Sepúlveda Announces Official Visit by NYS Senate Delegation to the Senate of the Dominican Republic

By SÍLE MOLONEY

State Sen. Luis Sepúlveda (S.D. 32) announced a historic collaborative agreement with the senate of the Dominican Republic on Wednesday, July 20, which will include an official visit by a delegation from the New York State senate to the senate of the Dominican Republic. “Today, I announce, with great joy, a historic agreement to strengthen relationships between both governmental parties, on behalf of our diaspora, throughout the Great State of New York,” said the senator, who represents parts of the South and Central Bronx. “New York State is home to more than one million Dominicans who have a rich

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The Woodlawn Cemetery board of trustees announced on July 19 that it has selected Christopher “Chris” Jeannopoulos to be its 11th president and CEO. Jeannopoulos will also serve as president of Woodlawn Conservancy. Described by the board as an ardent supporter of historic preservation and a dynamic leader with especially strong financial management experience, Jeannopoulos will assume his new responsibilities in September, when acting president, Edward F. Markiewicz, will retire. The board said that they are grateful to Markiewicz for his many years of service at Woodlawn, which date back to 1989. According to the board, the appointment

Editor’s Pick Ailey Moves NYC! is a 10-day, free series of outdoor activities for all ages across the five boroughs which is taking place from July 23 to August 1. New Yorkers will be able to enjoy performances by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Ailey II, dance in classes and workshops led by Ailey’s Arts In Education and Ailey Extension teachers and musicians, and watch the stirring documentary ”AILEY,” out in the open air. Ailey Moves NYC! heads to Gil Scott-Heron Amphitheater at St. Mary’s Park, The Bronx for a Latin-Style Dance Workshop on Sunday, July 24, at 3 p.m., with

By SÍLE MOLONEY

El Carnival de la Cultura Latina [The Carnival of Latin Culture] took place under the sunshine in Kingsbridge Heights on Sunday, July 10. Held at West 195th Street and Reservoir Avenue, a large stage was set up on one end of the booth-lined street with musical entertainment and dance performances for the many families and members of the Latin and local community, young and old alike, who showed up to join in the festivities. There were bouncy houses, games, fun photo booths, food stands, and despite the heat, plenty of smiles seen all around. Speaking in Spanish, festival participant,

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York Lottery announced one top-prize winning ticket was sold for the July 5 TAKE 5 EVENING drawing. The ticket, worth $37,871.50, was purchased at Fordham Lucky 7, located at 152 East 188th Street, #154 in The Bronx. The lottery previously announced one top-prize winning ticket was sold for the July 3 TAKE 5 EVENING drawing. The ticket, worth $34,045.50, was purchased at Mobil Mart located at 4090 Boston Road in The Bronx. Another top-prize winning ticket was sold for the June 27 TAKE 5 EVENING drawing. The ticket, worth $35,586.50, was purchased at A & G Deli Grocery III

By DAVID GREENE

More than 200 people, many wearing orange, and many touched personally by gun violence, turned out for the First Annual 5K Run, Walk and Roll Against Gun Violence hosted by the Office of Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark.

Celebrating June at Kingsbridge Heights Community Center

By EMILY SAWAKED

Brightly colored decorations and a bounce house full of joyful children made one Kingsbridge Heights location the most exciting part of the neighborhood to be in earlier this month. With banners celebrating Juneteenth and Pride alike, the 9th Annual Neighborhood Festival hosted by Kingsbridge Heights Community Center [KHCC] involved a lot of planning by the center’s team. While taking place on a smaller scale than in previous pre-pandemic years, the annual celebration was still a success. An event that usually takes up the entire block where the center is located, at 3101 Kingsbridge Terrace in the Kingsbridge Heights section

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bedford Mosholu Community Association (BMCA) recently honored local resident, Marisa Canapi, with the annual Mary Vallati Memorial Award for community service, “for the gardening work which has brought so much joy to her neighbors,” developing and maintaining the beautiful located along the Metro North Railroad tracks, next to Frisch Field, in the Bedford Park neighborhood. BMCA president, Barbara Stronczer, said of Canapi, “She has put much time and effort into the garden and currently grows annuals and some vegetables.” Honorees are usually presented with a plaque during the last meeting of the community association’s calendar year in June, ahead

Editor’s Pick Gun Violence Awareness Month may be drawing to a close but Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence (B.R.A.G.) Northwest is holding a Peace BBQ on July 16 at 193rd Street between Jerome Avenue and Morris Avenue. (No time was provided but we will try to find out.) All are welcome. Any questions, please text (646) 937-3754. B.R.A.G. is a group of violence interrupters who work with young people, community residents and organizations, and the public to promote new community norms and safer streets, where violence is not accepted. District 11 Councilman Eric Dinowitz, NYC Parks and Van Cortlandt