On Leap Day, Celebrating “LEAP Day” in the Bronx

For 34 years, the nonprofit group Learning through an Expanded Arts Program (LeAp) has provided music, dance, theater and visual arts programs at New York City public schools, including many in the Bronx. Last Wednesday, on leap day (Feb. 29), Mayor Michael Bloomberg proclaimed it to be “LEAP DAY” in honor of the group’s contributions

Bronx Links, Monday

Good afternoon and welcome back to Breaking Bronx. Weather: Sunshine! High of about 41, then its going to be much colder tonight. Here are the Bronx stories we’re following today.

Bronx Notes: Free Classes For Young Parents

The Mercy Center, at 377 E. 145th St., is offering free parenting classes to parents age 21 and under. Classes are held Thursdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. from Feb. 23 through April 26. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (718) 993-2789.

Bronx Breakdown: Random Photos, Thoughts and Music Videos

Running out of time, so just a few random thoughts and clips this Friday afternoon.

Bronx Crime Watch: Robbery Suspect, Arrests in Two Shootings

This past fall, police say a single suspect was responsible for seven home burglaries in Norwood and Bedford Park. In almost all of the cases, the suspect entered through the front door during daylight hours and left with as much cash and jewelry as they could carry.

Bronx Notes: Family Resource Day at Library Center, Saturday

The Bronx Library Center, at 310 East Kingsbridge Road, will hold a free family resource day on Saturday, March 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Pre-Function Lobby. Representatives will be there to talk about educational and child care resources as well as summer programs and to give out information to families.

Bronx Business: Seeking Ways to Assist Bronx Entrepreneurs

Immigrants and minorities who want to start and expand businesses in the Bronx face many obstacles, but most entrepreneurs are not aware of the programs out there that can help them overcome those obstacles.

Bronx Stars of Tomorrow: Q&A With Beauty Queen Claudine Williams

Claudine Williams fell just short of her goal of becoming Miss New York 2012. But before the January pageant, the certified math teacher and Norwood resident sat down with the Norwood News to talk about her upbringing in Jamaica, her views on the education system in this country, and the stigma attached to beauty pageant contestants.

Bronx Links, Friday

Good morning, welcome to Breaking Bronx! Here are few links to get you started this Friday. Weather: Cloudy, with temperatures climbing into the mid-40s and maybe some sun later.