Filter Project Fails To Deliver Bronx Job Promises

The much-maligned Croton Water Filtration Plant project is facing renewed criticism now that it has become increasingly clear that Bronxites have not received the construction jobs initially promised when the project was approved by the City Council back in 2004.

Bronx Notes: Info Sessions for Free English Classes

The New York Public Library will host free daytime, evening, and weekend English classes. Speaking and listening classes for speakers of other languages and reading and writing for people who speak English will be held. Attend a mandatory information session on June 5 at 2 and 6 p.m. at Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd. (718) 579-4244, or on June 12 at 6 p.m. at Parkchester Library, 1985 Westchester Ave. (718) 829-7830. For more information on participating libraries, visit www.nypl.org/events/classes.

Bronx News Roundup, June 4

Good day, dear readers, and welcome to the Monday edition of the Bronx News Roundup. Starting with the forecast, these are the Bronx stories we’re following today. Weather: The rain from earlier this morning is likely to return this evening as temperatures drop into the low 50s.

Ignored, PS 51 Parents Take List Of Demands to Chancellor

Members of PS 51 Parents United, a group consisting of parents of current and former PS 51students and members of the Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition (NWBCCC), say the DOE and Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott are not making an effort to reach out to parents of former students about the contamination. They are frustrated that he hasn’t met with them despite their health concerns.

Bronx News Roundup, June 1

Good morning, friends and readers, and welcome to the Friday edition of the Bronx News Roundup. Here are the Bronx stories we’re following today on the Breaking Bronx blog. Weather: Beautiful. Some clouds, high of 72, nice little breeze, not too humid.

Bronx Business: Jerome Pharmacy Merges With Rite Aid

After six years of doing business in the Bronx’s Norwood neighborhood, Jerome Pharmacy abruptly closed shop a few weeks ago.

Bronx Stabbing Victim Dies; First Murder in 52nd Precint of 2012 (Updated)

It took nearly five months, and almost two weeks following a brutal stabbing in Norwood earlier this month, but the 52nd Precinct experienced its first murder of 2012 when the stabbing victim died on Wednesday while awaiting a kidney transplant, according to one of the victim’s relatives.

Bronx News Roundup, May 31

Good morning, lovely people, and welcome to the Thursday edition of the Bronx News Roundup. Here are the Bronx stories we’re following today on the Breaking Bronx blog. Weather: Gorgeous. Sunny, high of 84, nice little wind, not too humid.

Be Healthy!: Exercise is Key to Curb Bone Loss

May is National Osteoporosis Awareness Month. The disease, characterized by a loss of bone density and deterioration of bone tissue, affects over 40 million Americans, according to the National Institutes of Health. Find out how you can protect you bones.