Residents of Christopher Court in Melrose are desperately trying to rescue their pet cat who climbed out and up 5 stories up a tree.
The cat has been stuck for over 24 hours and various city agencies have said they can’t do anything including Captain Luisi of the 44th Ladder.
Residents are hoping for the best.
NYC & Company, New York City’s marketing and tourism agency has selected the screening of El Barrio Tours: Gentrification in East Harlem as one of the ‘Things To Do’ for the week of June 11th – June 17th. The screening, followed by a panel discussion on gentrification and as it pertains to the Bronx. The event is free and open to the public and is hosted by the film’s creator, Andrew Padilla and Welcome2TheBronx at The Bronx Museum of the Arts this Friday, June 13th from 6:30PM to 9PM.
RSVP is required as seating is limited so please do not forget to do so!
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Four years ago Pedro Rosario took over $70,000 from his retirement plan to start NYC’s Top Dog & Animal Rescue — The Bronx’s only no-kill animal shelter.
The Ellen Degeneres Show heard about his plight and fundraiser this past weekend and decided to feature them on their website.
Many animals end up in shelters through no fault of their own. Sometimes a family moves and no pets are allowed, others become homeless, and then simply there are people who end up giving up their pets and throwing them onto the streets because they weren’t prepared for the commitment of having a furry companion.
How You Can Help
The number one way you can obviously help would be through financial donations, however, if that’s not possible, here’s a list of ways you can do your share to help out Rosario and his furry family according to their website:
DONATIONS
HELP US CONTINUE OUR WORK, DONATE SECURELY THROUGH PAYPAL
SUPPORT NYC’S TOP DOG!
Each year we help over 700 animals obtain love, attention, and medical care. Your contribution will help feed, care, and rescue animals in need.
New Beginning Animal Rescue is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law and are greatly appreciated!
DONATE MONETARILY
You can mail your donation to:
New Beginning Animal Rescue
2515 Newbold Avenue
Bronx, New York 10462
DONATE IN-KIND/WISH LIST
Looking to get rid of some unwanted items? Or do you want to help out by purchasing a special item for animals. Check out our Wish List to see what the animals and NYC’s Top Dog needs.
FOR THE KENNELS
Gentley used towels
Sheets
Blankets
Beds
Leashes
Collars
DOG AND CAT CRATES
ANIMAL TOYS
Cat/Kitten Toys
Scratch Posts
Chew Toys (hard rubber toys like Kongs)
Lattice Balls
DOG / CAT FOOD
Unopened cans of Pedigree Dog Food or Friskies Cat food
Metal Bowls
Cat litter pans
Cat litter
CLEANING SUPPLIES
Paper towels
Spray Bottles
Pet Safe Cleaning Solutions
Trash Bags
Disposable Rubber Gloves
Bleach
DOG/CAT SHAMPOO
MEDICATIONS
Clavamox
Doxy
Baytril
Cypro
Amoxi
Panacur
Frontline for dogs & cats (all weight sizes)
MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES
Commercial Washers and Dryers
Laundry detergent
Wet/Dry Vacuum
Mini refrigerators
HOWEVER YOU CHOOSE TO DONATE, NYC’S TOP DOG & NEW BEGINNING ANIMAL RESCUE THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF THEIR HEARTS.
You can also volunteer!
TRANSPORTING
If you would like to help transport dogs from vets, shelters, owners, or rescue groups.
GROOMING
We always want our dogs to look their best for adoption fairs and some of our rescues are in great need of a makeover.
TAKE DOGS TO THE VET
If you would like to help transport dogs from vets, shelters, owners, or rescue groups.
HELP WITH AN EVENT
Your time a few hours on some weekends will help us with our pet adoption days and enable us to save and care for more dogs. Please email us if you would like to help make a difference in our dogs’ lives.
HELP WITH FUNDRAISING
We are always in need of help in the fundraising department. If you have experience as a fundraiser for non-profit organizations, we can use your help. If you would like to organize a fundraising event, we could use your help. Any and all ideas are welcome!
CLERICAL WORK
We are always in need of volunteers who posses organizational abilities-data entry, filing, cross-indexing, communications; those who can help with our mailings, database and record keeping.
WALK OUR DOGS
We have many dogs in boarding, these dogs would love to spend some time with you going for a walk, the dog park or playing a game of frisbee. If you have any spare time to socialize with our rescues, I know they would love to see you.
Please contact us at 347-691-3282 to learn more about volunteering.
Make sure to visit their website for more information including pets available for adoption.
NYC’s Top Dog And Animal Rescue:
FIND US
2515 Newbold Avenue
Bronx , New York 10462
Boarding Kennel: nycstopdoginc@gmail.com
Adoption Center: newbeginninganimalrescue@gmail.com
Phone: (347) 691-3282
Fax: (347) 691-3283
facebook.com/NycsTopDogInc
HOURS OF OPERATION: 10:00AM – 6:00PM
DROP OFF TIMES: 10:00AM – 5:00 PM
From Noon to 2pm on Sunday June 15th, the BDC will continue its traditional holiday portrait sessions by providing a free print to Bronx residents.
