Street Renamed for Fallen Bronx Police Officer

Friends, family and fellow cops turned out to honor 52nd Precinct police officer Eric Hernandez, who was accidentally killed by colleagues during a fight with a group of men at a local White Castle restaurant in 2006. During the ceremony on Saturday, July 28, just outside of the 52nd Precinct, the corner of Webster Avenue and Mosholu Parkway North was dedicated as “Police Officer Eric Hernandez Memorial Corner.” “I stand alongside members of the 52nd Precinct (with) your pain, your suffering and it’s my honor today to stand alongside the members . . . to share in this remembrance,” said

Bronx Notes: National Night Out at Oval Park (and Elsewhere)

The 52nd Precinct Community Council will celebrate its 29th annual National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 7, at the Williamsbridge Oval, from 5 to 8 p.m., featuring free entertainment, music, games, face painting, and refreshments. The event is dedicated to strengthening the relationship between police officers and the community. For more information, call (718) 220-5811. Below are the other Night Out locations in the Bronx.

Bronx News Roundup, Aug. 7

Welcome to the Tuesday edition of the Bronx News Roundup. Let’s get down to business. Here are the stories we’re following today, starting with the weather: Mostly sunny, high around 87.

At Bronx Library, Entertainers Talk ‘Fame and (Mis)Fortune’

Last Tuesday evening, hip-hop artist Christopher “Play” Martin and R&B songstress Meli’sa Morgan spoke to a packed room at the Bronx Library Center for a “Fame and (Mis)Fortune” talk, an opportunity for the pair to discuss financial literacy and their own financial struggles.

Bronx Notes: Walking Group Tuesdays and Thursdays

Join the new Bronx walking group Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 10:45 at JASA Van Cortlandt Senior Center, 177 Dreiser Loop. For more information, call (718)549-4700.

Bronx News Roundup, Aug. 6

Welcome to Monday’s edition of the Bronx News Roundup. Here are the stories we’re following today, starting with the weather forecast: Sunny, hot, high around 90.

Summer Streets Concert Hits Norwood on Sunday

The Summer Streets event series is returning this weekend to Norwood, along E. 204th Street between Bainbridge and Decatur Avenues, on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

Bronx Notes: South Bronx Block Party Focuses on African and Latino Hip Hop Influences

Casita Maria Center for Arts & Education and Dancing is once again putting the boogie back into the Boogie Down with the sixth annual Hip Hop Generation Next Block Party.

Bronx News Roundup, August 3

Welcome to the Fridy edition of the Bronx News Roundup. Here are the stories we’re following today, starting with the weekend forecast: Partly cloud today and tonight with a high of 88. It’s cool down a bit to the mid and lower 80s Saturday and Sunday, with scattered thunderstorms, some of which may be severe.