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Bronx Times Reporter
Ocasio-Cortez beats Crowley/Political novice, socialist wins Democratic primary battle
Bronx Times Reporter
Ocasio-Cortez beats Crowley/Political novice, socialist wins Democratic primary battle
A woman from the Bronx just made history. Read more…
Williamsbridge
King Honors Spellman HS Champs
A local councilman honored five Cardinal Spellman High School teams for their championship wins. Read more…
Bronx Times Reporter
King Launches Bronx River Flotilla
Councilman Andy King joined the Bronx River Alliance in launching the Amazing Bronx River Flotilla at Shoelace Park last month Read more…
Bronx Times Reporter
Electeds March In National PR Parade
Bronx elected officials used the parade as an opportunity to highlight the plight of the island of Puerto Rico. Read more…
Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. joined members of the city’s LGBTQ community for a historic flag raising event at the Bronx County Building. Read more…
Pelham Parkway
NFL Hall Of Famer Carson Visits NYISE Students
Pelham Parkway
NFL Hall Of Famer Carson Visits NYISE Students
Harry Carson, the retired Pro Football Hall of Fame player who put fear in opponents’ offenses as a fierce New York Giants linebacker, gave an inspirational address and helped present shiny new trophies to more than 60 student athletes with disabilities. Read more…
Bronx Times Reporter
Gjonaj Marches In Immigrant Day Parade
A local councilman joined others in celebrating our city’s diversity! Read more…
Woodstock
Street, treatment facility named for Lorriane Montenegro
One of the Bronx’s most dedicated women has now seen something dedicated to herself. Read more…
After almost six weeks, the Thurgood Marshall Junior Mock Trial Competition announced its 2018 winners. Read more…
Bronx Times Reporter
Youth Showcase Salsa Dance Moves
Good Shepherd Services’ Salsa Scholars Program hosted its seventh annual end-of-season Salsa Congress. Read more…
Baychester
King Sponsors Prom/Senior Outfits
Baychester
King Sponsors Prom/Senior Outfits
M.S. 180 senior class colleagues Chrisean Cross and Muslimat Oguntola were all smiles as they enjoyed shopping for their prom and senior dance outfits at the Mall at Bay Plaza courtesy of Councilman Andy King. Read more…
Bronx Times Reporter
African-American Music Month
Bronx Times Reporter
African-American Music Month
Councilman Andy King and the City Council’s Black, Latino and Asian Caucus celebrated African-American Music Appreciation Month on the steps of City Hall. Read more…
Bronx Times Reporter
Salamanca Marches In National PR Parade
Councilman Rafael Salamanca, along with city, state and federal elected officials, marched in the annual Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, June 10 in Manhattan. Read more…
Bronx Times Reporter
Elders Rally For Senior Planet Centers
Bronx Times Reporter
Elders Rally For Senior Planet Centers
Adaline Walker Santiago rallied with many local elders asking the City Council to save and bring more Senior Planet centers to NYC and the Bronx. Read more…
Pelham Parkway
Gjonaj Celebrates Father’s Day
Councilman Mark Gjonaj celebrated Father’s Day with elders in the 13th Council District at Bronx House. Read more…
Locust Point
Locust Point wants dangerous I-95 exit ramp fixed
Blind spots in one intersection of Locust Point could cause major trouble, according to residents of the area. Read more…
Bronx Times Reporter
BRAG Hosts Barbecue For All Day
Bronx Times Reporter
BRAG Hosts Barbecue For All Day
Good Shepherd Services’ Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence Programs hosted its Barbecue Day for All celebration on Sunday, June 10. Read more…
Bronx Times Reporter
King Thanks Dominican Day Parade Leaders
Councilman Andy King joined his colleagues in thanking the dedicated people behind the Dominican Day Parade. Read more…
Baychester
King, Vols Offer Cleaner Streets
Baychester
King, Vols Offer Cleaner Streets
A local councilman and a group of volunteers participated in Operation Cleaner Streets. Read more…
Bronx Times Reporter
Salamanca Named MSGB&G Community Leader
Councilman Rafael Salamanca was honored with the Madison Square Garden Boys and Girls Club Community Leader of the Year Award. Read more…
Fordham South
Cadets Engage In Drill Competition
Fordham South
Cadets Engage In Drill Competition
