History Breathes at St. Ann’s School

By David Cruz Call it Night at the Museum for this local catholic school!

Be Healthy – Learning About Stroke, Courtesy of Montefiore

By DAVID CRUZ The telltale signs of a stroke are subtle and often painless, with victims at times completely unaware they’ve experienced one. But Montefiore Medical Center’s Stern Stroke Center, as part of May’s Stroke Awareness Month, is increasing efforts that will encourage Bronxites to understand the causes of stroke and ways to prevent it.

Pop-Art for Laundromats Brings Color to Laundry Day

By Richard Bucey Washing clothes just got a bit more colorful! On May 16 a laundromat in Melrose was adorned with bright and colorful art courtesy of some 200 students from local schools.

The COVE Celebrates 25 Years

By DAVID CRUZ At an unassuming building on Gates Place, movie magic is born. So are skills needed to be an upstanding citizen and a creative thinker.

Business Beat – A Budding Merchant Association in the Heart of Kingsbridge

By David Cruz To manage a merchants association, one has to think like a merchant.

Out & About (May 15 – 28, 2014)

Editor’s Pick Bronx Week Parade and Festival The public is invited to the free annual Bronx Week Parade along Mosholu Parkway, May 18 at noon, featuring celebrities, marching bands, and a variety of groups. Reviewing stand will be on Mosholu Parkway East at Van Cortlandt Avenue. Parade will be followed by free Food and Arts Festival, from noon to 6 p.m., at Mosholu Parkway and Bainbridge Avenue, featuring hand-crafted items, free health screenings, information on services and health insurance, and live music all day. For more information on the week’s events and parade route details, call (718) 590-3500/22.

Inquiring Photographer – The De Blasio Housing Plan

By DAVID GREENE This week we asked readers their thoughts on Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan to create or improve 200,000 low-income housing apartments around the city. I haven’t really heard about it, but I think it’s a great opportunity for low-income people who can’t afford a high rent. –Leonardo Melendez

Neighborhood Notes

Penny Drive Tender Tots hosts its First Annual Penny Drive through May 17 to help benefit the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore. Pennies can be dropped off at 3322 Decatur Ave., between 209th Street and Gun Hill Road weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (347) 865-4100. It’s My Park Day Volunteers are needed for “It’s My Park Day.” The Friends of Van Cortlandt Park meet on Sunday, May 18 at 10 a.m. at the compost site at VC Park (enter at Broadway and Mosholu Avenue). For more information, call (718) 601-1553. The Bedford-Mosholu Community Association meets