Water cooling towers are the prime suspect in the outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in the Bronx that has infected more than 80 and killed seven, but the city has done little to address the risks they pose. [New York Times].
New York Today: Sinking In - The New York Times
By Tatiana Schlossberg
If you grow up hard in the Edenwald Houses in the Bronx, like Manhattan junior forward Emmy Andujar did, sometimes decisions and their consequences get magnified. Surrounded by gangs and drugs and so much violence, a couple choices can be the difference between getting swallowed up and getting out.
Rubin: Former Rice star on right path at Manhattan after brother is slain
Roger Rubin
Sun, 22 Dec 2013 01:19:23 GMT
Date: July 2, 2013
Joe Bataan, called the “King of Latin Soul,” was influenced by the melodic sounds of Doo-Wop and the energy of Latin music that were the hallmarks of his Spanish Harlem neighborhood. The famed Fania Records found this intersection of sound and culture enticing and propelled Bataan to become a major force in the “Latin Boogaloo” music scene with hits like “Gypsy Woman” and “My Cloud.”
Felix Hernandez is in the business of remembering the good ol’ days. Hernandez’s wildly popular radio show, Rhythm Revue, takes on a life of its own at New York’s Roseland, where three thousand disciples regularly come to hear Fernandez spin the sounds of the past and boogie down. Felix Hernandez will rock the crowd once again at SummerStage again with his mix of soul, Motown, funk, salsa and disco dance classics. Bring your dancing shoes.
Start time: 6:00 pm
End time: 8:00 pm
Contact phone:
Location: Soundview Park
Joe Bataan / Felix Hernandez’s Rhythm Revue
Sun, 30 Jun 2013 04:00:03 GMT
Willie Colón is looking for the right words. The legendary singer and trombonist, who never seems to be short of a joke or something to tweet about — he has 2.2 million followers on the social network — is trying to decide how to describe the inspiration for his “Yo Soy Boricua” concert at the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts in the Bronx on June 8.
Willie Colón in new concert ‘Yo Soy Boricua’
JOSE MANUEL SIMIAN
Thu, 06 Jun 2013 17:27:43 GMT
Date: June 8, 2013
Join in the festivities of NYC’s annual Puerto Rican Day Parade. First, participants will do some gardening, helping out the folks at Roberto Clemente Community Garden, which has vegetables, fruit trees, and beauty, permanently protected by The Bronx Land Trust. Next, we will see folks build a float for the parade, right in their own community, at El Flamboyan Community Garden in the South Bronx. Finally, participants will hear the drum sounds coming from the Casita, live at Rincon Criollo Cultural Center and Community Garden with Jose Chema Soto. Lunch is included.
Tour Guide: Bobby Gonzalez, Bronx Storyteller
Itinerary:
Pick-up at 810 7th Ave.(9:30-10am)
- 1st stop (10:30 to 11:30 am) Roberto Clemente Community Garden: Shakespeare Ave. and 169th St. (gardening demo led by gardener/Bronx Green-Up)
- 2nd stop (noon to 1:15 p.m.) El Flamboyan Community Garden: Tinton Ave.and 150th St. (lunch and PR Day Parade float building)
- 3rd stop (1:30 pm to 2:20) Rincon Criollo: East 158th St. between 3rd and Brook Ave. (live music with Chema)
Drop-off at 810 7th AVE
Please RSVP at the Bronx Tourism Council.
Start time: 9:00 am
End time: 3:00 pm
Contact phone: (718) 590-3518
Location: El Flamboyan Community Garden (in El Flamboyan Garden)
Bronx Urban Farms Trolley Tour: Caribbean Culture
Thu, 06 Jun 2013 04:00:02 GMT
“The Bronx Bombers” has a whole new meaning now…
Study Shows That The Bronx Has Highest Rate Of STDs In NYC
Via NYDailyNews
Here’s one neighborhood where you definitely shouldn’t have unprotected sex, share a needle or stand next to someone coughing.
