Fire Devastates Gun Hill Road Building

If you had walked into 66 W. Gun Hill Rd. early last week, you would have seen the aftermath of a disaster — clouds of smoke and dust everywhere, apartments covered in black rubble, and several tenants in the process of moving into emergency housing.

Owen Dolen Park’s $5 Million Facelift

The $5 million renovation of Owen Dolen Park in Westchester Square was unveiled last Wednesday, June 5, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Bronx Brewery Launches Canny Expansion Plan (Plus, where you can find their beer in the Boogie Down)

For two years, the Bronx Brewery has been tapping into the craft beer scene at brew pubs and hip restaurants throughout New York City.

Monroe Graduate Opens Dry Cleaner In Front of Alma Mater

Amauris Jimenez put his studies to real-life use by opening his second dry cleaning store on Jerome Avenue, just across the street from his alma mater, Monroe College.

Op-Ed: Correcting Oliver’s Wrongs

Jeff Klein, a Democrat from the Bronx, is co-leader of the Senate with Republican Dean Skelos. On May 31, we published an op-ed from City Councilman Oliver Koppell urging State Senator Jeff Klein to force a vote on campaign finance reform legislation that passed overwhelmingly in the Democrat-led Assembly, but is opposed by Republicans in the Senate. This is Klein’s rebuttal.

Bronx Notes: Non-Profit Leaders Sought

We Are the Bronx is recruiting non-profit leaders for its 2013-2014 Fellowship class, a 9-month professional development and networking program to receive leadership training with citywide experts. Application deadline is June 28. For more information, call (212) 983-4800 ext. 122 or visit wearethebronx.org/getinvolved.

Q & A: Technology Teacher Talks Chess Program at PS 56

Arafath Kazi, the technology teacher and chess coach for PS 56’s medal-winning chess team — the Norwood Knights — reflects on the team’s success at the 2013 Chess-in-the-Schools Bronx High School of Science Masterminds Tournament and the school’s growing chess program.

Be Healthy: Skin Cancer Does Not Discriminate, Exposure Can Damage Anyone

Fair skinned people are known to be at higher risk for skin cancer and other problems associated with too much exposure to the sun, but they are not alone. People of color also are vulnerable to the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) rays emitted by the sun and indoor tanning beds. During National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Awareness Month and throughout the summer, people of all ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to learn about their skin cancer risk and the benefits of sun safety.

Potential Rival Endorses Cohen, Vows to Propel Him to Council Victory

Ari Hoffnung, a current New York City deputy comptroller and former managing director at Bear Stearns, announced his endorsement of widely-supported candidate Andrew Cohen in the race to fill Oliver Koppell’s term-limited 11th District City Council seat.