UNHP Opens Northwest Bronx Resource Center

After nearly 30 years of service, the University Neighborhood Housing Program (UNHP) celebrated a new milestone with the opening of the Northwest Bronx Resource Center on Thursday morning.

In the Bronx, City Officials Introduce Two Health Initiatives

City officials hosted a press conference this week at a Bronx supermarket to introduce two health initiatives that they said would help New Yorkers shop, eat and be more healthy.

Bronx News Roundup, July 20

Happy Friday, lovely readers, we’re back with another edition of the Bronx News Roundup. Here are the stories we’re following today, starting with the weather forecast: Cool, rainy, high of about 70. Weekend should be very nice, with lots of sunshine and temperatures in the low 80s. Enjoy.

Bronx Notes: ‘Harry Potter’ Showing Tonight on Mosholu Parkway

In what has become an annual summer tradition, Assemblywoman Naomi Rivera is hosting a free outdoor screening of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2” tonight at 8 p.m. on Mosholu Parkway, between Van Cortlandt and Bainbridge avenues.

Bronx News Roundup, July 19

After a brief hiatus, the Breaking Bronx blog is back with a new edition of the Bronx News Roundup. Let’s get down to business, starting with the weather forecast: Oh, the SWEET RELIEF! High of only around 85 today with a chance of showers early this afternoon and overnight. Should be even cooler tomorrow.

Be Healthy: Exercise Tips for Aging ‘Weekend Warriors’

Here are some exercise tips from Seth Meisel, a physical therapist who oversees patients enrolled in the Orthopedic Intensive Home Rehabilitation Program from The Visiting Nurse Service of New York, on how so-called weekend warriors can stay active well into retirement and beyond.

Bronx Notes: Water-on-the-Go App

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Department of Health launched the 2012 Water-on-the-Go season, an initiative that will make NYC water at portable drinking fountains, which would be an alternative to bottled water and sugar-sweetened beverages, easily available at more than 20 alternating outdoor locations throughout the five boroughs this summer. The DEP has also developed a free iPhone/iPad mobile app available for download at the iTunes store, to help New Yorkers access the daily Water-on-the-Go schedule. For more information, call 3-1-1 or Chris Gilbride at (718) 595-6600.

Exploring Our Parks: Through New Visitors Center, Poe Park Expands Programs

After months of construction, renovations, waiting and uncertainty, the transformation at Edgar Allan Poe Park is now complete. The result is a Kingsbridge Heights-area space transformed into a bustling, kid-friendly destination spot with a busy playground, a refurbished historical landmark and an open visitors center.

Robbery Suspect Poses As Police Officer, Steals Phones in Bronx Parks

Local police are asking for help from the community in identifying a suspect who is wanted in connection with five robberies, all in and around northwest Bronx parks.