Juilliard Instrumental in Ursula Music Program

When 11th grader Mayira Rodriguez heard The Juilliard School would be offering free instruction in playing musical instruments at her high school, The Academy of Mount St. Ursula, she was one of the first to sign up for the program.

St. Brendan Boys Fall Just Short of State Hoops Title

With time running out in the first half of the biggest game of his young life, St. Brendan School hoopster Brian Ortiz launched a one-handed desperation shot from the other end of the basketball court. The Hail Mary-type shot, fitting for a boys Catholic league state championship match, was perfectly on target. Just a tad long. It bounced hard off the back rim.

Lady Mustangs Reign!

Last month, the Monroe College Lady Mustangs won the women’s junior college (Division II) national championship in an upset victory over the top-seeded Pima College (Ariz.), 78-74.

Webster Rezoning Okayed, Setting Up Makeover

A plan to rezone Webster Avenue between East Gun Hill and Fordham roads was officially approved by the City Council at the end of March, the culmination of years of planning by local leaders and elected officials to help transform the 1.75-mile corridor.

Embattled 52nd Precinct Commander Replaced

The commanding officer of the 52nd Precinct, Deputy Inspector John D’Adamo, was suddenly replaced this month, less than 17 months after taking over the job and less than a month after his wife was caught lying to Clarkstown police about being attacked on Valentine’s Day.

Hopes for a Harlem River Park Tied Up in Red Tape

Regatta Park does not exist. It is an idea. A collective vision — shared by Harlem River enthusiasts, Bronx water access advocates, a community board and a local politician — to see a public, usable green space on the Harlem River waterfront right here in the northwest Bronx.

Bronx Pols Push Cuomo On Rent Reform; Jeff Klein’s Name Absent

A number of local elected officials are urging Gov. Andrew Cuomo to renew and strengthen rent regulation laws, in favor of renters, as part of his budget negotiations with the legislature this month. Last week, about 90 lawmakers signed a letter to the governor pressing the issue. Every Bronx state representative put his or her name on the letter with the exception of one: State Sen. Jeff Klein, whose district covers parts of the Bronx.

Local Council Members Accused in Daily News Probe

A series of New York Daily News articles published this week highlighted the alleged misdeeds of a number of New York City Council members, including several local Bronx representatives. Councilmen Fernando Cabrera, Joel Rivera and Oliver Koppell were among those mentioned in the series of stories, which the paper called “Above the Law.”

PS/MS 280 Burglarized

On March 10, burglars broke into PS/MS 280 at 3202 Steuben Ave. in the Norwood section of the Bronx and stole new desktop computers, laptops, lunch money and other items in the school.