Welcome back to the program, ladies and gentleman of the Bronx and beyond. How was everyone’s weekend? Really, that good? Fantastic. Let’s move on to our weekend news roundup on a day that will ignite the start of Bronx Week.
It’s a beautiful Friday in the Bronx, people. Enjoy. Now, let’s get down to business.Weather: As I mentioned in the brief pre-amble, it’s a beautiful day in the Bronx. Nary a cloud in the sky right now and temperatures are expected to top out in the low-70s. Enjoy it will it lasts – showers are forecast for Saturday and Sunday (at least until about noon and then it should clear up for the rest of Mother’s Day).
(Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen)The New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx has a new Azalea Garden opening Saturday. (Photo by Larry Lederman)Earlier in the Bronx news roundup, we linked to this review of the New York Botanical Garden’s new Azalea Garden, which opens tomorrow. Garden spokesman Nick Leshi sent over these photos to whet your appetite. Enjoy.(Photo by Larry Lederman)
Police have beefed up their foot patrols around Creston Ave. in the 46th Precinct. Editor’s note: This story first appeared in the May edition of the Mt. Hope Monitor.Photo and Story by Giovanny Fausto PintoIn April, residents within the 46th Precinct saw the coming of spring and three brutal murders. Following the murders, all shootings, including a brazen teen-on-teen killing during rush hour near bustling Burnside Avenue, local residents fear the situation may only get worse.
2nd graders at PS 94, where just 29% of students read at or above grade level, enjoy TIGER Day.Editor’s note: This story first appeared in the April 21 edition of the Norwood News. About halfway through his pivotal starring role as a life-sized, book-loving tiger at Norwood elementary school PS 94, Joe Lawliss removed his foam-rubber mascot head and breathed deeply. It’s all worth it, he thought.Lawliss runs an after-school tutoring program at PS 94. He has two kids of his own. He realizes how important reading is for the development of young minds.
I absolutely love Mexican food. I love everything from very authentic Mexican dishes like pozole or tacos al pastor to more Americanized foods like burritos and quesadillas. So one of my favorite days of the year is definitely Cinco de Mayo.Normally, I would tell our readers to stay home and then I would list some good recipes, but I really think Cinco de Mayo is best celebrated outside-preferably wherever you can buy a frozen margarita. There are lots of great restaurants in the Bronx, like Montezuma on Kingsbridge Road. And there’s also lots of hidden gems like your local taco place or the taco truck on Fordham Road between Grand Concourse and Webster Avenue.
Happy Cinco de Mayo! And sorry for the late round up. Lots going on today. Weather: Mostly sunny today with a few clouds with temperatures in the high 50’s. Story of the Day:Bronx Museum is currently featuring an exhibit called Stargazers, which features work by Elizabeth Catlett.
After media revelations of abuse at homes for the developmentally disabled, the Assembly is considering a law to improve employee screening. But some contemplate broader change, like getting the state out of the group home business altogether.
A row of businesses on Jerome Avenue were destroyed by a fire last Friday. (Photo by David Greene)
Bronx State Sen. Gustavo Rivera moved into his new office at 2432 Grand Concourse last week. Tonight, he’s inviting the public to attend an open house at the office from 5 to 8 p.m. (Photo by Adi Talwar). Editor’s note: This story first appeared in the May edition of the Mt. Hope Monitor. Like every New York state senator, when 33rd District representative Gustavo Rivera moved into his local office, he received two flags – the stars and stripes of the United States of America and the goddesses of Liberty and Justice of New York state – as well as a copy machine and a dated set of rectangular office furniture.
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