The 10457 ZIP code in the Bronx — which includes Tremont, portions of Crotona, Belmont and Claremont — has the highest number of people afflicted by two of the following conditions: HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia and tuberculosis, according to the Department of Health.
All seven diseases are epidemic in 10457, with infection rates for all conditions in the top 20% of cases citywide.
It’s not just a 10457 problem. In fact, the Bronx has the highest number of ZIP codes — 70% — where residents are in the top 20% for at least two diseases.
In Manhattan, 45% of ZIP codes have two-disease rates in the top 20%, compared to 25% of Queens ZIPs and 22% in Brooklyn.
“It’s very disturbing, especially for our community,” Tom Murray, director of community affairs for St. Barnabas Hospital and the chairman of Community Board 6’s Health and Human Services Committee.
“The teenagers are engaging in very risky behavior. They think AIDS is a thing of the past.”
What is it about the B-X that is contributing to sick meat sticks and poisonous boxes???
The ZIP code’s high poverty rate contributes to the disproportionate number battling two or more serious diseases. Roughly 70,000 people live in the 10457 ZIP code and the median household income is $24,537. Some 43% of Tremont/Crotona residents live below the poverty line compared a poverty rate of 21% citywide.
“While this is a disappointment, it’s not a surprise,” said Community Board 6 District Manager Ivine Galarza.
Residents blamed officials.
“I’m afraid,” said Yolanda Smith, 32, said. “The government needs to do something about it.”
Juan Santos, 63, a disabled veteran, called for more activities and education for young people.
“The main problem with venereal disease is a lack of information,” he said. “We have a lot of billboards about cigarettes and beer. Why are there no billboards about AIDS?”
Yeah, all that SOUNDS good, but who the hell needs a billboard to know that they should wear a cotdamn condom?!
Parents, raise your children.
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Wrap It Up NYC: According To Study The Bronx Has The Highest Rate Of STDS In The City! HIV, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, And More!
hiphopobama
Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:08:15 GMT
Following a series of scathing reports on the utter dysfunction of the Bronx criminal courts, Democratic lawmakers are seeking to gently remove the borough's District Attorney, Robert Johnson. The Times reports that Assemblyman Carl Heastie, the Bronx's Democratic leader, has floated the idea of allowing Johnson to step down in the coming months so he could run for a position as a judge on the State Supreme Court. Johnson denied the plan: “I am scratching my head that you would write a story like this based on hearsay. I have no intention to leave office. I am hard at work at a job that I love and will not respond further to speculation and rumor.” [ more › ]
Are Lawmakers Trying To Oust The Bronx DA?
Christopher Robbins
Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:45:10 GMT
More than 30 artists will fling open the doors of their workspaces this weekend at the 10th annual YoHo Artists Open Studios.
Bronx artists open studios to the public in free art crawl in Yonkers
TANYANIKA SAMUELS
Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:00:58 GMT
The Bronx High School of Science on Friday will unveil what may be the most extensive collection of Holocaust artifacts at a U.S. public school.
Bronx High School of Science Holocaust Museum and Study Center opens Friday
JENNIFER H. CUNNINGHAM
Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:00:56 GMT
Date: April 18, 2013
Craniosacral therapy and relaxation is a deeply relaxing technique, somewhat like yoga, that makes you feel as though you are floating on water.
You may experience yourself drifting in and out of sleep during the gentle and quiet sessions. You will gain a deeper sense of well-being and relaxation, with a better understanding of your body and how it feels. If you suffer migraines, back or neck pain, the instructor will advice you on the specific technique to alleviate the area of concern.
Mats and materials are provided. Come in loose and comfortable pants and clothing. Most people remove their shoes.
Get ready to have an amazing experience. This is a very popular class.
Start time: 10:00 am
End time: 11:00 am
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
Cranio-Sacral Relaxation
Sat, 13 Apr 2013 04:00:03 GMT