Additional prints are available for a fee.
The Bronx Documentary Center is located at 614 Courtlandt Avenue at 151st Street in Melrose.
Check out some of the pics from Mother’s Day!
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Here’s a list of some of Bronx-related news making the rounds on the internet and in the papers:
As we continue to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of Bronx County and the 375th Anniversary of Jonas Broncks arrival as the first European settler, we continue our series of fun facts about our beloved borough.
1. Häagen-Dazs® was born in The Bronx in the early 1920s and was sold out of horse drawn wagons.
2. Real Estate tycoon Harry Helmsley was born in The Bronx in 1909 and went to Evander Childs HS. At one point in time, his company was one of the biggest property owners in the nation and even owned the Empire State Building. Unfortunately he fell to the dark side and was indicted for tax evasion along with his notoriously famous wife, Leona Helmsley. He is buried at the family plot in Woodlawn Cemetery.
3. The late Oscar, Golden Globe, Emmy, & Tony Winner Anne Bancroft was also born and raised in The Bronx. Born Anna Maria Louisa Italiano, Bancroft went to Columbus High School and a career that spanned over 50 years. She passed away in 2005.
4. The ‘Queen of Suspense’, author Mary Higgins Clark was also born and raised in the Bronx in 1927. The author has sold over 80 million copies of her books in the United States alone.
5. Sonia Manzano can tell you how to get to Sesame Street. Born in New Jersey but raised in the South Bronx, Manzano, known as Maria from Sesame Street to millions of kids has been a part of children’s lives since 1974 teaching us so much.
6. Known to millions as Olivia Pope from the hit show, ‘Scandal’, Kerry Washington was born in the Bronx in 1977 as well as raised in our borough. Oh and she she is also related to another famous Bronxite: Former United States Secretary of State Colin Powell is her cousin.
That’s all for now, make sure you check out our other facts if you haven’t done so already!
Jennifer Lopez finally came home yesterday.
In her first ever performance in the Bronx, the borough she is forever reminding us she’s from and is still in her heart, JLo gave her fans a night they’ll never forget.
The free concert was part of State Farm’s launch of their Neighborhood Sessions where they provide free concerts in an artist’s hometown and this was their first ever.
Although the gates for concert goers at Orchard Beach wouldn’t open until 5pm, fans were already lined up before noon.
By the time I arrived around 2pm (sailed in smoothly thanks to the NYPD and 45th Precinct for their excellent handling of traffic) there were already about 200 in line and the mood was very festive. Many were carrying Puerto Rican flags and wearing JLo t-shirts. Strangers were standing together sharing their favorite JLo songs and moments and dancing to her songs.
Each time a camera crew or photographer came by the jubilant crowd would shout in excitement, waving their flags and homemade JLo fan signs.
When 5pm came by and the gates opened we rushed in and got to the front of the stage and camped out for another two hours waiting for the show to begin. By that time it was a sea of thousands of fans with flags waving as if we were at the Puerto Rican Day Parade.
As the clock ticked closer to 7PM, the jumbo screens on either side of the stage began displaying photos of everyday life in the Bronx as well as our own Bronx heroes such as Baron Ambrosia, Rosalba Rolon of Pregones Theatre, Michael Max Knobbe, Executive Director of BronxNet, Caridad De La Luz, Charles Rice-Gonzalez, Executive Director of BAAD and so many others (that was one of my favorite highlights from the show: Seeing the faces of everyday Bronxites striving to make a difference in our borough).
All the waiting finally paid off for the fans when JLo came on stage rising up on a platform singing several verses of, “I’m Coming Home” and immediately sank back under the stage and then emerged wearing a stunning rehash of her famous green Versace dress.
The entire 90 minute performance was just one song right after another and I’ll give it to her, she can really put on a show. Much to everyone’s surprise, she performed numbers with special guests like Ja Rule, and the Bronx’s own Fat Joe and French Montana. For a free concert, JLo and State Farm really stopped at nothing.
I have been a harsh critic of Jennifer Lopez and her lack of giving back to the community for some time now. I hold her to a higher standard because she is one of the most successful entrepreneurs and entertainers that have come from our borough. As I mentioned before, it’s her life, it’s her money and she can do what she wants to with it. My main issue was always that she uses the “coming from The Bronx” narrative yet never gave back to the community she constantly was talking about and saying she was from.
Her recent contribution to Montefiore in partnering up with helping children learn to eat better to combat obesity is a major step in the right direction — regardless if it’s being done for PR or truly from the bottom of her heart. The point is that she’s using her star power to bring attention to a major issue affecting our children and adults alike that make us the unhealthiest borough in the entire state of New York.
Last night was a beautiful night for the people of the Bronx regardless of your opinions about Jennifer Lopez are. Seeing the ecstatic faces of her fans throughout the entire experience, from waiting in long lines for hours, through the show and at the end of the performance was a wonderful thing. Fans that have supported her no matter what. Fans who have supported JLo even though it took her so long to come back home to perform for her fans. Fans who otherwise could not afford a show of such caliber.
Whatever her motives are for “coming back home” I thank JLo for coming back to the block and showing some love for her fans.
