The Bridges Juvenile Center in the South Bronx
The good news is that juvenile justice reform is underway in New York. The bad news, argues this op-ed, is that reform won’t work unless we recognize the true causes of youth crime.
The summer is in full-swing and the Bronx is celebrating! Here are the hottest Bronx events coming up this weekend. Summer Shake Up! With The Public TheaterSaturday, July 10, 201010 a.m.–1:30 p.m.The Crotona Park Amphitheater (in Crotona Park)Experience the backstage workings of a major American theater company and participate in an exciting dramatic encounter with Shakespeare led by The Public’s teaching artists. Geared for students entering 6th grade and up, participants will investigate Shakespeare’s text through games and improvisations and even have the opportunity to perform on stage!
The Bainbridge Bakery, which was destroyed along with nine other businesses on Bainbridge Road last Halloween, is re-opening on Saturday morning with a new a name and a new location.The bakery, which suffered two devastating fires last year (the other happened in April) and is owned and operated by mother-son team Anna and Jon Mirdita, is reinventing itself as Anna’s Bakery and Cafe. It will fill two storefronts and feature a bakery as well as a an area to enjoy sit-down dining for breakfast and lunch. The new shop is located at 2125 Williamsbridge Road, between Pelham Parkway and Lydig Avenue.They officially open their doors on Saturday morning at 8 a.m. Through the early morning hours, they will be offering free coffee and perhaps other goodies.For more information, call (914) 400-4505.
Move over ObamaCare.Assemblyman Nelson Castro is hosting a spate of
Non-profits and community organizations in the Bronx, and all across the state, might not be getting their usual grants from state legislators this year. Governor Paterson vetoed thousands of member item requests (among other cuts) in an attempt to balance the state’s long-overdue budget. He delivered his list of vetoes to legislators yesterday;
There’s no relief in sight for Morris Heights residents looking to cool off this summer in Roberto Clemente state park’s three pools – for the second year in a row. The Mount Hope Monitor has the story.
The free agent’s choice of Miami lands him in one of America’s most Latino cities. A look at the demographics of the six suitors for LeBron James.
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