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Upload a Free Dance Video Entry in the “Dare To Dance” Challenge for a Chance to Win $1,000

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  Dance Parade New York is, once again, launching its popular, “Dare to Dance” challenge, inviting choreographers and dance groups to submit videos of newly created work for cash prizes, with winning submissions broadcast during the virtual Dance Parade on Saturday, May 22, 2021, between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. EST.  The first place winner, selected by a five-person review committee receives $1,000, $500 for second place and $250 for third place.   The Dare to Dance challenge was launched last year when Dance Parade, an outdoor dance festival which brings together the dance community in New York annually, had


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Update: New Schools Chancellor Offers Hope to Second-Chance Students

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The following article is an extended version of the story that appears in our latest print edition.   Shanti Sledge was 24 when he took the courageous step to return to education after a seven-year absence, attempting, once more, to obtain his high school diploma, having dropped out of public school in his mid-teens. “I feel like the first time around, I wasn’t as motivated or felt like I really paid attention,” he said. “I was just all over the place. I had dropped out of high school and I went to Job Corps to pursue my trade, my career.


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Building Application Filed for New 8-Story Building on Crosby Avenue in Pelham Bay

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Applications have been filed with the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) to construct an eight-story residential building at 1616 Crosby Avenue in the Pelham Bay section of the Bronx, as reported by YIMBY on March 4.   Located between Middletown Road and Daniel Street, the lot is two blocks south of the Buhre Avenue subway station, serviced by the 6 train. Alfred Mitaj under the First Structure LLC is listed as the owner behind the applications.   The proposed 74-foot-tall development will yield 26,797 square feet, with 21,433 square feet designated for residential space. The building will have 31 residences,


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Building Application Filed for New 12-Story Building at 2702 Creston Avenue in Fordham Manor

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Applications have been filed with the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) to construct a 12-story, residential building at 2702 Creston Avenue in the Fordham Manor section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY on March 4.   Located between East Kingsbridge Road and East 196th Street, the interior lot is near both Kingsbridge Road subway stations, collectively serviced by the B, D, and 4 trains. Spaxel is listed as the owner behind the applications.   The proposed 113-foot-tall development will yield 64,212 square feet, with 49,654 square feet designated for residential space. The building will have 73 residences, most likely


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Mott Haven: Ten-Story Affordable Housing Unit Lottery Open Until April 26

By SÍLE MOLONEY
An affordable housing lottery was launched on Tuesday, March 2, for Park Haven, a ten-story mixed-use building at 345 St. Ann’s Avenue in Mott Haven, The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY, the architecture, construction, and real estate website. The 180,155 square-foot development is designed by SLCE Architects and developed by The Community Builders and BronxWorks. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 178 units for residents at 30 to 80 percent of the area median income, ranging in eligible income from $14,915 to $112,800.   Residential amenities include an on-site resident superintendent, a shared laundry room, gym, community room, and a


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Charlotte Gardens: Man Shot, Dies

By SÍLE MOLONEY
On Thursday, March 4, 2021 at approximately 00.41 a.m., police responded to a 911 call regarding a man who had been shot at East 173rd Street and Boston Road in the vicinity of Charlotte Gardens, in the 42nd precinct.   Upon arrival, officers observed a 27-year-old man, unconscious and unresponsive, with several gunshot wounds to his torso, in front of 1664 Boston Road. EMS also responded to the location and transported the victim to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. There are no arrests at this time. The investigation remains ongoing.   The identity of the deceased is


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Bronx CB7 Tackles Vaccine Concerns

By JOSÉ A. GIRALT
  On the pandemic front, the good news is that COVID-19 infection, hospitalization, and death rates are all decreasing statewide. In addition, the COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson has been approved by the FDA, which now provides a third immunization option beyond Pfizer and Moderna, and one which requires just one vaccination dose rather than two.   The bad news, however, is that throughout the country and especially within the boundaries of Bronx Community Board 7 (CB7), vaccination rates are alarmingly low.   At the latest meeting of CB7’s Health & Human Services Committee on Feb.22, committee members looked


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Op-Ed: Child Abuse, A Public Health Crisis

By RENÉE BARRETT
  Like many mothers, my heart broke as I watched the video footage of a grown man pummeling two young children at the Fordham Road train station in the Bronx on January 22. The video footage is enraging and their screams continue to haunt me.   Child Abuse is a public health crisis. In addition, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) regards child abuse and maltreatment as economic burdens to society due to the extremely high hospitalization and treatment costs they generate (estimated at $585 billion in 2008). According to the CDC, at least one in seven children has experienced


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Update: New York Yankees Community Council Youth Leadership Award Winners Announced

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  The winners of the New York Yankees Community Council Leadership Awards for Community Board 7 were announced in April and they are Diana Rosario, Rafael Class, Shaheed Ganie, Christy Nguyen and Amelia Lobo-Jost.   The program provides a number of deserving local youth with the opportunity to receive the Youth Leadership Award, providing a $750 stipend to five youth leaders nominated by each Bronx community board. In addition, the youth leaders are recognized on-field during a pre-game ceremony at Yankee Stadium in 2021 on their respective Bronx Community Board’s Day (where applicable).   The awards were first discussed at


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