Enjoy the pictures!
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A big thank you to Katrina Davis of Katrina Davis Photography who came along with us and took all these great photos of the evening. Without her, we wouldn’t be able to share these wonderful images with you. Make sure to also follow her on Facebook!
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City Island residents are predicting mayhem and chaos for tomorrow when JLo returns to the Bronx and performs at neighboring Orchard Beach for the first time ever in her hometown in a free concert.
While I do agree that a lane should be dedicated to go in and out of City Island for residents and emergency vehicles, what I don’t understand is the panic.
The concert is for 25,000 people. July beach attendance at Orchard is roughly 20,000 a day. What the City Island Civic Association is neglecting to tell you is that that’s less than half the typical August weekend crowd of 60,000 people crammed into the beach (not to mention the thousands that actually go to City Island to dine at their many great seafood restaurants) so why the panic?
Oh and before the clamdiggers and musselsuckers of City Island say that I’m not being empathetic, I live in the shadow of Yankee Stadium and these inconveniences are a part of my reality all my life.
Roads are closed to residents, traffic is a nightmare, but we survive and so shall you tomorrow.
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Back in October Seattle publicist Patricia Vaccarino trashed The Bronx in an article which upset many Bronx residents including myself.
Now Vaccarino has rectified the situation not by simply apologizing but by dedicating an entire issue to the wonderful people of the Bronx and look into those who are actively engaged in making this a better place.
Welcome2TheBronx wrote about the original article back in October and immediately the news spread. As you already know, we’re dedicated to combating the decades old, negative stereotypes of our borough. News12 the Bronx even called her out and did an on air interview with Vaccarino.
The issue, American Heroes: The Bronx, features Bronxites such as Reverend Carmen Hernandez, Founder of New York City’s first LGBTQS Chamber of Commerce, and Rhynna Santos, a Bronx photographer who focuses on capturing the beauty of the people of the Bronx.
PR For The People focused heavily on Bronx entrepreneurs including Lovie Pignata who’s currently working on opening up her own café, Morris Perk, and Alexandra Maruri, Founder and owner of MCNY Tours who without her help and persistence, this issue wouldn’t be possible.
To read the issue in its entirety, simply click here: http://www.joomag.com/magazine/pr-for-people-monthly-june-2014-american-heroes-the-bronx/0262958001400721710
Thank you for setting the record straight, Patricia.
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Join the National Puerto Rican Day Parade as they host the 19th Annual Festival De La Calle 152 in honor of the Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade leading up to the larger National Puerto Rican Day Parade in June.
Set in The Bronx, “El Condado de la Salsa,” the National Puerto Rican Day Parade has hosted this annual cultural event since 1995.
This is an outdoor family affair lined with kiosks from Puerto Rican Comida Tipica (typical food) and arts & crafts to promotional sponsors and musical groups for a fun-filled day of entertainment.
The Bronx Cultural Arts Festival will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2014 from 11:00am – 4:00pm on 152nd Street between Jackson and Union Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455.
The festival is easily accessible by the 4 bus and the 2/5 trains to Jackson Avenue which leaves you right at the festival.
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Tomorrow, Join ProjectBronx at the Bronx Beer Hall for a special fundraiser to help 8 Bronx students get to China for an exchange program with a Chinese high school.
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“Exploring the World One Day at a Time” is the motto of the Marble Hill School for International Studies, and that is what 8 Bronx students will get the opportunity to experience through the China Exchange Program!
The Marble Hill China Exchange Program selects a few students each year to travel to China as part of a cultural exchange with a Chinese high school. This leadership and study abroad program has blossomed and expanded over the years to become an integral part of our school’s identity as an international school that prepares our students for life in a global community.This fundraiser event will include raffles and entertainment, we hope you come out Friday, MAY 30, and help us send these Bronx students to China!
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From the New York Times:
“The woman, in the midst of a seizure, moaned from a row of stretchers parked in the hallway of the emergency room at Lincoln Hospital in the South Bronx.
“Everything’s full,” a doctor called out.
That was when Dr. Fernando Jara stepped in. Ducking into one room after another, he scanned medical charts until he found a patient who had been seen only moments before. “We’re going to move him,” he said. “We’re going to bring that other patient in here.”
Dr. Jara has become an expert at juggling patients while running what may be the single busiest emergency room in New York City. As chairman of the emergency medicine department at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, he and his staff handled a staggering 173,000 visits in 2013, from patients who showed up with everything including gunshot wounds and chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes and hypertension. Many of them had no health insurance, no access to regular checkups and nowhere else to turn.”
Read the rest here: http://nyti.ms/1nW45jf
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Since 2009, Welcome2TheBronx has been a popular online platform dedicated to highlighting the vibrant culture, history, and ongoing developments within New York City’s northernmost borough. Founded by life-long resident and community advocate Ed García Conde, the site features local news, personal stories, and in-depth coverage of issues such as gentrification, community empowerment, art, and real estate. Through its engaging content and active social media presence, Welcome2TheBronx has become a trusted resource for residents and visitors alike, shining a spotlight on the unique identity and rich heritage of the Bronx.
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