Just when you thought you'd heard it all before, a snake was caught by local police on East 161st Street around 1am this morning according to the Daily News.
The snake was discovered by a startled gas station attendant who said the snake was hissing at them.
Ed García Conde
The "Mayor" of Melrose
347-92-MELRO
http://www.welcome2melrose.com
It's 100° outside…how are you coping with the heat? Send in your pics!
Thousands of people came out in the heat yesterday to enjoy the Third Avenue Festival here in Melrose.
There were many different activities and vendors for all family members to have fun including a petting zoo!
Assurance Wireless was also on hand to help sign up qualifying low income individuals for free cell phone service and dozens of people people stood in line for a chance at a free lifeline.
Did you attend the festival? Got pics you wanna share with us? Send them to themayor @ welcome2melrose.com!
Local Melrose Resident and Coqui Mexicano enthusiast, Luis Rodriguez, notified Welcome2Melrose that the much loved restaurant was featured in the Daily News today. This is the second time in two months that Coqui Mexicano was featured for a story in the Daily News!
Smoothies are now available at PeaceLove…perfect timing now that the weather is getting warmer! All smoothies are made from the freshest and healthiest ingredients and are absolutely yummy!
Also don't forget to try the turkey, swiss, avocado sandwich…such a decadent yet healthy eat!
As always, live poetry every Thursday and live jazz every Friday and Saturday evening.
PeaceLove Café
617 Melrose Avenue
Between E 151st & E 152nd Streets
Bronx, NY
2 or 5 trains to 3rd Ave/E 149th Street
347-577-6397
Located on Melrose Avenue between East 162nd and 163rd Streets.
Good Times! More on the location of this mural as it is the site of rapid turnover rate of murals…almost on a monthly basis by local graffiti artists.
Things are now moving very quickly at Boricua College in the new Boricua Village complex. Lettering has been placed on the building as well as a banner for enrollment.
More to come on this soon!
Dr. Richard Izquierdo (not to be confused by the embattled Richard Izquierdo Arroyo – grand son of New York State Assemblywoman Carmen E. Arroyo and nephew of City Councilwoman Maria del Carmen Arroyo) was the feature of a Crain’s New York article today on the realization of his dream to create a charter school to train the future health care practitioners of the future – right here in our borough. The Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School will be opening its doors this September 2010 school year with its first class of 6 graders.
Doc, as Dr. Richard Izquierdo is known by the community, was the 2009 Welcome2Melrose Person Of The Year and through his hard work over the last 50+ years has transformed the landscape of health care in the South Bronx.
A big Melrose THANK YOU to Dr. Izquierdo for his continuous hard work to bring quality health care to our people as well as helping empower our youth through education.
Assurance Wireless, a new cell phone service operating under the Sprint Prepaid division, will be on hand tomorrow, Sunday May 16th from 1pm – 6pm at the “The Shops at Gateway” at the Gateway Center Mall offering low income individuals the opportunity to have a cell phone with 200 free minutes a month. Andrew de Lara, with Corporate Communications/PR at Sprint Nextel put it best by saying:
“We really see this as an opportunity to make those less fortunate aware of this valuable resource – one that can change the lives of people in the Bronx who need a little help getting back on their feet. We recognize that a cell phone is crucial in getting back in the job market (potential employers do need to get in touch with candidates and such – and they still need to stay connected with their loved ones).”
There are several ways one can qualify for this free cell phone service some which are:
Full Press Release:
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WHAT:
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Assurance Wireless will be in attendance taking applications for low income eligible residents to receive a free cell phone and service and on hand for interviews during the Grand Opening of “The Shops” at the Gateway Center.
Assurance Wireless is a new cell phone service for eligible low-income households from Virgin Mobile USA
, part of Sprint’s Prepaid group. Eligible New York State residents can receive a free cell phone and 200 free minutes of air time for local and long distance calling every month. Eligibility can be determined by calling Assurance Wireless at 888-898-4888 and more information is available at www.assurancewireless.com. Generally, those receiving Medicaid, SMAP (food stamps), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA) or Section 8, Low Income Housing Energy Assistance (LIHEAP), or the National School Lunch Program’s Free Lunch Program may be eligible for Assurance Wireless. Customers may also qualify based on household income and Federal poverty guidelines. Eligibility varies by state.
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WHEN:
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Sunday May 16, 2010
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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WHO:
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Kenneth Poindexter, Assurance Wireless Relationship Manager
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WHERE:
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Shops at Gateway
3rd Avenue 149th-156th Street
Bronx, NY
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MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:
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Interview and photo opportunity during grand opening with:
· Kenneth Poindexter, Assurance Wireless Relationship Manager
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CONTACT:
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Onsite: Ken Poindexter – 703-731-4947
Media Contact – Assurance Wireless
Jack Pflanz – 315-374-0693
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Assurance Wireless, a new cell phone service operating under the Sprint Prepaid division, will be on hand tomorrow at the “The Shops at Gateway” at the Gateway Center Mall offering low income individuals the opportunity to have a cell phone with 200 free minutes a month. Andrew de Lara, with Corporate Communications/PR at Sprint Nextel put it best by saying:
“We really see this as an opportunity to make those less fortunate aware of this valuable resource – one that can change the lives of people in the Bronx who need a little help getting back on their feet. We recognize that a cell phone is crucial in getting back in the job market (potential employers do need to get in touch with candidates and such – and they still need to stay connected with their loved ones).”
There are several ways one can qualify for this free cell phone service some which are:
What can our Melrose community do for you? Well for starters if one of our own is in trouble we can all get together, make some ruckus and help save them! That’s exactly what we did when we found out that Coqui Mexicano was served with an eviction notice. Thanks to all who rallied the troops like The Bronx Defenders, The South Bronx Food Cooperative, Welcome2Melrose and local elected officials enough noise was made and now they have the attention of the world through the great piece by Sam Dolnick of the New York Times. First it was the New York Daily News and News12 The Bronx who picked up the the story from Welcome2Melrose
For those of you not familiar with Mr. Dolnick’s writings, he was the one who quoted the phrase the “Bronx Paradox” a few months ago which prompted the Food Revolution in the Bronx lead by Bronx Borough President, Ruben Diaz, Jr. during May 1st’s first ever Bronx Food Summit.
Let’s all give a round of applause for each and every one who came out to show support for the little big guys!
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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