place this afternoon at OHA offices […]

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Letters to the Editor: Retort for School Naming Controversy from Van Nest Resident

Retort to Mr. D’Angelo As a life long resident, born and raised in lower Van Nest, I personally take offense to Mr. D’Angelo’s allegations toward Ms. Ferrara. It is perfectly fine to disagree with someone, but Mr. D’Angelo did it […]

Morris Park Community Association Honors Chris Di Costanzo

Morris Park Community Association Honors Chris Di Costanzo

There was dinner, dancing, and laughter this past Saturday at The Morris Park Community Association’s 41st annual dinner dance at the Marina del Rey. Over 300 people attended to include leaders from many other communities as well as city-wide and […]

Councilman Vacca Visits PS 108 Theater Program

Councilman Vacca Visits PS 108 Theater Program

Councilman James Vacca saw his member dollars being put to good work Wednesday at P.S. 108 Philip J. Abinanti School in Morris Park, stopping by to see the Inside Broadway program in action.

by · February 27, 2014 · Local News

Ann Clair’s Big Sandwich

Guest post written by Bronx Hipster’s Ruth Papazian Family-owned Ann Clair’s Salumeria has been the home of “The Big Sandwich” in the East Bronx neighborhood of Morris Park for more than 40 years. It takes roughly 15 minutes and seven pounds […]

by · February 18, 2014 · Business, Special Sections