World AIDS Day, The South Bronx and Latino Sons of the Red Ribbon
Today is World AIDS Day and since 1981, over 25 million people worldwide have died of AIDS and an estimated…
December 1, 2009
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Parranda @ Coqui Mexicano – A Puerto Rican Holiday Tradition Continues on the Mainland
Today at Coqui Mexicano, the community was treated to amazing fine Puerto Rican and Mexican cuisine with their first ever…
November 28, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving – Immaculate Conception Style
Today while most of us may be fortunate enough to spend Thanksgiving with family and loved ones, there are still…
November 26, 2009
Welcome to Melrose Gets Major Attention!
The buzz about the possibility of reviving the Old Bronx Courthouse and the exclusive visit by yours truly to the landmark…
November 26, 2009
The Old Bronx Courthouse – An Old Tomb is Opened…
Yesterday under cloudy skies and with a chill in the air, 5 individuals from all walks of life entered the…
November 24, 2009
Breath of Life to Come to the Old Bronx Courthouse?
A few days ago I received an email from a friend and colleague of Henry Weinstein, who is the owner…
November 20, 2009
Picture of the Day
Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church and SchoolNow in their 97th Year serving Melrose and the surrounding communities!838 Brook…
November 15, 2009
Pictures of the Day
As part of the Mayor's 1,000,000 tree planting program, workers here are diligently planting trees on the small stretch of…
November 14, 2009
Boulevard of Dreams – A Book Talk with Author, Constance Rosenblum
On Thursday, November 12th I had the privelage of attending Boulevard of Dreams Book Talk and Dramatic Reading at Hostos…
November 13, 2009
Pet of the Day
Say hello to Mocha! Here's Mocha striking a pose for the camera - she definitely knows how to work it!
November 11, 2009
Please Stand By!
Welcome to Melrose is moving! Please make a note of our new home:http://www.welcome2melrose.com and stay tuned for our new look…
November 10, 2009
Update: Illegal Dumping in Melrose
A month to the day when it was first reported that 688 Courtlandt Avenue's side lot was being used as…
November 4, 2009