Cadets from the CYO Sea Cadet Corps, Star Of The Sea - Sea Cadet Corps and the New York Grey Cadets competed in squad drills, platoon drills and individual drill downs. Read more…
Throggs Neck
Community Farmers Market Opens
Northeast Bronx Community Farmers Market Project celebrated its grand opening on Tuesday, June 12 at Preston High School. Read more…
Pelham Parkway
Jewish Center Hosts Evening Of Inspiration
The Bronx Jewish Center hosted an exciting Evening of Inspiration celebration! Read more…
Fordham
NYBG’s Edible Garden to bear fruits of knowledge
The New York Botanical Garden’s state-of-the-art gardening educational facility is in full bloom! Read more…
Pelham Bay
#MINIPiano block party surprises Pelham Bay residents
All it took was a piano, a mini coup and some dancers to go outside for a few hours. Read more…
Baychester
Astor LL Challenger’s All Star Game
Astor Little League Challenger Division hosted its All Star Game on Sunday, June 10. Read more…
City Island
P.S. 175 Service Awards Ceremony
Councilman Mark Gjonaj recently congratulated P.S. 175 students and their families on receiving their service awards. Read more…
Fordham South
KIDZ BOP Kids Perform At P.S. 91
The KIDZ BOP Kids made a surprise stop in the Bronx during their ‘KIDZ BOP Live 2018’ tour. Read more…
Bronx Times Reporter
Salamanca Attends BronxWorks Gala
BronxWorks recently celebrated its annual gala ceremony. Read more…
Soundview
Soundview Drug Free Coalition Meets
The Soundview Community Drug Free Coalition met on Tuesday, June 12 at Odyssey House. Read more…
Morris Park
Williamsbridge Center Hosts Summer BBQ
Morris Park
Williamsbridge Center Hosts Summer BBQ
Williamsbridge Center residents and staff enjoyed some early summer fun! Read more…
Bedford Park
Toyota Body Shop Fire Damages Cars
Bedford Park
Toyota Body Shop Fire Damages Cars
Firefighters responded to a fire at a Toyota auto body shop on 3230 Jerome Avenue on Wednesday, June 13 at 8:30 p.m. Read more…
Pelham Bay
Post 620 Hosts Retirement Of The Colors
The Samuel H. Young American Legion Post 620 gave several discarded American flags a proper send off. Read more…
Throggs Neck
American Legion hosts ‘sock drive’ for combat troops
Local east Bronx American Legion posts are taking up an effort to bring comfort to U.S. troops serving overseas in Afghanistan. Read more…
Bedford Park
De Witt Clinton HS painters destroy major art piece
School curriculum is often accused of covering over history, but not like this. Read more…
The Third Avenue Business Improvement District honored several local leaders at its annual meeting and breakfast. Read more…
Bronx Times Reporter
Gjonaj Marches In National PR Parade
Councilman Mark Gjonaj marched for Puerto Rico at the National Puerto Rican Day Parade representing District 13 and the Bronx. Read more…
Fordham South
I.S. 206’s Health, Community & Multicultural Fair
I.S. 206 hosted its 15th annual Health, Community and Multicultural Fair at 2280 Aqueduct Avenue. Read more…
Williamsbridge
King Visits St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Williamsbridge
King Visits St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Councilman Andy King joined his neighbors at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church for their parish’s Men on a Mission Awards and Spiritual Jazz Concert. Read more…
Councilman Andy King joined joined Co-op City American Legion Post 1871 and Riverbay Corp. members in saluting our nation’s fallen warriors. Read more…
Bedford Park
P.S. 77 Gardening Nutures Community
The service learning activity brought local families and school staff together as active participants promoting community building and a hands-on learning experience around a science-realted topic. Read more…
Grand Concourse
WHEDco Hosts Family Engagement Night
Grand Concourse
WHEDco Hosts Family Engagement Night
The Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation’s after-school team hosted a Family Engagement Night event at P.S./I.S. 218 on Friday, June 8. Read more…
Mott Haven
Lottery Winner Slain Inside Mott Haven Home
Police need your help solving the murder of a lottery winner in Mott Haven. Read more…
Allerton
Muslim Center Hosts Eid Prayer Event
Bronx Muslim Center joined the community in commemorating Eid al-Fitr at Bronx Park East. Read more…
Pelham Parkway
SCA to add ADA compliant main entrance, reception area
A high school will be getting a major new addition to the building it has called home for decades. Read more…
