Weather: Finally, some heat wave relief. It's a breezy 79 degrees right now, with a chance of thunderstorms predicted for later. Temperatures will climb back up again tomorrow but won't be as brutal as this weekend's.
Story of the Day: Bronx is Booming
The cover story on this week's issue of Crain's New York Business takes a look at the number of positive economic indicators happening in the Bronx right now, and argues the borough is in better shape than it's been in years. Booms in job growth, wage increases, an influx of new immigrants and affordable housing are all marking a shift in the Bronx, Crain's Daniel Massey writes.
“There was a time when people were running away from this borough,” local developer Radame Perez told the paper. “But that's an old story.”
Quick Hits:
Same-sex marriages officially became legal in New York yesterday. We'll have an on-the-scene account of weddings at the Bronx County Courthouse for you shortly.
Charles Himple, a chef who works at Red Lobster's Bronx location in Co-Op City, will star in a commercial as part of the seafood chain's new marketing campaign that features actual employees.
Monday, July 25, 2011
Bronx Weekend News Roundup, July 25
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
West Farms Library Closed Until November
The West Farms branch of the New York Public Library, at 2085 Honeywell Ave. (between E. 179th and 180th Streets), is being closed for four months while construction crews replace all of the building's windows, according to a library spokesman. The current windows are "old and not energy-efficient," he said.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Bronx News Roundup, June 14
It's Monday! Time to get back to business and some BX news you may have missed. Enjoy!
In-Tech Academy, in the South Bronx, is currently under investigation by city education officials on charges claiming that students were disciplined by being assigned janitorial duties, such as cleaning toilets.
Jury selection on the case against the four men who allegedly plotted to bomb Riverdale synagogues is set to begin today.
A 4-year-old boy died after tumbling over the railing of his terrace, and falling down 23 stories, in Co-op City. For a story on the father's reaction click here.
The Hutchinson Metro Center, in the Bronx, has agreed to shine the colors of Mother Teresa's order on August 26, in honor of her 100th birthday, after Empire State Building officials said no.
State Sen. Ruben Diaz Sr. has stuck to his guns, and refuses to vote on any more budget cuts, even with the threat of a state government shutdown. The Daily News has more.
Some senate leaders are confident that a government shutdown will not be happening. Read more here.
The 32-year-old man who received a rare heart and liver transplant at Montefiore Medical Center, was able to return home to his family on Friday.
Nearly 600 high school students rallied outside of City Hall on Friday in support of free student MetroCards, which the MTA has threatened to take away.
John H. Reynolds, the Green Party candidate for NY State Senate, in the 33rd senate district, spoke out on a number of issues, including worker's rights and the need to empower communities of color, at the South Bronx Community Congress meeting held at Hostos Commuity College, earlier this month.
The New York Public Library's Summer Reading 2010 Program, kicked off at the Bronx Library Center in Fordham, on Friday. Read more here.
The New York Yankees Museum reveals its 'Subway Series' exhibit.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Bronx Events, March 25 - April 1
On Sun. March 28, Lehman College presents Classical Music, A Promise of Spring, a concert performed by the Lehman College Community Band. It will be held in the Lovinger Theater at 2 p.m. Admission is FREE For more information call (718) 960-8247.
On Sat. March 27, the Bronx Library Center at 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd will host Papo Pepin y Su Orchesta at 2:30 p.m. Admission is FREE. For more info you can call (718) 579-4244 or visit http://www.nypl.org/
The Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance (BAAD) presents its Annual Women's Festival. On Fri. March 26 at 8 p.m. they are presenting An Evening With Cherrie Moraga, where she will read from her essays, plays and new materials. Admission is $20. On April 1, BAAD is presenting Drama and Comedy featuring Carmelita Tropicana and Carolyn Ritteray. Admission is $15. For more info you can call (718) 842-5223.
March 27 at 7 p.m., the Riverdale Yonkers Society for Ethical Culture presents Beethoven the Cello Sonatas, music on film. Admission is $5. For more info call (718) 548-4445.
The Bronx Museum will be holding a FREE Open House on Sun. March 28 from 12-6p.m. It will be celebrating the launching of two civil rights exhibits through the works of young African-American artists. For more info call (718) 681-6000.
