5-2 Cracks Down on Illegal Barbecuing

By Brittney Williams and David Cruz Sunny weather, an extended weekend and no school seem to give the green light for barbecues, but it’s against the law in some areas. And the 52nd Precinct is warning everyone.

Klein Secures Ben Franklin Club Support

By David Cruz Senator Jeff Klein emerged victorious in securing an endorsement from the Benjamin Franklin Reform Democratic Club, after a lengthy evening of accusations of betrayal, debates, rebuttals and questions over whether their decision could cause a divide. Klein, head of the power-sharing Independent Democratic Conference, won support over challenger and deep-rooted Ben Franklin Club member Oliver Koppell. The final tally was 96 votes for Klein, 38 for Koppell and 11 abstentions. “I’m disappointed,” said Koppell, shortly after the final count was announced. The tally culminated a raucous, drawn out meeting that re-hashed political maneuvers of Koppell and Klein that

By David Cruz Call it Night at the Museum for this local catholic school!

Be Healthy – Learning About Stroke, Courtesy of Montefiore

By DAVID CRUZ The telltale signs of a stroke are subtle and often painless, with victims at times completely unaware they’ve experienced one. But Montefiore Medical Center’s Stern Stroke Center, as part of May’s Stroke Awareness Month, is increasing efforts that will encourage Bronxites to understand the causes of stroke and ways to prevent it.

The COVE Celebrates 25 Years

By DAVID CRUZ At an unassuming building on Gates Place, movie magic is born. So are skills needed to be an upstanding citizen and a creative thinker.

Business Beat – A Budding Merchant Association in the Heart of Kingsbridge

By David Cruz To manage a merchants association, one has to think like a merchant.

Fast Times at Slow Zone Party

E. Gun Hill Rd Home To Next Arterial Slow Zone

by David Cruz Speeders will definitely have to think twice about zipping up and down East Gun Hill Road moving forward.

Northwest Bronx Legislators Endorse Klein

by David Cruz In a move that could erode turf strength from former Councilman Oliver Koppell, Assemblyman Jeff Dinowitz and Councilman Andy Cohen have officially endorsed state Sen. Jeff Klein in the race for the 34th Senate District. Dinowitz and Cohen, who succeeded Koppell, represent a large swath of Riverdale, the neighborhood where Koppell has always drawn the most support. “Obviously he was not very happy that I told him that I would support Senator Klein,” said Dinowitz of Koppell.” But ultimately we have a good senator and I think it would be dishonorable for me, after I asked our