Bronx Notes: Adopt-a-Shop Workshops

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is hosting Adopt a Shop workshops at the Bronx Library Center, room C-21, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd., July 13, 27, and Aug. 3, from 10 a.m. to noon., that would give New Yorkers the tools to successfully demand healthier food options at their food store. For more information or to RSVP (required), call (347) 396-4245 or e-mail shophealthy@health.nyc.gov.

Centenarians Celebrate at St. Patrick’s Home

Family, friends and residents packed St. Joseph Hall at the St. Patrick’s Home for the Aged and Infirm for its 9th annual centenarian celebration. The event honored 10 centenarians, including Rose Paladino, who at 105 years young is St. Patrick’s oldest resident.

Bronx Notes: Open Fire Hydrants Safety Alert

The Department of Environmental Protection reminds New Yorkers that opening fire hydrants without spray caps is illegal, wasteful and dangerous. Illegally opened hydrants can lower water pressure and put lives at risk if there is a fire.

Mayor Celebrates HS Grad Rates; Bronx Rates Drop

These are the four-year graduation for schools in the northwest Bronx over the past seven years. The rate of students who graduated by August 2011 (four years, plus a summer) are also included. (Source: NYC Department of Education)
This June, the Department of Education and the mayor proudly announced that New York City’s high school graduation rates have broken records and increased for the tenth year in a row to 65.5 percent. The Bronx separately trails behind each of the other four boroughs with a rate of 57.5 percent.

Bronx Notes: Youth Fitness Day Camp

The B’N’ Fit Urban Fitters Day Camp for teens shows them how to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and offers activities that include swimming, basketball, football, dancing, and daily trips. Campers can choose from a full summer session or one of two, three-week sessions. The first session runs from July 9 to 27, and the second session runs from July 30 to Aug. 17. For more information, call Camp Director Michelle at (718) 920-5818.

Report: Rangel’s Lead Grows After Day of Vote Counting (Updated)

The Daily News and New York Times are both reporting that incumbent Charlie Rangel’s 802 vote lead going into the day has grown to 945 votes over Adriano Espaillat, who is challenging the validity of the entire election and vote counting process. More counting coming tomorrow and, as we mentioned earlier today, the vote won’t be certified until at least next Wednesday, July 11.