Queen and Princesses Get Crowned at Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade Pageant

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES

In preparation for The Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade, which returns for its 38th anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 19, the various “Señora” winners were crowned at The Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade Pageant held on Sept. 7 at 345 Brook Ave in Mott Haven.

Bedford Park: HPD Launches Housing Lottery Described as Affordable for Units at 114 East 198th Street

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Department of Housing, Preservation & Development (HPD) has launched a lottery described as affordable for units at 114 East 198th Street, a five-story residential building in the Bedford Park section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Designed by Baobab Architects and developed by Joel Mandel under the 114 East 198 BSD, LLC, the structure yields 20 residential units.

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts Presents Venezuelan Legend José Luis Rodríguez “El Puma”

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The Lehman Center for the Performing Arts is proud to present Venezuelan legend, José Luis Rodríguez, “El Puma,” on Satu.rday, Oct. 26, at 8 p.m. As a Venezuelan singer and actor who Lehman offcials say has endured the test of time, they say El Puma has captivated fans for six decades with anthemic ballads such as “Culpable Soy Yo,” [Guilty Am I], “Dueño De Ti” [I Belong to You] and “Agárrense De Las Manos” [Hold hands].

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance Receives $10,000 Donation from HOKA

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance (VCPA) was presented with what was described as a generous donation of $10,000 from HOKA, a running shoe and performance wear company at the 52nd Annual Manhattan College Cross Country (XC) Invitational.

Wakefield: Police Search for Seven Gunmen who Fired 18 Rounds at 15-Year-Old Boy

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the people seen in the attached photos who the department says are sought in connection with an attempted murder that occurred in the Wakefield section of The Bronx.

Norwood: Police Appeal to Public for Help Locating 13-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 13-year-old girl reported missing from Norwood.

UPDATE Bronx Dems Denounce Vandalization of Adriano Espaillat’s Constituency Office on Oct. 8

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York Democratic delegation issued a statement on Oct. 8 in support of Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), condemning vandalism carried out earlier that day on Espaillat’s Hudson Heights constituency office in Northern Manhattan.

Parkchester: Street Co-Naming Ceremony Held to Honor “Zombie” Filmmaker George Romero

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Just in time for Halloween, City Council Member Amanda Farías (C.D. 18) hosted a street co-naming ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 12, in partnership with the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) to honor legendary filmmaker George Romero. The ceremony took place at the northeast intersection of Metropolitan Avenue and Metropolitan Oval in Parkchester, where Romero was raised and began his journey to becoming an iconic figure in horror cinema.

UPDATE Fordham Heights: Car Crashes, Overturns as Driver Startled by Sudden Appearance of Child

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A witness said the driver of a car crashed into two other vehicles, overturning on its side in the Fordham Heights section of The Bronx on Friday night, Oct. 11, as she was startled when a child appeared to pop out of nowhere.

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Queen and Princesses Get Crowned at Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade Pageant

Bedford Park: HPD Launches Housing Lottery Described as Affordable for Units at 114 East 198th Street

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts Presents Venezuelan Legend José Luis Rodríguez “El Puma”

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance Receives $10,000 Donation from HOKA

Wakefield: Police Search for Seven Gunmen who Fired 18 Rounds at 15-Year-Old Boy

Norwood: Police Appeal to Public for Help Locating 13-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing

UPDATE Bronx Dems Denounce Vandalization of Adriano Espaillat’s Constituency Office on Oct. 8

Parkchester: Street Co-Naming Ceremony Held to Honor “Zombie” Filmmaker George Romero

UPDATE Fordham Heights: Car Crashes, Overturns as Driver Startled by Sudden Appearance of Child