The MTA is taking advantage of the legal requirement to balance its operating budget to secure more money for pursuing their wasteful and unnecessary projects.

As we welcome our nation’s first African-American President, let us remember not to put him on any higher a pedestal than we did our previous ones for he is just as fallible as they were and he, too, has his flaws.

Group exercise classes usually conjure up images of tedious and demanding workouts in a room full of strangers.

But that’s not the case for the small army of women who exercise together on a weekly basis in the gym at the Holy Nativity Church in Norwood.

They’re all participants in the Belin Challenge Fitness Camp, a month-long series of "boot-camp" style classes that promote a personalized, holistic approach to getting in shape.

The day after Barack Obama was sworn in as President of the United States, students at PS 56 were treated to an inaugural celebration of their own. In honor of both Obama’s inauguration and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the PS 56 Chorus gave a concert and a series of readings for their classmates. Titled “Celebrating our Historical Journey,” the program evoked Abraham Lincoln, in addition to Dr. King and President Obama. Fifth graders Rufino Lopez, Elham Chowdhury and Junaid Ahmed gave rousing recitals from the Gettysburg Address, King’s “I Have A Dream” speech, and Obama’s election-night acceptance speech. Their

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A listing of arts and entertainment events for our readers in the Northwest Bronx.

Meet the Pointer Sisters!-and celebrate Valentine’s Day with the one you love. Enter for your chance to win 2 free tickets to see The Pointer Sisters (who you will meet before the show) and Kool and the Gang on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. Read on for more details.

A listing of program, events, notices and services for our readers in the northwest Bronx.

Sitting in his office at Soundview Health Center, one of four Bronx health centers he’s created, Pedro Espada, Jr. looks like a success. Twice, the people of two different Bronx state senate districts have voted him into office and his health centers have employed hundreds of people and provided care for thousands.

So, why is it, he wants to know, that the media and his political rivals always focus on the negative aspects of his political career?

Bedford Park residents are livid about a new homeless shelter that began operating in December without notifying anyone about it. The shelter will remain, city officials said, unless it can be proven that the building’s owners forced out previous tenants through harassment.