Rolling Out Health Bucks At Poe Park

By Richard Bucey So-called Health Bucks are coming to a farmers market near you, thanks to a northwest Bronx councilman. “Come on, who’s excited about Health Bucks!?!” exclaimed Councilman Ritchie Torres, flanked by children and supporters at the Poe Park Greenmarket.

Learning About Diabetes at the Bronx Zoo By IMANI HALL Patients at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore learned a lesson on diabetes in a more kid-friendly setting–the Bronx Zoo. Young diabetics were shuttled to the popular attraction on July 15, learning the importance of remaining healthy.

Cuomo Administration Hails Completion of Alexander Hamilton Bridge Facelift

by David Cruz A historic bridge linking the Bronx to Manhattan has wrapped up major construction thanks to a massive $415 million facelift, the Cuomo Administration announced today.

Norwood Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Fitr

With the end of Ramadan, hundreds of local Muslims celebrated Eid al-Fitr with a massive prayer service at the Williamsbridge Oval field on Monday, July 29. Wearing Taqiyah caps, men and boys bowed several times during the ceremony for Eid ul-Fitr, meaning Feast of Breaking the Fast. The month-long holiday requires Muslims to fast all day, though by sundown Muslims will enjoy a hearty meal. Organizers also pleaded with the faithful to help raise a half million dollars for the North Bronx Islamic Center, which is still being constructed. The center will be a four-story building complete ith a funeral home, an Islamic

by Pamela Segura The public typically experiences visual art at its conclusion, forgoing the opportunity to see the creative methods, processes and work spaces of artists.

Stomping Out Sarcoma

After Years of Wrangling, New Skating Park Slated For Williamsbridge Oval Park

by Pamela Segura Early this week, new funds were earmarked for a skating park inside Williamsbridge Oval Park following mobilization efforts by community groups.

Business Beat – An Original Store at the Fordham BID

By DAVID CRUZ For Fordham businessman Jason Mizrahi, the secret to operating a successful religious shop wasn’t taught in college, but told by his intuitive father–treat the customer well.

New Kingsbridge Retail Landlord Postpones Rent Hike For Merchants

by David Cruz Merchants facing a rent hike along a stretch of stores near the Kingsbridge Armory are breathing easier for now after hearing news their impending high rent will be delayed. Rents were to have gone up Aug. 1. At a meeting hosted by the Northwest Bronx Community & Clergy Coalition and the Northwest Bronx Democrats at St. Tolentine Church on Fordham. Steven Lorenzo, a realtor with NAI Friedland, told the audience that New Kingsbridge LLC, the new landlord to two properties on the corner of West Kingsbridge Road and Jerome Avenue has decided to arrive at a compromise