Out & About: Farmers Markets, Family Fun Days, Music Festivals & More!

Editor’s Pick NYC Parks presents the “Everything Hip-Hop Art Showcase” at Poe Park Visitor Center from Aug. 2 to 27. See attached flier below for more details. EVENTS NYC Parks is hosting an Annual Family Day in the Williamsbridge Oval in Norwood on Friday, Aug. 26. See attached flier below for more information. NYC Parks is hosting an Aqua Adventures event at the Williamsbridge Oval in Norwood on Wednesday, Aug. 24. See attached flier below for more information. From Sept. 17 through Oct. 30, the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG), located at 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx,

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES & SÍLE MOLONEY

District 15 City Council Member Oswald Feliz hosted a Family Day event at Poe Park on July 23, with music, games and some tasty food by Azara Service who served free chicken, Mac ‘n Cheese and plantain. In a statement, the councilman said of the event, “We were honored to host our first annual ‘Feliz Family Day,’ a day where friends, neighbors, and community organizations, got together for a day of fun.” He added, “It was great to see local residents spend quality time together – kids enjoying the jumping castle, families dancing to the live music, and

By EMILY SAWAKED & SÍLE MOLONEY

Your poll site may have changed. Check your voting card before you go to vote. Voters still undecided about who to back in the 34th senatorial district Democratic primary were given the opportunity to gain more insight into the three candidates’ policies, when they took on issues ranging from climate to crime, and from budgeting to job development during a recent debate hosted by Schneps media. On Tuesday, July 26, Christian Amato, Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez (A.D. 80), and John Perez answered questions posed both by the two moderators, Jane Hanson and Stephen Witt, and by each other in preparation for

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES & SÍLE MOLONEY

The following is an extended version of the story that appears in our latest print edition. It was a hot yet fun-filled and educational day all around as a Football Skills & Drills Camp was held in the Williamsbridge Oval in Norwood on Saturday, July 30, hosted by FDNY Community Affairs, the FDNY Office of Recruitment and Retention, and the FDNY Bravest Football Team in conjunction with local football group, the Bronx Buccaneers. Participants received training on not only some useful football skills, but fire safety training, and emergency preparedness and CPR training too. In addition, participants registered

By EMILY SAWAKED

There is nothing more powerful than hearing the voices of people who have been on the front lines of a battle against oppressive systems. The docuseries, “Defining US,” focuses on the U.S. public school system and its impact on low-income children of color across the nation. It premiered at the Toronto Black Film Festival in February, and as part of the series, two individuals with experience of the Bronx public school system shared their stories. One, Angel Diaz, is a former student at the school and now a paraprofessional [teaching assistant] at the school, and the other, Ingrid Chung,

By DAVID GREENE

This week, we asked readers who they believe when it comes to the bail reform debate, since progressives and some public defenders allege the rise in crime is not linked to bail reform, while the mayor and law enforcement allege it is. “The people that are actually saying that it does… I mean they become brazen if you’re not going to punish people. As anybody, they’re going to become opportunists and to me, bail reform is contributing to the increase in crime. The DAs, the judges, they should be held accountable too and they should be removed. You can

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Kingsbridge Unidos, a mutual aid group, and Cash Cow NYC, a local clothing brand, will be helping Bronx families get Back-to-School ready and distributing fresh produce to them during a food drive on Friday, Aug. 12, at 5 p.m. Jessica Altagracia Woolford, Kingsbridge Unidos founder and former candidate for State Assembly, Cash Cow NYC, and volunteers said they will be serving 500 families across the Northwest Bronx, as the event marks the third, annual Back-to-School event for Kingsbridge Unidos and its largest distribution to date. Volunteers packed produce and school supplies in the morning at 3047 Kingsbridge Terrace

By EMILY SAWAKED

On the precipice of Bronx Park in Norwood, a series of tapestries made with colorful parachute cords now decorate the railing, bringing a splash of color to the park entrance. Ruth Marshall, a contemporary textile artist from Australia, now living in The Bronx, recently partnered with Mosholu Preservation Corporation (MPC), a nonprofit subsidiary of Montefiore Medical Center, to create a beautiful display at the park’s entrance, which was unveiled on Wednesday, July 20. The artist uses environmentally friendly materials in her work, especially to bring attention to endangered species. Marshall said it was her first time to really work

By SÍLE MOLONEY

District 14 City Council Member Pierina Sanchez, who represents the neighborhoods of Morris Heights, University Heights, Fordham, Kingsbridge, has given birth to a new baby. The councilwoman announced the news on her social media platform on Thursday, Aug. 11, writing in both Spanish and English, “After an action-packed summer with votes, interviews, block parties and even our baby shower, “Bebé” decided to make their debut!” She continued, “Mami and Bebé are healthy, and Papi and I now understand when new parents say they are so in love with their bebes! I’ll be taking time to recover, embrace motherhood, and

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Out & About: Farmers Markets, Family Fun Days, Music Festivals & More!

District 15 City Council Member Oswald Feliz hosts Family Day at Poe Park

Elections 2022: Senate District 34 Candidates Debate Climate, Crime, Budgeting & More

Football Meets Fire Safety as Bronx Buccaneers & FDNY Team Up for Skills & Drills Camp in the Oval

Defining US, The Story of Umoja

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Who to Believe When it Comes to Crime Stats & Bail Reform

Kingsbridge Unidos and Cash Cow NYC Host Norwood Food Giveaway Friday, Aug. 12, at 5 p.m.

Artist, Ruth Marshall, Brings Flower Power to Bronx Park

District 14 City Council Member Pierina Sanchez Announces Birth of Baby