The weather is warming up and the kids are out of school, summer time is officially here! And nothing says summer time in The Bronx like the numerous concerts and events in our wonderful New York City Parks. SummerStage, New York City's largest free performing arts festival will kick off a two-week series in the Bronx on July 5th with salsa singer George Lamond, and DJ … [Read more...]
A Romantic Valentine’s Day in The Bronx
Valentine's Day is associated with big displays of affection that are supposed to give you warm and fuzzy feelings inside, however with this freezing weather your outsides are less than warm and fuzzy. Nevertheless this Sunday is Valentine's Day; and while dating adds are flooding tv commercials and last minute gift ideas are filling your inboxes, by now you must have decided … [Read more...]
More than Baseball: Hard Rock Cafe at Yankee Stadium
Hard Rock Cafe at Yankee Stadium gives you an opportunity to enjoy more than baseball. I had the opportunity to spend an evening with some Bronx Bloggers getting to know a little more about Hard Rock Cafe at Yankee Stadium. I must admit I had to think very hard as to where the entrance to the Hard Rock Cafe was at Yankee Stadium, after all when I go to a game there's a sea of … [Read more...]
The Bronx, An Untapped Treasure (part 1)
Nature and Art at the New York Botanical Garden Just last year The Bronx celebrated its centennial, and what a centennial it has been! The past 100 years The Bronx has gone through many ups and downs, from farms to factories to commercial hubs, housing developments and landmarks until the time of the Great Depression when things began to decline to a point where "The Bronx … [Read more...]
A Storybook Christmas
A Storybook Christmas at Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum December 5 - January 7 One widely known holiday tradition is to go see a gigantic Christmas tree at a national historic landmark in Midtown Manhattan, but I want to tell you about eight amazing Christmas Trees inspired by children's books and beautifully decorated by an impressive group of interior designers at a New York … [Read more...]
Holidays in The Bronx
The holiday season in New York City is so amazing that almost every classic holiday movie takes place in our city. The holidays in New York brings to mind places like Central Park, Rockefeller Center and 34th Street, just to name a few. However, Holidays in The Bronx cannot be underestimated. The Bronx is a borough rich in cultural venues and activities; and the during the … [Read more...]
Holiday Train Show
The 23rd Annual Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Garden November 15 - January 19 Living in The Bronx affords me the luxury of enjoying approximately 250 acres of beautiful landscape every season at the New York Botanical Garden. And one of the best holiday traditions in The Bronx is kicking off the season at the New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show, … [Read more...]
Fall Into Autumn in The Bronx
Enjoying the Fall Foliage and Other Events in The Bronx Whether you like to call it Autumn or Fall, The Bronx offers a variety of ways to enjoy this colorful seasonal transition. From musical trolleys and cemetery walks to pumpkin carvings and family races, you will not miss a chance to catch the colorful leaves of autumn here in The Bronx. Having vast parks gives … [Read more...]
Bronx Back to School! Immunizations Update
August is here and with it the Back to School preparation begins. We look at our check lists for supplies and uniforms, perhaps new outfits, but most important is our kids' health. One check list that must be up to date is that School Immunizations list. Back in July the New York State Health Department announced updated school immunizations requirements. So, if you haven't … [Read more...]
Bronx People to Follow on Twitter
20 Bronx Tweet Peeps to Follow On this follow Friday #FF I just want to share with you some of the awesome Bronx twitter friends to follow in order to stay on top of what's hot in The Bronx. Whether you look for local events, serious activism, weather information, or simple comic relief there is a twitter friend to add value to your Bronx lifestyle. Effective tweeting is … [Read more...]