Bronx Times Reporter
Art to quell graffiti outside three local high schools
Bronx Times Reporter
Art to quell graffiti outside three local high schools
A new action plan for deterring graffiti has been set, with a local leader tagging students for help. Read more…
Bronxites took a trip back to the 1980s in a summer fashion show at Mott Haven Bar and Grill. Read more…
Pelham Parkway
Gjonaj Speaks At PPNA Meeting
ouncilman Mark Gjonaj was a guest speaker at the Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Association’s recent meeting. Read more…
Pelham Bay
Zoodohos Peghe’s PB Greek Festival
The annual Zoodohos Pege Greek Festival had Bronxites cheering ‘opa’ from Wednesday, June 13 to Sunday, June 17! Read more…
Tremont
Dr. Bedell Earns Sloan Public Service Award
Dr. Jane Bedell received the ‘the Nobel Prize for City Government.’ Read more…
Mott Haven
4 Injured In Multi-Vehicle Collision
Mott Haven
4 Injured In Multi-Vehicle Collision
Four people are recovering following a multi vehicle collision that happened on Saturday, June 9 around 3 p.m. at 463 E. 149th Street. Read more…
Bronx Times Reporter
Around Town: News from your neighbors
Check out the latest announcements from Around Town. Read more…
Co-op City
“No” animal shelter: CB10/H&Z Committee opposes Bartow Ave. site
A community that could be playing host to the borough’s first full-service animal shelter in decades wants it to go elsewhere. Read more…
City Island
CI drug supplier caused overdose
A notorious City Island drug supplier was brought to justice on Tuesday, June 12 and the community hopes the conviction will help turn the tides on the opioid epidemic. Read more…
Morris Park
Knights of Columbus Contribution
The New York Chapter of the Knights of Columbus hosted their 118th Annual Charity Ball on Saturday, June 2. Read more…
Van Nest
Warneke Speaks At VNNA Meeting
Community Board 11 district manager Jeremy Warneke was the guest speaker at the Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance’s June meeting. Read more…
Bronx Times Reporter
BCHS Honors Councilman Gjonaj
A local councilman received a prestigious honor from the Bronx County Historical Society. Read more…
Eastchester
Young K&Q Chess Club Builds Bridges
Eastchester
Young K&Q Chess Club Builds Bridges
The Young Kings and Queens Chess Club held a friendly chess competition to help build bridges. Read more…
Throggs Neck
Parkchester Chorus Sings ‘A Musical Potpourri’
The Parkchester Chorus gave a heavenly performance at First Lutheran Church of Throggs Neck. Read more…
Bronx Times Reporter
Salamanca Honors Parks Officers
Bronx Times Reporter
Salamanca Honors Parks Officers
A local councilman spoke at the celebration honoring Urban Park Rangers, Central Communications and Parks Enforcement. Read more…
A ceremony was held on June 15th at Station 26 to commemorate the life of Arroyo, many elected officials attended, including Mayor Bill de Blasio. Read more…
Soundview
Bronx Center Residents Bowl For Dollars
Bronx Center residents enjoyed bowling for dollars on Monday, June 4. Read more…
Soundview
Food Bazaar Reopens At Bruckner Commons
Food Bazaar Supermarket celebrated its grand re-opening at 1630 Bruckner Boulevard! Read more…
Parkchester
Holy Ramadan Iftar For All
The Bangladeshi American Community Council provided the community with some holiday cheer this Ramadan season. Read more…
Spencer Estate
NYRR Open Run’s PB Park Effort
Spencer Estate
NYRR Open Run’s PB Park Effort
The New York Road Runners hosted a Pelham Bay Park Effort meeting at International Caterers of Distinction. Read more…
Hunts Point
Salamanca Funds Rocking The Boat
Councilman Rafael Salamanca presented Rocking the Boat a check for $625,000 to support programming costs, renovations and expansions. Read more…
Soundview
Monroe Campus honors longtime coach in field renaming
A weekend celebration honored a James Monroe High School coaching legend. Read more…
Throggs Neck
TN merchants rally behind BID: heads for CB10 approval
The Thoggs Neck BID is headed for a CB10 vote. Read more…
Bronx Times Reporter
BronxWorks’ Youth Science Fair
BronxWorks held a STEAM Fair on Friday, June 1 for youth at their after school program at its Bronxchester and Third Avenue locations. Read more…
Hunts Point
Food Bank For New York City’s Million Meals Club
Food Bank for New York City honored several organizations that have contributed more than five million meals to needy New Yorkers. Read more…
