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• Yankees need these 2 key things to click to advance past ALDS

  07-10-2024 22:36 via amny.com
  
  Shohei Ohtani and Bryce Harper have already come through in big spots for their teams this postseason, and if the Yankees are to have similar success, then Aaron Judge will need to do the same.
  In 45 career postseason games entering Game 2 of the ALDS against the Kansas City Royals, Judge is hitting .206, with 13 homers and 25 RBI. In Game 1 on Saturday, Judge went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. Plain and simple: That’s not good enough.
  If the Yankees are to have any chance at their 28th W
  
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• What’s happening | community celebrations, movies and nature and more

  07-10-2024 21:43 via bxtimes.com
  
  Movies Under the Stars: Hocus Pocus
  Friday, Oct. 11, 6:45-9:15 p.m.
  Athletic Field in P.O. Serrano Playground
  Free
  Grab a blanket and come to P.O. Serrano Playground to catch a special outdoor screening of the 1993 cult classic Halloween film “Hocus Pocus.” This comedic film follows a boy who accidentally revives a coven of 17th-century witches and must figure out how to prevent them from becoming immortal.
  For more information, visit https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2024/10/11/mov
  
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• 47th Annual Morris Park Columbus Day Parade to take place Sunday

  07-10-2024 21:36 via bxtimes.com
  
  The upcoming 47th Bronx – Morris Park Columbus Day Parade will honor Bronx Chamber of Commerce Chair Anthony Mormile as Grand Marshal along with Bronx author and educator Tony Morante as Honorary Marshal.
  Hosted by the Morris Park Community Association, the Oct. 13 celebration of Italian-American heritage will parade down Morris Park Avenue and culminate with a Columbus Day Carnival at Loreto Park.
  A Bronx native and community leader, Mormile is the Senior Vice President and Senior Loan Of
  
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• Mott Haven brand Bronx Native celebrates seven years

  07-10-2024 20:23 via bxtimes.com
  
  On Oct. 5, the Mott Haven shop Bronx Native celebrated seven years as a hub for advocacy, creativity and pride in the borough with its annual block party.
  The event, which took place on Lincoln Avenue, featured vendors, food trucks and a DJ — complete with an official proclamation of Oct. 5, 2024, as “Bronx Native Day” by Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson. Attendees browsed clothing, sweet treats and more from local makers, heard a poetry reading by local creatives and dan
  
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• Photos: CM Farías hosts skate party at Caserta Playground

  07-10-2024 18:03 via bxtimes.com
  
  New York City Council Member and Democratic Majority Leader Amanda Farías hosted a skate party for Bronx community members at Caserta Playground last month.
  Photo by Gerardo Romo, NYC Council Media Unit
  The event was held in partnership with the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation and Go! Sports NYC.
  Photo by Gerardo Romo, NYC Council Media Unit
  Farías represents the 18th New York City Council district, which includes the neighborhoods of Castle Hill, Clason Point
  
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• Zeta Charter Schools, Ballet Hispánico partner for Hispanic Heritage Month celebration

  07-10-2024 17:59 via bxtimes.com
  
  Zeta Charter Schools partnered with the Ballet Hispánico to host a special Hispanic Heritage Month event on Monday, Sept. 30.
  The event featured performances by Noche Flamenca, one of the leading flamenco dance companies in the world. Through these performances, Zeta Charter Schools students were immersed in a dynamic blend of music, dance and storytelling.
  Photo courtesy of Zeta Charter Schools
  “At Noche Flamenca, it is a true joy to share even a small piece of Spanish culture with
  
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• Mass and installation ceremony held to celebrate new school president of Mount St. Michael

  07-10-2024 17:55 via bxtimes.com
  
  Over 700 Mount St. Michael Academy students, alumni, faculty, friends and Marist Brothers attended the installation ceremony for the school’s new president, Bro. Michael Flanigan, FMS, on Friday, Sept. 27, during the annual Mass of the Holy Spirit.
  Photo courtesy of Mount St. Michael Academy
  Flanigan, who is the school’s sixth president, began his tenure on July 1. He was formally installed during the mass, which was presided over by Fr. Richard LaMorte, a Mount St. Michael Academy a
  
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• Cardinal Spellman High School celebrates beginning of new school year with Mass of the Holy Spirit

  07-10-2024 16:44 via bxtimes.com
  
  The administration, faculty and staff of Cardinal Spellman High School, along with 1,260 students, gathered together for the annual Mass of the Holy Spirit in September to celebrate the start of the 2024-2025 school year.
  The mass was held by Director of Spiritual Activities Father Peter Pilsner and assisted by Deacon John Maulucci.
  Following the conclusion of the mass, Cardinal Spellman Principal Jeri Faulkner administered the oath of office to new Student Body President Emily Gutierrez and Vic
  
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• Parkchester residents plan second rally in four weeks demanding safety improvements

  07-10-2024 16:39 via bxtimes.com
  
  Parkchester residents are planning a rally — for the second time in a month — to call for improved safety in the condos and more involvement from management, who they say has ignored their concerns. 
  Residents hope the upcoming rally, scheduled for Oct. 13, will generate a response from those who control Parkchester’s large housing developments as well as the dedicated police department. Thus far, they have been frustrated by a lack of responsiveness and transparency. They
  
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• Column: Honoring the legacy of Ozzie Virgil Sr.

  07-10-2024 15:53 via bxtimes.com
  
  With profound sadness, we reflect on the passing of Ozzie Virgil Sr., a true hero of baseball and a beloved member of our Bronx family. Ozzie was more than just an athlete—he was a pioneer, a community icon and an enduring symbol of hope. His journey from the Dominican Republic to becoming Major League Baseball’s first Dominican player was a testament to resilience, courage and an unbreakable spirit.
  Ozzie’s impact stretched far beyond the baseball diamond. He became a part of
  
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• Ronald McDonald House NY and CHAM open family room to support Bronx caregivers

  07-10-2024 15:34 via bxtimes.com
  
  Ronald McDonald House® New York (RMH-NY) and the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) marked a major milestone in their partnership with the grand opening of the Ronald McDonald Family Room on Wednesday. This new space, located just steps away from CHAM, will serve as a respite for caregivers and families of children undergoing treatment for serious illnesses, offering a comforting environment for those facing challenging times.
  The Family Room at CHAM is the third of its kind in N
  
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• Female Fight Club: Bronx women unite for fitness and domestic violence awareness

  07-10-2024 14:46 via bxtimes.com
  
  More than a dozen Bronx women came together Wednesday and worked out at the all-female gym and health club Female Fight Club NYC.
  The club, located in Riverdale, offers much more than just fitness classes; it’s a safe space for women in the Bronx to strengthen their spirit as well as their muscles. After a high-intensity fitness class, the group of women gathered near the front of the studio for the real fight—the fight to end domestic violence (DV) in the Bronx.
  Part-gym, part-commu
  
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