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

Fast Times at Slow Zone Party

E. Gun Hill Rd Home To Next Arterial Slow Zone

by David Cruz Speeders will definitely have to think twice about zipping up and down East Gun Hill Road moving forward.

Northwest Bronx Legislators Endorse Klein

by David Cruz In a move that could erode turf strength from former Councilman Oliver Koppell, Assemblyman Jeff Dinowitz and Councilman Andy Cohen have officially endorsed state Sen. Jeff Klein in the race for the 34th Senate District. Dinowitz and Cohen, who succeeded Koppell, represent a large swath of Riverdale, the neighborhood where Koppell has always drawn the most support. “Obviously he was not very happy that I told him that I would support Senator Klein,” said Dinowitz of Koppell.” But ultimately we have a good senator and I think it would be dishonorable for me, after I asked our

BronxNet Celebrates 20 Years of Bronx Strong

By SHAYLA LOVE Shirley Arrieta, now 28, was a junior at Lehman College when she realized nursing wasn’t for her. Her passion was photography, but she declared a nursing major, thinking it would provide a better salary. Now, three years in, she was giving it up. That’s when she went to a taping of daytime talk show, The View.

Bronx Democratic Party to Endorse Pair of Candidates in The West Bronx

By David Cruz The Bronx Democratic machine is set to stump for two candidates in separate races the west Bronx. Latoya Joyner, a candidate for the 77th Assembly District, and Marsha Michael, a candidate for the 79th Assembly District, have already received support from the Bronx Democratic caucus. Their official support kicks off tomorrow with supports rallying behind them at Bronx Borough Hall. The candidates, both female, represent a minority demographic within the Bronx political sphere, where male legislators dominate.