Early in the Bloomberg administration, the city put more cops and stricter rules into some of the most dangerous schools. Tracking the program’s effect is complicated by other policies that have closed, shrunk or replaced some of the targeted facilities.
The Bronx Salsa Festival kicks off tonight and will run through this Sunday, July 10, with dance-themed events taking place each night until then.Head over the Pregones Theatre at 7 p.m for a screening of the award-winning documentary “From Mambo To Hip Hop, A South Bronx Tale,” followed by a discussion on the history of salsa music led by film co-producer Elena Martinez and multi-Grammy nominated percussionist Bobby Sanabria. Afterwards, professional dancer and instructor Elvis Collado, winner of the 2010 New York/ New Jersey Salsa Open Championship, and his partner Melanie Castillo lead a demonstration and group lesson. There’s something happening every night until Sunday, and you can check out the full schedule here.
Weather: Really hot and humid, again. High in the 90s, with a miniscule chance of rain early this afternoon. Should cool down tomorrow. Story of the Day: Darlene Urena, the 5-year-old Soundview-area girl who was shot in the stomach over Memorial Day weekend, is well on her way to recovery. On her way to friend’s home to share a bag of Doritos, Urena was caught in a hail of gunfire, which police say was the result of a feud between rival gangs.
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