Soundview
Holy Family Kids At Publishing Party
Holy Family School second graders enjoyed celebrating their class’ Publishing Party Spring 2018 event. Read more…
Fordham
Bronx Day Held At NYBG
Bronxites enjoyed some much needed fun in the sun at this year’s Bronx Day celebration on Saturday, June 9 at the New York Botanical Garden. Read more…
Woodstock
Lorraine Montenegro Street Co-Naming
Woodstock
Lorraine Montenegro Street Co-Naming
Councilman Rafael Salamanca, community leaders and local elected officials attended the ribbon-cutting of the Lorraine Montenegro Women and Children’s Program Facility at 773 Prospect Avenue. Read more…
Morris Heights
29-year HIV AIDS survivor preaches on risk-taking
Ed Shaw was an average New Yorker; he lived in Manhattan, held a job and was very social. In 1988, Ed received the news that rocked him to his core and changed his life. Read more…
A local hospital honored a cross section of its workforce that it recruited to come to the United States and trained decades ago. Read more…
Van Cortlandt Village
Boy Scouts Golf Tourney At VCPk
The Boy Scouts hosted its sixth annual Boy Scout Golf Invitational at Van Cortlandt Golf Course Clubhouse. Read more…
Pelham Parkway
St. Catharine Academy Wins Softball Championship
Pelham Parkway
St. Catharine Academy Wins Softball Championship
St. Catharine Academy’s Varsity Softball team won the Division A Bronx-Westchester championship with an undefeated season! Read more…
Soundview
FDNY, DYCD Teach Fire Safety Lesson
Soundview
FDNY, DYCD Teach Fire Safety Lesson
The FDNY and Department of Youth and Community Development welcomed local students, ranging from kindergarten to eighth grade, to learn important fire safety tips. Read more…
Pelham Parkway
National Gun Violence Awareness Day
In honor of National Gun Violence Awareness Day, a local councilman joined the Pelham Parkway Houses residents to raise awareness about this epidemic, honor the victims and survivors and fight for a safer NYC. Read more…
Mott Haven
Lincoln Earns Nat’l Leape Ahead Award
Mott Haven
Lincoln Earns Nat’l Leape Ahead Award
Lincoln Hospital received a prestigious honor from the American Association for Physician Leadership. Read more…
Councilman Rafael Salamanca was one of four honorees recognized at this year’s gala. Read more…
Pelham Bay
St. Theresa’s Feast returns with a ‘family-friendly’ push
We are a family parish which is why we are making this the focus,” Read more…
Mott Haven
Diego Beekman presents Mott Haven jail alternative
Before there were talks of a jail, the NYPD tow pound in Mott Haven was being eyed for other purposes. Read more…
Throggs Neck
Bayview Restaurant’s Grand Opening
Throggs Neck
Bayview Restaurant’s Grand Opening
Bayview Restaurant hosted its grand opening on Saturday, June 2 at 134 Pennyfield Avenue. Read more…
CEI student artists and activists of I.S. 219 unveiled their social action large-scale mural expressing their call to action for a peaceful, healthy community on Friday, June 8 at 3630 Third Avenue. Read more…
Bronx Times Reporter
CNR School Of Nursing 40th Year
The College of New Rochelle’s School of Nursing and Healthcare Professions marked its 40th anniversary. Read more…
Bronx Times Reporter
King Intros Panic Buttons Legislation
Councilman Andy King introduced legislation to institute panic buttons for drivers of taxicabs, street hail liveries and for-hire vehicles, which would ensure the safety of livery drivers when confronted with an emergency. Read more…
Bronx Times Reporter
School District 12 Scholarship Breakfast
Councilman Rafael Salamanca recently attended the inaugural School District 12 Scholarship Breakfast. Read more…
Soundview
‘Sex Money Murder’ true-crime book released
An English-American journalist penned a book about how the crack epidemic rattled a borough community two decades ago. Read more…
Bronxites saluted a family man who believed in liberty and the ‘American Cause’. Read more…
Bronx Times Reporter
45th Precinct Cop of the Month
Bronx Times Reporter
45th Precinct Cop of the Month
A police officer was honored at the 45th Precinct Community Council meeting on Thursday, June 7 as the precinct’s ‘cop of the month.’ Read more…
St. Barnabas Hospital, Belmont Business Improvement District and Councilman Ritchie Torres’ Office hosted the annual ‘Picture a Healthier You’ Health Fair on Sunday, June 3 on Crescent Avenue between Adams Place and Belmont Avenue. Read more…
