Soundview Park adds new dog run
The new dog run is located near the park’s entrance at Lafayette Avenue between Colgate and Boynton.
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Bronxites rally against rezoning plan
Hundreds turned out on Thursday evening to protest a plan to redevelop 73 blocks of Jerome Avenue, potentially harming the Bronx’s low-income residents and workers.
The Point receives Venezuelan foreign minister
Venezeuela’s foreign minister made a stop at The Point in September to commemorate the 10th anniversary of former Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez’s visit.
Incumbents sweep Democratic primaries
Incumbents held serve across the South Bronx in four Democratic primaries on Sept. 13. In
Three Democratic primaries slated in Hunts Point, Longwood
Voters go to the polls today to cast their ballots in three local primaries.
Lawsuit fails to block Bronx primaries
But federal judge leaves opening for plaintiffs to pursue their case A federal judge declined
Lawsuit alleges massive fraud by Bronx Democrats
A lawsuit claims leaders of the borough’s Democratic Party have carried out a long-running, elaborate scheme to rig the makeup of its ruling body to their liking.
Young activists learn the art of advocacy
A group of ambitious young students closed out their productive summer on a high note at The Point CDC on Aug. 11, with a performance that included music and circus tricks for the community.
Festival brings a taste of Ghana to Crotona Park
Africans from across the city celebrated Ghanaian culture at the 7th annual Afro Cultural Parade and Festival in Crotona Park on Aug. 13.
Break-ins decimate Longwood garden
A popular Longwood community garden is clawing its way back after it was broken into on three consecutive days in early August, and most of its tools and produce stolen.
Facelift begins at historic Longwood park
A $3 million allocation from the city will be used to build new skate park and basketball courts, buy new equipment and renovate the amphitheater.
Fundraising starts for September primary
Councilman Rafael Salamanca Jr. has built an early fund-raising lead in advance of the September Democratic primary, with big contributions from the Bronx Democratic Party machine and elected officials, along with numerous smaller contributions.
New mall to open soon next to Bruckner Boulevard
A long-awaited retail mall is scheduled to open on Hunts Point Avenue this fall, but will look much different than an ambitious proposal presented to Community Board 2 five years ago.
Town Hall warns of dangers of underage drinking
A panel of substance abuse professionals and law enforcement officers presented cautionary tales warning about
Floating Pool Lady reopens
The Floating Lady Pool opened on June 29. It’s open to the public daily from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. and again from 4- 7 p.m.
Serrano wins Democratic primary
Rep. Jose E. Serrano won the New York Democratic primary on June 28, trouncing the
P.S. 48 principal retiring after 31 years
Under principal Roxanne Cardona, P.S. 48 has become a kind of sanctuary for students and parents dealing with issues like domestic abuse and evictions from their homes. She is retiring after 31 years at the school.
Tuesday’s primary pits incumbent against upstart
Longtime Democratic incumbent Jose E. Serrano will try to fend off a challenge from a political newcomer in Tuesday’s primary in New York’s 15th Congressional District.
Longwood nonprofit faces fraud charges
The accused mastermind behind a long-running scam to rip off millions from the federal government while subjecting the developmentally disabled to unnecessary medical tests at a Longwood clinic is facing up to 25 years in state prison if found guilty.
New top cop takes over in Hunts Point
A cop with a history of taking down some of the borough’s notorious gangs and crews is the new commanding officer at the 41st Precinct.
Cop who died in 9/11 cleanup memorialized
A plaque was unveiled to honor the late Lieutenant M. Christopher Pupo, who died on June 23, 2012 at the age of 39, after battling cancer contracted while cleaning up the rubble from the Twin Towers after 9/11.
Vigil held for slain mother of three
More than 100 people gathered at the John Adams Houses playground in Longwood on Wednesday, holding candles and anti-gun banners to remember 29 year old Jessica White and to condemn the neighborhood’s continued gun violence.
Blink Fitness gym opening in Longwood
A second Blink Fitness gym is due to open in Longwood later this year, at
Sickening smell blankets Longwood
Residents and Community Board 2 are anxious to find the source of an odor that has failed the air in Longwood for several months, sickening many. A middle school sits right in its path.
Founding principal leaves behind vision for Girls Prep
Josie Carbone, who became principal at Girls Prep on Kelly St. in 2009, is featured in a new book that profiles several school leaders who have built exemplary schools in underserved NYC communities. She’ll be leaving the day-to-day operations at Girls Prep to replicate her programs here at other locations.