Sen. Rivera Teaching Free Civics Classes

Bronx State Sen. Gustavo Rivera is getting back to his roots as educator, teaching a series of free civics classes this month at the Bronx Library Center that cover topics like the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, elections and how different levels of government work.

Training Wheels Off: Tour De Bronx Returns

Bronx bicycling enthusiasts can get in gear for the 17th annual Tour de Bronx, as registration for the Oct. 23 event is now open. The tour is a joint project by Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., advocacy group Transportation Alternatives, and local hospitals to promote health and exercise.

Clinton-JFK Square Off Under Friday Night Lights

An ancient rivalry is back in the Bronx for an emotional showdown under Friday night lights. Dewitt Clinton’s Governors are headed to John F. Kennedy’s Riverdale campus in what should be a hard-fought contest that starts at 7 p.m.

Engel: With Qaddafi’s Death, Real Work in Libya Begins

Bronx Congressman Eliot Engel, a senior member of the house foreign affairs committee, sent out a swift response to the news of former Libyan dictator Muammar el-Qaddafi’s violent death earlier today, saying it’s time for Libyans to get down to the business of setting up a functioning democracy.

Community District 10 Education Council Meeting Tonight

The Community District 10 Education Council, which encompasses much of the northwest Bronx, will hold its monthly meeting tonight, Thursday, Oct. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at PS 33, 2424 Jerome Ave.

Thursday’s Bronx Links

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Occupy the Bronx 101; Movement to Join Forces with Coalition

Bronx Assemblyman Jose Rivera, perhaps the most prolific videographer in the borough, shot this footage last Saturday at the Occupy the Bronx assembly in Fordham Plaza. It’s long — with a running time of 46 minutes, 54 seconds — but gives a good sense of the scene last weekend and how the Occupy movement conducts business. The third person who speaks, starting at about the 10-minute mark, is Ephraim Cruz, who sat down with BronxTalk’s Gary Axelbank on Monday evening. Cruz is a co-founder of Bronx for Change, a recently-created political organization. Another co-founder of Bronx for Change, Charlie Ramos,

Croton Facilities Monitoring Committee Tonight

The monthly Croton Facilities Monitoring Committee will be held tonight, Wednesday, Oct. 19 at the DEP outreach office, 3660 Jerome Ave. at 7 p.m. Usually, the committee meets on the third Thursday of every month, but this month, due to some apparent scheduling difficulties, it’s happening tonight.

Filipino Parish of St. Brendan’s Celebrates 17 Years

Slide show and Story By Lindsay Armstrong More than 250 people crowded into St. Brendan’s auditorium on a recent Sunday evening to celebrate the 17th anniversary of the church’s Filipino parish. Lumen Castaneda, a former resident of Norwood, founded the parish in conjunction with St. Brendan’s in 1994. The church offers a monthly mass in Tagalog, the Philippine native tongue. Head pastor, Father George Stewart says the group is a vibrant part of the larger church community. “This is a very ethnically diverse parish. We have 48 nations represented and they all add to the experience,” Stewart said. “We’re very