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...]
Run for a Cause: 6th Annual Runyon 5K at Yankee Stadium
Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation to Hold 6th Annual Runyon 5K at Yankee Stadium on August 3 According to Cancer Facts and Figures 2014 by the American Cancer Society, cancer is the second most common cause of death in the United States killing almost 1,600 people per day this year. This Sunday, August 3rd The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation will hold their 6th … [Read more...]
Rooting for the Under..Cat to Get a Home
Abandoned Bronx Cat in Need of Loving Home Looking at this sweet face you wouldn't think she was locked in a carrier abandoned by the side of the Bronx River until someone reported her to the NYC Parks Department. Even though someone was so cruel as to abandoned this helpless animal, a caring Bronxite made the choice to take her home - with her other five pets - and care for … [Read more...]
Notable Bronxite: Adam Levine-Peres Turns YouTube Into BronxTube
Adam Levine-Peres is using the video-sharing website YouTube to broadcast an inside view of The Bronx by focusing on its people. The Bronx is an ever evolving borough, from its flourishing beginnings to the tumultuous years, the borough is once again rising; and it has much to do with our people. While a lot of the tv focus continues to be on the negative, Bronxites like Adam … [Read more...]
Hitting a Home Run for Autistic Kids in The Bronx
Notable Bronxite Lizette Hernandez Starts the Bronxchester Challenger League Many of us can list celebrities and other famous Bronxites, from artist to Supreme Court Justice, most talked about on mainstream media. But Bronx-PR takes a special look at those in The Bronx who may not make front-page newspaper headlines, but are certainly doing remarkable things within our … [Read more...]
Bronx Coffee Spots
Places to get a good cup o’ joe in The Bronx Living in a diverse place such as The Bronx offers a cultural mix where one should be able to find almost anything in every way, particularly when it comes to food and drinks. Coffee is one of those things that are associated with comfort. Just think of those commercials where a son comes home from a long absence and wakes the … [Read more...]