Neighborhood Notes

Civilian Complaint Board Visits The public can report complaints of alleged NYPD misconduct to the Civilian Complaint Review Board and receive information at Councilman Andy Cohen‘s district office on Tuesday, July 29 from 2 to 5 p.m. For more detailed information, call (718) 549-7300. Free Summer Meals Free summer breakfast and lunch is available for students ages 18 and younger. For more information, call 311 or text NYCmeals to 877-877. Recycle Clothes and Food Recycle old clothes, food scraps for compost, and other textiles at GrowNYC’s Poe Park Greenmarket, 192nd Street and the Grand Concourse, Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to

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.

Picturing the Portrait of Bronx Artist

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.