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Bronx Notes: Historical Tour of Bronx River Parkway

Are you interested in hearing stories about the old neighborhoods of Wakefield, Williamsbridge, and Woodlawn all through a historical tour of the Bronx River Parkway? Meet history buffs and Bronx River Alliance volunteers Mike Gupta and Hank Stroobants at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 13 at the Gun Hill Road #2 train station.

Op-ed: Cluster-siting is a Community Killer

The New York Times recently featured an article on cluster-siting, a controversial city program aimed at housing the homeless that impacts the Bronx in a disproportionate manner. It’s time to rethink this old problem. And as one seeking to serve the public in City Council, it’s time to formulate a public policy solution … smartly and quickly.

Be Healthy: Time to Start Preparing for Spring Allergy Season

An estimated 35 million Americans suffer from allergies, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. More commonly called hay fever, seasonal allergic irritation results in symptoms that include itchy eyes, nose and throat, sneezing, stuffy or runny nose, tearing or dark circles under the eyes. Listed here are some tips to help you reduce the affects of spring allergies.

Arts Festival to Celebrate Bronx’s Rebirth, Unsung Artists

Decades ago, when the Bronx was infested with crime and drugs, negative views plagued the borough, darkened its beauty, and cloaked the talents of its residents. It seemed as if the borough would never see the light of a new day. Today, all kinds of positive things are happening, including a new arts festival designed to showcase the borough’s unsung artist.

Op-ed: Why NYPD Needs an Inspector General

In June of 2012, the City Council introduced a bill that would establish the office of Inspector General for the Police Department. The office would oversee the policies and practices of the NYPD and analyze the effect of those policies and practices on civil liberties, among other things. Mayor Bloomberg has expressed serious opposition to the bill, promising to veto the legislation and describing the creation of an Inspector General’s office as mere “politics” that tamper with public safety. The mayor could not be more wrong.

Underdog Candidate in 11th District Hypes Local Endorsement

While Andrew Cohen, the establishment favorite in the 11th District Council race, continues to trot out a cavalcade of endorsements, from the city’s most powerful labor unions to the Bronx borough president, his chief rival, Cliff Stanton, was thrilled to announce the backing of a small political club based in Norwood and Bedford Park.

Bronx Notes: Gun Violence Talk at BCC

Bronx Community College, 2155 University Ave., hosts a free forum and panel discussion on gun violence, April 11, from noon to 2 p.m., in its Gould Memorial Library auditorium. For more information, call (718) 289-5770.