Con Ed Calls To Curtail Unnecessary Power Usage; New Yorkers Say “Turn Off Times Square!”

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Con Ed requested on Wednesday, June 30, that its customers refrain from using energy-intensive appliances, such as washers, dryers, and microwaves unless necessary, and to set air conditioners to the highest comfortable temperature possible, but many New Yorkers were quick to hit back in indignation, coming up instead with what they believed was an alternative quick fix to energy conservation: turn off Times Square… Con Ed said NWS forecasted maximum heat index values of 100-104 degrees for June 30, with heat indices on Thursday July 1 set to drop to the mid-80s. https://twitter.com/NYCMayor/status/1410324925064351754?s=20 As of 10 a.m. on

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Emergency Management Department (EMS) and the City’s health department advised New Yorkers on Saturday, June 26, to take precautions to beat the heat. High heat and humidity are in the forecast Sunday, June 27, through Wednesday with heat index values in the mid-90s to low 100s. To help New Yorkers beat the heat, New York City will open cooling centers throughout the five boroughs beginning Sunday. Attendees must wear face coverings inside all cooling centers and adhere to social distancing guidelines. Cooling center locations may have changed from last year. To find a cooling center,

By DAWN CLANCY

For his ongoing efforts in erasing graffiti from buildings in the Bedford Park and Norwood sections of the Bronx, the Bedford Mosholu Community Association (BMCA) has presented Sirio Guerino, co-founder of Guerinos Against Graffiti (GAG), with the Mary Vallati Memorial Award, an annual prize which honors those individuals who provide exceptional service to their community. Vallati was a longtime community activist who was active with the association until her death at 101. News of Guerino’s win was announced during BMCA’s final (virtual) meeting before the summer recess, held on June 2, and Guerino was physically presented with the

By SARAH HUFFMAN & SÍLE MOLONEY

Editor’s Pick Outdoor Pool Season at New Van Cortlandt “Cool Pool” NYC Parks’ outdoor pools will open beginning Saturday, June 26, through Sunday, Sept. 12. Daily hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week. Pool capacity will not be limited for the upcoming season. Social distancing is still recommended, and face coverings will be required to enter the facility.

By DAVID GREENE

Bronx residents who were awake and facing east at dawn on Thursday, June 10, captured a rare, yet brief treat as an ‘annular’ eclipse of the sun was visible in the eastern sky across North America. In New York City, the eclipse was cut short when thick clouds and rain rolled into the area. Partial solar eclipses happen when the moon comes between the sun and earth, but the moon only partially covers the sun’s disk. A total solar eclipse happens when the moon comes between the sun and earth and casts the darkest part of its shadow, the

By JOSÉ A. GIRALT

A jam-packed agenda extended the May Bronx Community Board 7 (CB7) general board meeting to just under two hours. Much of the meeting, held on May 25, was spent going over the nominations for incoming officer positions for the upcoming year, including chairperson, first vice chair, second vice chair, third vice chair, treasurer, and secretary. Several motions were also passed, including those relating to requested letters of support from the board to different city agencies and elected officials. Each year, during the general board’s May meeting, nominations are made for new officer positions, and the final vote is

Out & About: PRIDE Month, Van Cortlandt Lawn Party, ¡Jazz Puertorriqueño! & More!

By RACHEL DALOO & SÍLE MOLONEY

Editor’s Pick Norwood Community Library will be discussing, “Before the Fires, An Oral History of African American Life in the Bronx from the 1930s to the 1960s,” by Mark Naison and Bob Gumbs, during its book club sessions over the next four to six weeks. For further information, follow Norwood Community Library on www.instragram.com.

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Below is a list of upcoming events in various Bronx parks, courtesy of NYC Parks. Sunday, June 6, 2021 Estuary Paddle on the Bronx River 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx Historic New York: The General Slocum Disaster 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Monday, June 7, 2021 Monday Morning Pitch-In at Williamsbridge Oval Park 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Monday Morning Pitch-In at Walter Gladwin Park 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Monday Morning Pitch-In at Starlight Park 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, 2021 Arts, Culture & Fun: Jazz Concert with Joaquin Pozo y la Clave Suena 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Arts, Culture & Fun: Watercolor Painting Workshop 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Thursday,

By SÍLE MOLONEY

District 11 Council Member Eric Dinowitz cast his vote to ban single use plastic straws at a recent City Council meeting. The legislation Int. 936-A was brought up through the Council Committee on Consumer Affairs and Business Licensing. The bill would ban food service establishments from providing plastic straws unless an individual specifically asks for one. There are also provisions directing the Department of Sanitation to provide education on the use and concerns of single use plastic straws. “Single use straws very often wind up not in the trash but scattered around our streets and in our waterways,” said

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Con Ed Calls To Curtail Unnecessary Power Usage; New Yorkers Say “Turn Off Times Square!”

UPDATE How to Beat the Heat & Stay Cool Amid Rising Temperatures

Bedford Park: Sirio Guerino Honored by BMCA for Exceptional Community Service

Out & About: Outdoor Pool Season, LGBTQIA Roundtable, Born in Flames: Feminist Futures & More!

Rare ‘Annular’ Eclipse of the Sun Briefly Visible in Co-Op City

Bronx CB7 May General Meeting Sees New Officer Nominations & Veterans Fare Discounts

Out & About: PRIDE Month, Van Cortlandt Lawn Party, ¡Jazz Puertorriqueño! & More!

Upcoming NYC Parks Events in Various Bronx Parks

Local Councilman Votes to Ban Single-Use Plastic Straws