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Editor’s Pick EVENTS The 4 Bronx Project and Female Fight Club are sponsoring a contest to Celebrate Women in the Community who are actively making the community a better place. The organizers of the event are asking for nominations of outstanding women in Riverdale, Norwood, Wakefield, Van Cortlandt and Marble Hill. The celebration will be hosted by 4 Bronx, the Fight Club, and the Women of Reform Judaism at Riverdale Temple on March 8, International Women’s Day. An awards ceremony will be held for seven of the nominees, and a film and picture displays will feature the work of

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Building applications have been filed with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) to expand an existing, 2-story structure into a 5-story community facility building at 1342 Inwood Avenue in the Mt. Eden section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Located between Clarke Place West and West 170th Street, the lot is near the 170th Street subway station, serviced by the 4 train. Joseph Riegler is listed as the owner behind the applications, who also filed building applications with DOB for an 11-story residential building at the adjacent 1351 Jerome Avenue site in May 2022, as reported. The proposed

By DAVID GREENE

The following is an extended version of the story that appears in our latest print edition. Several thousand children received gifts, and in some cases, enjoyed one last encounter with Santa Claus before the end of the holiday season, as several local organizations hosted traditional “Three Kings Day” events across The Bronx. The annual holiday, traditionally celebrated on Jan. 6 each year, recognizes the journey detailed in The Bible of the three kings, also known as the “three wise men” who traveled to Jerusalem to bring gifts to Baby Jesus on the occasion of his birth. One “Three Kings

By SÍLE MOLONEY & MIRIAM QUIÑONES

Editor’s Note: The following is an updated version of the story that appears in our latest print edition which went to press prior to the announcement regarding the end of the strike action. The nurses strike led by the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) against both Montefiore Health System and Mount Sinai Health System, which has been ongoing for three days since Monday, Jan. 9, has ended, according to a statement released by NYSNA on Thursday, Jan. 12. Gov. Kathy Hochul joined New York State representatives of The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL–CIO),

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Kicking off at 4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 6, local community members will host a Three Kings Day children’s bike giveaway and community celebration at 5237 Broadway, (between 225th Street and 228th Street) in the Marble Hill section of The Bronx. According to the organizers, volunteer bike mechanics spent 555 hours over the past two months repairing and restoring dozens of bikes previously rescued from a former bike repair shop in Spanish Harlem in October. Approximately 30 bikes will be distributed to children in a raffle to be held at Friday’s event, marking the launch of the Bronx Bike Collective,

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Health Commissioner Issues Advisory NYC health commissioner, Dr. Ashwin Vasan, issued a new advisory on Dec. 9 as NYC faces high levels of a triple onslaught of COVID-19, flu, and RSV cases. New Yorkers are strongly urged to wear masks in public, indoor settings, and crowded outdoor settings, to get vaccinated, test regularly, wash hands regularly and stay home, if sick. For more information, visit here. He said this is especially important for people who are – or are meeting – those who are at increased risk for complications from COVID-19, RSV, or the flu, such as those age 65

Editor’s Pick Bridgefield Civic League, located at 3551 Laconia Avenue in Williamsbridge, and partners will host a free Holiday Celebration on Thursday, Dec. 15, at 4 p.m., including a visit by Santa, story time, food and drinks, toys and a holiday giveaway for kids. Call (917) 385 2961 for more information. EVENTS Join Mosholu Library, located at 285 East 205th Street, for its first Teen Movie & Discussion program, featuring Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Thursday Dec. 29, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the library. No registration is required. The discussion will be moderated by

By JULIAN ROBERTS-GRMELA & SÍLE MOLONEY

Manhattan College welcomed back alum, Michael Kakos, along with his wife, Aimee Kakos, on the occasion of their $15 million donation to the college to improve its School of Science, now renamed The Kakos School of Science, in the couple’s honor. The two said they were incredibly proud to support the college, a private, Catholic, liberal arts university, located at 4513 Manhattan College Parkway in the Fieldston section of The Bronx. Quoted in an October 21st college press release, the couple said, “This gift will help nurture the next generation of innovators, giving them the tools and opportunities to

Editor’s Pick Friends of Mosholu Parkland (FOMP) will be hosting a Winterfest on Mosholu (Parkway) and Bainbridge Avenue in Bedford Park in the lead-up to the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting event on Dec. 8, hosted by Bronx Community Board 7 and FOMP, at which there will be seasonal refreshments, snacks, and more. Call (347) 371 3085 for more information on the Winterfest. Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (A.D. 81) is organizing an Annual Holiday Canned Food Drive. See attached flier below for more details. Westchester Square BID, Council Member Marjorie Velázquez (C.D. 13) and partners are hosting a Christmas celebration

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Out & About: Bronx Opera, Become a Lifeguard, Nominations for Women’s Celebration & More!

Mt. Eden: Building Applications Filed with DOB for 5-Story Community Facility with Health Clinic

Three Kings Day Celebrated Across The Bronx, Ending the Holiday Season

Nurses Strike Against Montefiore and Mount Sinai Ends After Three Days as Deal is Struck

Marble Hill: Bike Giveaway on Jan. 6 at 4 p.m. to Celebrate Three Kings Day

UPDATE Neighborhood Notes: Weather Warning, Onsite Testing for COVID/FLU/RSV, Lithium-Ion Safety Tips & More!

UPDATE Out & About: Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Calpulli Mexican Dance Company’s Navidad & More!

Manhattan College School of Science Gifted $15 Million by Michael & Aimee Kakos

Out & About: Holiday Tree-Lighting, Handel’s Messiah, Bronx Borough President’s Cup & More!