UPDATE Out & About: A Hispanic Culture Celebration, Fun Fair/Flea Market & More!

Editor’s Pick A Community & Connections Social will be held in the Williamsbridge Oval in Norwood on Saturday, Oct. 8, from noon to 4 p.m. with food, fun and friends. RSVP here. Friends of Parkland are hosting a Fall / Halloween event on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. See attached flier below for more details. The 21st Annual Fall Festival takes place on Oct. 22, 2022. See attached flier below for more information. Halloween Costume Bash A Halloween Costume Bash is being held on Mosholu Avenue in North Riverdale on Saturday, Oct. 29. See attached flier below for

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has announced a revival of its art program, “Trucks of Art,” which offers New York artists the opportunity to creatively paint a garbage collection truck. “Trucks of Art” is open to all artists – professional, amateur and aspiring. Priority will be given to proposals that encourage New Yorkers to use litter baskets and recycling, or those that honor DSNY’s essential workers. To promote sustainability, artists are challenged with using paints that would otherwise be discarded or recycled. Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch said DSNY’s fleet is part of the cityscape. “We’re

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES

District 14 City Council Member Pierina Sanchez hosted a community block party on Morris Avenue between 181st Street and Burnside Avenue in Fordham Heights on Saturday, July 30, 2022, from 12 noon to 4 p.m., with free food, music and access to various resources. As the event took place during the summer heatwave, some kids were seen cooling off with water sprayed from a nearby fire hydrant. Meanwhile, members of the City’s test and trace taskforce gave out goodie bags, including test kits and other health-related resources, and a number of other elected officials also made an appearance on

Editor’s Pick NYC Parks presents the “Everything Hip-Hop Art Showcase” at Poe Park Visitor Center from Aug. 2 to 27. See attached flier below for more details. EVENTS NYC Parks is hosting an Annual Family Day in the Williamsbridge Oval in Norwood on Friday, Aug. 26. See attached flier below for more information. NYC Parks is hosting an Aqua Adventures event at the Williamsbridge Oval in Norwood on Wednesday, Aug. 24. See attached flier below for more information. From Sept. 17 through Oct. 30, the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG), located at 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx,

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a heat advisory which will be in effect from 3:23 a.m. until Aug. 9 at 8 p.m. NWS officials said heat index values indicate that temperatures in the lower 100s are possible in The Bronx and in all of New York City, with high humidity forecast which may cause heat related illnesses to occur. New York City residents are advised to call 311 to identify cooling center locations and obtain “Beat the Heat” safety tips. NWS officials said a heat advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected

Editor’s Pick District 14 Bronx Council Member Pierina Sanchez and anti-gun violence interrupters, Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence (B.R.A.G.), a program of the Good Shepherd Services nonprofit, Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence (B.R.A.G.) are hosting a single-round basketball tournament on Saturday, Aug 6 at noon at P.S. 279, 2100 Walton Avenue, in Fordham Heights to celebrate unity and non-violence with food, games, and music, in response to two shootings that occurred in front of council member’s constituency office. Amidst increased rates of gun violence, this basketball tournament will offer a much-needed alternative for youth in The Bronx to convene in a

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory which will be in effect from 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 4 to Friday, Aug. 5 at 8 p.m. NWS officials said heat index values indicate that temperatures of around 100 are expected in The Bronx and in all of New York City, with high humidity forecast which may cause heat related illnesses to occur. Officials said New York City residents should call 311 to identify cooling center locations, and obtain “Beat the Heat” safety tips. They said a heat advisory is issued when the combination of heat and

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a heat advisory earlier this week which was originally due to be in effect until Wednesday, July 20, at 8 p.m., but NWS has since announced that the period of extreme heat will continue through Sunday, July 24 at 8 p.m. Temperatures of between 95 and 100 degrees were expected on Wednesday in New York City. Heat index values in the upper 90s to around 100 are expected for New York City through Sunday, at 8 p.m., according to NWS. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illness, health officials said. Heat

By SÍLE MOLONEY

After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the New York Public Library’s Belmont Library will be hosting the second ever Anti-Prom in The Bronx for kids ages 12 to 18 on Friday, August 5. NYPL officials said “It will be a very fun event that offers an inclusive, safe space for attendees to embrace their sexuality, gender identity, culture, and style of dress. Anti-Prom will take place between 6:30 pm-9 pm eastern at 610 East 186th Street.” Officials said this year’s theme is Bronx Rising, a celebration of the resilience and perseverance of Bronx teens both past and present,

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UPDATE Out & About: A Hispanic Culture Celebration, Fun Fair/Flea Market & More!

DSNY’s “Trucks of Art” Program Highlights Sustainability and Honors New York’s Essential Workers

District 14 City Council Member Pierina Sanchez Hosts Summer Block Party

Out & About: Farmers Markets, Family Fun Days, Music Festivals & More!

Heat Advisory in Effect from Aug. 8 at 3.23 a.m. to Aug. 9 at 8 p.m., Temperatures in Lower 100s Possible

UPDATE Out & About: B.R.A.G. Basketball Tournament, Zumba for Seniors, Woodwind Quintet on Van Cortlandt Museum Lawn & More!

Heat Advisory in Effect from Aug. 4 at 11 a.m. to Aug. 5 at 8 p.m., Highs of 100 Degrees Possible

UPDATE How to Beat the Heat & Stay Cool This Week as Heat Advisory Extends to July 24 at 8 p.m.

Belmont: Anti-Prom Event Returns after 2-Year Hiatus on Friday, August 5