Santa Makes His Way Through the Bronx

Santa gave out toys and hugs at Leroy Pharmacy this past weekend (Photo by David Greene).

Santa made multiple stops in the Bronx this weekend and spread Christmas cheer to hundreds, if not thousands, of Bronx children.

Thanks to Assemblywoman Naomi Rivera, Montefiore Medical Center and Leroy Pharmacy, Santa was able to visit the pharmacy on East 204th Street on Saturday, Dec. 19, and hand out gifts to children.

While Santa entertained the children, Assemblywoman Rivera encouraged the parents to shop at local stores on 204th Street and take advantage of the discount toy prices at Leroy Pharmacy.

“In light of the difficult economic times we are facing as a nation, I think this year’s third annual event is more important than ever. I hope that it will bring joy to many community members and help bolster our small businesses,” said Rivera.

Bronx News Roundup, Dec. 21

Last night, a Bronx resident, Jesus Vega, was shot dead outside of his home in Parkchester. Police do not yet know the motive or the perpetrator of the crime.

For more information about the devastating fire on 204th Street, visit NY1. Also, check back on the blog for more news updates regarding the fire.

Bronx families struggle to save up money for Christmas presents.

After a public housing complex on Magenta Street flooded last Thursday night, emergency crews worked through Friday morning to bring back water and heat to the building.

If the Department of Education follows through with its plan to close Alfred E. Smith high school, adults will not be able to take classes in plumbing and carpentry at the school, as they do now.

The principal of Academy of Letters in the South Bronx will leave her school to accept a position as the mayor of Los Angeles' deputy mayor of education.

In order to help a Brooklyn mother with leukemia, BronxWorks is holding a bone marrow testing drive at 1130 Grand Concourse today in hopes of finding a bone marrow match, which could save the patient's life.

Tree Lighting on Mosholu Parkway

Thursday December 10th: The good people of Norwood and its surrounds assembled in cold weather at the intersection of Bainbridge Avenue and Mosholu Parkway. They came out to be a part of the tree lighting ceremony organized by Community Board 7. St. Brendan's school choir sang Christmas carols while the adults cheered. Politicians and local dignitaries were present. I enjoyed making photographs of my community I hope you enjoy them too.