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Local Teens Plant Flowers on Gun Violence Awareness Day

By DAVID GREENE
A few dozen teens gathered in a community garden in Fordham Heights to plant flowers in honor of various victims of gun violence, as local officials recognized National Gun Violence Awareness Day on Friday, June 5.

Bronx Murals Display Knicks Pride

By DAVID GREENE
Bronx homeowners across the borough are showing their pride by painting murals on the garage doors of their homes after the New York Knicks won their first NBA Championship in 53 years on Saturday, June 13.

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Bronx Patrol Borough Split into North & South

By DAVID GREENE
This week, we asked readers for their opinions on the NYPD’s recent implementation of the split of the former Patrol Borough Bronx (344 employees) into north (275 employees) and south (275 employees) divisions, as announced earlier this year, bringing around 100 additional officers to each of the new north and south command centers. NYPD Assistant Chief Aneudy Castillo has been named as the new head / commanding officer of Patrol Borough Bronx North. Assistant Chief Brian C. Hennessy would be running Patrol Borough Bronx South (PBXS).

Boricua Pride & Lots of Wheels at 40th Bronx PR Day Parade

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The 40th Annual Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade returned to the Grand Concourse on Saturday, May 30, and Boricua pride was ever present. With this year’s theme of “honoring the past, inspiring the future,” organizers said it reflected the parade’s longstanding commitment to preserving Puerto Rican traditions, while empowering future generations.

Mother’s Day Celebrated in Norwood

By DAVID GREENE
Moms from across the borough were recognized during a Mother’s Day celebration and Karaoke event in Norwood on Sunday, May 10, sponsored by the Jerome Gun Hill Business Improvement District (BID). Heather “Speakeasy” Guerino of the Speakeasy Feather Club served as host.