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Permits filed for 9-story mixed-use building with 73 residences in Crotona Park East

27-05-2025 21:38 via bxtimes.com

Permits have been filed for the construction of a 9-story mixed-use building with 73 units at 1718 Crotona Park E.The proposed building would be 90 feet tall and yield 34,959 square feet of space, including 28,488 square feet of residential space, 6,208 square feet for commercial space and 263 square feet for community facility space. With an average unit scope of 1,004 square feet, the 73 residential units will most likely be condos.The property would also feature 17 open parking spaces. The 17

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Column: Download the Bronx Walk of Fame app now

27-05-2025 21:36 via bxtimes.com

The Bronx Walk of Fame app is now available on the App Store. This innovative way of exploring the Bronx Walk of Fame, which lines the Grand Concourse from 138th Street to 171st Street, offers users the opportunity to learn about all the success that started in the Bronx.When you download the app, which is called “Bronx WOF” on the App Store and Google Play, the first famous faces you will see are the newest additions to the Walk of Fame: Kemba Walker, Damian Priest, Judy Torres, Dev

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Photos: BICOG invites community members to food pantry

27-05-2025 21:31 via bxtimes.com

The Bronxwood International Church of God (BICOG) is encouraging individuals and families in need to visit its food pantry for free groceries, available every Wednesday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3232 Lurting Ave.[caption id="attachment_127652" align="alignnone" width="1200"] A banner was set up to promote the food pantry. Photo by Jewel Webber[/caption]The BICOG pantry also provides food donated by the local community.[caption id="attachment_127654" align="alignnone" width="1200"] R

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BP Gibson and National Dominican Day Parade announce honorees for 2025 parade during Dominican heritage celebration

27-05-2025 21:23 via bxtimes.com

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson and National Dominican Day Parade Chairperson Cristina Contreras announced the honorees for this year's parade during a Dominican heritage celebration on Thursday, May 22, at Bronx Borough Hall.[caption id="attachment_127718" align="alignnone" width="960"] Dominican Day Parade Chairperson Cristina Contreras and Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson. Photo courtesy of the Office of Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson[/caption][caption id="attach

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Riverdale Choral Society invites singers to take part in ‘Summer Sing’ on June 18

27-05-2025 20:38 via bxtimes.com

The Riverdale Choral Society, a Bronx-based performing arts group that has brought music to the community since 1964, is inviting singers and music lovers to join them for their upcoming "Summer Sing" on Wednesday, June 18, at the Christ Church Riverdale, at 5040 Henry Hudson Pkwy. E. in Riverdale.Participants in Summer Sing will perform "Gloria" by Antonio Vivaldi and "Alleluia" by Randall Thompson. MunTzung Wong will conduct the show. The Riverdale Choral Society welcomes all singers—whe

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