Concourse
Hayes Class Of 2018 Graduation
Concourse
Hayes Class Of 2018 Graduation
Congratulations to Cardinal Hayes High School’s Class of 2018 upon their graduation! Read more…
Westchester Square
Library Representatives Visit Gjonaj
A local councilman was pleased to welcome library representatives to his district office. Read more…
Bronx Times Reporter
Gjonaj Attends Intervention Site Opening
Councilman Mark Gjonaj recently attended the opening of the new GABI-Group Attachment Based Intervention Site in the North Bronx. Read more…
Westchester Square
For Kids To Be Kids Fun Day
The day started with a mini parade up Westchester Avenue to Westchester Square’s Owen Dolan Park Amphitheater where a day of old fashioned games, live entertainment and music began. Read more…
Bronx Times Reporter
Rye Ford Subaru Funds POTS
Part of the Solutions received a generous gift from Subaru of America, Inc. and Rye Ford Subaru. Read more…
Bronx Times Reporter
Police Blotter
The latest police reports and crime news from all across the Bronx. Read more…
Eastchester
Edenwald YMCA’s ULURP passes in record time
The Edenwald YMCA received a thumbs-up from the NYC Council. Read more…
Bronx Times Reporter
‘New York Salutes America’ on June 28th
The whole community is being invited to a fireworks show that has become a borough tradition at Orchard Beach. Read more…
Morris Park
Abrazo Boricua Honors PR Trailblazers
Local elected officials joined 500 residents in honoring distinguished Puerto Rican trailblazers helping to better our borough and NYC. Read more…
Grand Concourse
Taino Awards Honors Culture Preserving Leaders
Grand Concourse
Taino Awards Honors Culture Preserving Leaders
The tenth annual Taino Awards sets apart those individuals who have served their community and have continued the tradition of restoring and preserving Taino culture. Read more…
The City Island Chamber of Commerce’s Spring 2018 Arts and Crafts Fair was held on Saturday, June 2 and Sunday, June 3 along City Island Avenue. Read more…
Westchester Square
Bronx Faces Showcases Borough’s Diversity
Westchester Square
Bronx Faces Showcases Borough’s Diversity
Art imitates life in a brand new exhibit on display in Westchester Square! Read more…
Crotona Park East
NYJTL Mayor’s Cup Finals A ‘Grand Slam’
Tennis fans and supporters enjoyed this year’s sports competition at Cary Leeds Tennis Center. Read more…
Police need your help solving a fatal late night shooting in Belmont. Read more…
Bronx Times Reporter
Around Town: News from your neighbors
Bronx Times Reporter
Around Town: News from your neighbors
Check out the latest announcements from Around Town. Read more…
Bronx Times Reporter
Sea of litter storms beach/Waves of disgusting debris spoils the ‘Bronx Riviera’
“Nobody throws anything away at the beach, people come, drink, eat and leave their garbage like a busboy is going to come pickup after them” Read more…
Ferry Point Park
What a relief: FP comfort station
Ferry Point Park
What a relief: FP comfort station
A long-awaited improvement to a well-used city park has come to fruition. Read more…
City Island
City Island Memorial Day Parade
City Islanders remembered our nation’s fallen heroes on Memorial Day. Read more…
Morris Park
49th Precinct Community Council’s Fellowship Breakfast
The precinct and council honored police officers and civilians for their outstanding accomplishments over the past year. Read more…
Morrisania
Morrisania Revitalization Corp. Awards Gala
Councilman Andy King and his wife Neva Shillingford-King attended the Morrisania Revitalization Corporation Awards Celebration on Saturday, May 12. Read more…
Kingsbridge Heights
High Schoolers Win Scholarships
Two Bronx high schoolers earned some big money to help advance their education. Read more…
Parkchester
Author Reads To St. Helena Students
City Island author Elisa Huberman recently read her latest book ‘The Upsidedown Giraffe’ to the St. Helena School kindergarten, first and second-grade students. Read more…
Hunts Point
The Point’s ‘Blank Plate’ cooks up session’s last meal
It started as concept to end community violence and evolved into community meals. Read more…
Mott Haven
Smallest Mollusk Museum At Lincoln
Lincoln Hospital announced the temporary installation of what is being billed as the world’s ‘Smallest Mollusk Museum’ in the hospital’s front lobby. Read more…
