Amanda Marinaccio
The Archive
Police Officer Turner named 49th Precinct Cop of the Month
January 8, 2010 | 2:45amThe 49th Precinct acknowledged a long-time police officer for his years of service and dedication to improving his precinct and community on Tuesday, November 24.Police Officer George Turner accepted a...
Thumbs up for Van Nest Park expansion
January 7, 2010 | 8:43pmTo expand, or not to expand, that was the question. Community Board 11 asked and Van Nest residents responded with several suggestions for the future of dilapidated Van Nest Park....
Renaissance HS receives technology grant
November 5, 2009 | 9:36pmCouncilman Jimmy Vacca secured a grant to bring new technology into Renaissance High School for Musical Theater and Technology.Through the $ 50,000 grant the school was able to purchase five...
Pelham Parkway barrier chosen: 87 trees to be removed
November 3, 2009 | 8:26pmWith the final barrier now cleared it looks as if the Pelham Parkway reconstruction will finally become a reality. John Fratta, district manager of Community Board 11, has been waiting...
Déjà vu owner fights liquor license cancelation
November 3, 2009 | 8:26pmThe Déjà vu saga continues as the local night spot owner is fighting the cancelation of the establishment’s liquor license in order to remain open for business. On Wednesday, October...
Out2Play celebrates new schoolyard at P.S. 112
October 9, 2009 | 2:30pmOut2Play was joined by students of P.S. 112, principal Susan Barnes, faculty and staff, and Councilman Larry Seabrook on Thursday, September 10 to cut the ribbon on the new playground.“We...
Columbus Day Parade Dinner/Dance celebrated 33rd annual parade
October 9, 2009 | 2:08pmWith the parade approaching this Sunday and all plans finalized, members of the Morris Park Community Association and Columbus Parade Committee celebrated the 33rd annual parade at the Columbus Day...
Villa Maria is giving a piece for peace
September 30, 2009 | 11:20pmStudents of Villa Maria Academy are doing their part to spread peace, love and understanding, participating in their own 4th Annual International Day of Peace.Each year the school celebrates the...
Traffic triangle to be dedicated to local Hero of 9/11
September 30, 2009 | 11:20pmThe process has begun to rename a Bronx traffic triangle to formally honor a local hero who bravely gave his life to help those in need on September 11, 2001.Port...
CB10 votes to support City Island residents against cell tower
September 30, 2009 | 11:19pmThe community board has voted to stand behind the City Island community against the proposed cell tower that threatens its historic atmosphere.Following a public hearing on Thursday, September 3, where...
SLA issues penalty for Insomnia Lounge
September 25, 2009 | 4:28pmOpposition continues to grow against the Morris Park nightspot, now advertised as Insomnia Lounge,.During a State Liquor Authority Full Board meeting held on August 26, Insomnia Lounge, once known as...
The Bronx now has its own soda
September 25, 2009 | 4:28pmThree native Bronxites are bringing their own flavor back to the Bronx, igniting peoples’ taste buds with the old school flavor of fountain soda.Sitting on the stoop of 2315 Cambreleng...
Residents say ‘NO’ to Astor development
September 25, 2009 | 4:28pmResidents of Pelham Parkway and Allerton spoke out against the proposed medical facility that they fear will diminish the quality of their neighborhood, in preparation for the upcoming Board of...
GROUNDBREAKING HELD FOR OVER 120 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING
August 14, 2009 | 6:57pmA groundbreaking was held for two affordable buildings in Longwood. On Thursday, August 6, Comunilife Inc, along with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development and Blue Sea Development Company,...
INSOMNIA LOUNGE KEEPING NEIGHBORS UP ALL NIGHT
August 14, 2009 | 6:57pmDoes Insomnia Lounge evoke a family-friendly environment to you? Months ago, after numerous violations had been issued and complaints poured in from the community, owner of Café Déjà vu met...
49TH PRECINCT CHECKPOINT LEADS TO 2 POUNDS OF MARIJUANA
August 14, 2009 | 6:57pmIn the continuing effort to get drugs off the street, the 49th precinct has yet again made an arrest for possession of illegal drugs. In response to numerous complains of...
Groundbreaking held for over 120 units of affordable housing
August 14, 2009 | 12:46pmA groundbreaking was held for two affordable buildings in Longwood.On Thursday, August 6, Comunilife Inc, along with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development and Blue Sea Development Company, a...
49th Precinct checkpoint leads to 2 pounds of marijuana
August 14, 2009 | 12:46pmIn the continuing effort to get drugs off the street, the 49th precinct has yet again made an arrest for possession of illegal drugs.In response to numerous complains of excessive...
Insomnia Lounge keeping neighbors up all night
August 14, 2009 | 12:46pmDoes Insomnia Lounge evoke a family-friendly environment to you?Months ago, after numerous violations had been issued and complaints poured in from the community, owner of Café Déjà vu met with...
MUNI-METERS IN MORRIS PARK
August 13, 2009 | 6:28amOut with the old and in with the new.Morris Park residents and shoppers can expect a change coming to their business district within in the next few weeks, as standard...