James Hannon, a Bronx boy who grew up in the area between Bedford Park and Fordham Road, kind of stumbled upon the subject of his first book, “Lost Boys of the Bronx: The Oral History of the Ducky Boys Gang.”

Don’t forget to vote! The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 2. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Here’s a quick at your candidates and the two referendums on the ballot this year.

On his way to what he’s sure will be a resounding victory in the general election in two weeks, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, a trained lawyer who represents most of Norwood, as well as parts of Woodlawn and Riverdale, finds himself in an unfamiliar role – defendant.

Dinowitz, who received 95 percent of his 81st District’s vote two years ago, has spent the last couple of weeks defending himself from charges brought by his feisty Republican opponent, Joe McClaughlin.

Rookie Council Member Fernando Cabrera, 14th District, recently passed his first piece of legislation into law with the signing of "Light Efficiency Bill," which Cabrera says will contribute to the "greening" of the city.

Public and Community Meetings •    The Bedford Mosholu Community Association will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. at 400 E. Mosholu Pkwy. So. Apt. B1 (lobby floor). All are welcome. •    The Croton Facility Monitoring Committee will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. at the DEP Outreach Office, 3660 Jerome Ave. •    The 52nd Precinct Community Council will meet on Thursday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, 2500 Jerome Ave. For more information, call (718) 220-5824.   Capital Expense Budget Public Hearing for Community Board 7 for the Fiscal Year 2012 will be

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The annual Tour de Bronx, one of the city’s largest cycling events, is always a big deal. But this year’s ride, on Sunday, Oct. 24, holds a special significance, as it will honor Megan Charlop, the longtime community health advocate and activist who died last March in a tragic cycling accident.

Since 1998, it’s been the law in New York State, that health insurance covers the costs of breast reconstruction for cancer patients who undergo a mastectomy. And while doctors will tout the benefits of the surgery, many women who are eligible don’t seek the procedure – often because they don’t know enough about it.

Now, a state bill signed into law this summer mandates that doctors discuss reconstructive options with patients, before they start treatment.

After sustaining major damage in a fire last December, Bank of America, the largest commercial bank in the country, reopened its branch on East 204th Street and Perry Avenue last month.

The discovery of high levels of lead contamination in the soil at Harris Field last year forced construction of six new ball fields to come to a halt. But after being closed several months, construction has resumed and workers are confident they have removed all of the contamination.