Bronx Boot Camp: ‘A Girl’s Night Out’
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.
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.
PS 56 Tribute To Change
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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Neighborhood Notes
Statistics indicate crime in the 52nd Precinct is down. But the residents of a troubled neighborhood say they experience a different reality.
At a forum hosted by local church leaders and community groups at Our Lady of Refuge Church, residents told Deputy Inspector James Alles, the commanding officer of the 52nd Precinct, that not only did they feel like crime was worsening around them, but also that crime reports weren’t being filed.
At a forum hosted by local church leaders and community groups at Our Lady of Refuge Church, residents told Deputy Inspector James Alles, the commanding officer of the 52nd Precinct, that not only did they feel like crime was worsening around them, but also that crime reports weren’t being filed.
It was an emotional scene on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at Lehman College, as students, faculty, and staff gathered in the Music Building on the Bedford Park campus to witness the historic inauguration of the 44th President of the United States, Barack Hussein Obama.
Red, blue and white balloons filled the air, as patriotic décor covered the tables. A shared excitement was palpable, as the Lehman audience cheered and gave President Obama a standing ovation after he was sworn in.
Red, blue and white balloons filled the air, as patriotic décor covered the tables. A shared excitement was palpable, as the Lehman audience cheered and gave President Obama a standing ovation after he was sworn in.