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Power outages hit parts of borough after storm

A storm that Con Edison claims caused some of the worst power outages in decades left over 14,670 Bronx residents without power in different areas of the borough. Trees and utility poles collapsed or snapped under the force of winds blowing up to 60 miles per hour on Saturday, March 13 and Sunday, March 14.

Con Edison spokesman Chris Olart said that the customers in the borough were affected by the nor’easter that swept through the area, and noted that the utility’s first priority was to restore power to all its customers. As of mid-day Tuesday, March 16, Con Edison had restored power to over 12,000 customers.

“Our goal is to get all customers back online by [Wednesday] evening,”...

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VIlla Maria Academy's breakfast stresses physical fitness

Students and their families packed into the Visitation Center at Villa Maria Academy on Saturday, March 13 for the 22nd annual Breakfast of Champions.

Thursday, March 18, 2010 3:12 PM EDT

Bronx D.A. expands 'bait car' program through grant

Car thieves in the Bronx beware! Someone might be baiting you.

Thursday, March 18, 2010 3:12 PM EDT

CB 10 committee favors St. Paul Avenue reversal

Change it back!

Thursday, March 18, 2010 3:12 PM EDT

Montefiore youth become the doctors

Bubblegum the teddy bear suffers from cancer and has gotten into a horrible skating accident.He needstreatment immediately. Fortunately for Bubblegum, the youngsters at Montefiore Children’s Hospital where on call to treat the furry patient.

Thursday, March 18, 2010 3:12 PM EDT

Rain can't damper 12th annual Throggs Neck St. Patrick's Day parade

A sea of resplendent marchers decked out in green were on hand for the 12th annual, 2010 Throggs Neck St. Patrick’s Day parade. Despite a drizzle of rain, nothing could put a damper on the festive celebration on Sunday, March 14 on E. Tremont Avenue.

Thursday, March 18, 2010 3:12 PM EDT

A new website has launched to give Edgar Allan Poe fans and followers a new resource to remain up to date on renovations to the historical Edgar Allan Poe Cottage and to purchase items sold in the cottage store.

A new website has been launched to provide Edgar Allan Poe enthusiasts a new resource to remain up to date on renovations to the historical Edgar Allan Poe Cottage in Poe Park on the Grand Concouse and to purchase items sold in the cottage store.

Friday, March 19, 2010 12:12 PM EDT

Diamond Dolls a league of their own

The Yankees better watch out because there is a new team in town.The recently formed all-female Diamond Dolls are getting ready for the upcoming season and this weekend hosted a fundraiser to support the Bronx’s newest traveling and tournament fast pitch softball team.

Friday, March 19, 2010 11:12 AM EDT

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Zodiacs Track Team closes out in-door competition season


Winston Dinkins

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 8:10 PM EDT

Previous Bronx Times Reporter Headlines

March 18th, 2010

CB 10 committee favors St. Paul Avenue reversal

Change it back!

Rain can't damper 12th annual Throggs Neck St. Patrick's Day parade

A sea of resplendent marchers decked out in green were on hand for the 12th annual, 2010 Throggs Neck St. Patrick’s Day parade. Despite a drizzle of rain, nothing could put a damper on the festive celebration on Sunday, March 14 on E. Tremont Avenue.
March 11th, 2010

St. Frances de Chantal Application Day

St. Frances de Chantal Parish School will hold Application Day for new students, pre-k thorugh grade 8, on Monday, March 22, 1 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 5 p.m.
March 10th, 2010

Astor Avenue medical facility saga drags on

The fight over the medical facility proposed for 1464 Astor Avenue continued at a fourth Board of Standards and Appeals hearing.
March 8th, 2010

Around Town Section

Hi Readers! Welcome to another edition of Around Town.

Spellmanites bring Haiti relief

Cardinal Spellman High School students and faculty have contributed towards the relief efforts in Haiti by initiating three projects that resulted in the collection of more than $ 2,500 in funding and supplies.

Country Club Civic Association

Mixed signals were sent and some-times you have to go with your gut feeling. “Don’t worry about Bronx bus Bx14. We’ve got time…” And before long, a MTA public hearing was upon us. Many of you signed petitions from Councilman James Vacca’s office, while others have answered the letter and petition from Senator Jeff Klein. In the end, all expressions of concern were delivered to the MTA board. While they will be noted as public response, their impact on MTA’s decision regarding the future of Bx14 remains to be seen. Many of you felt that the decision was a “done deal” from the start so why make the effort. At the March 3 public hearing, Councilman Vacca made a valiant effort to show his concern and questioned the proposed bus changes. Senator Klein’s message was strongly worded, and effectively delivered by district manager of Senate District 34, John Doyle, while the senator was committed to a session in Albany. Also vocal was Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, whose message was read to the board. Al three pledged to the MTA, and to us, to work together with the MTA Board to find a better way than the bus changes the board had proposed. The Borough president spoke against the proposals, especially the elimination of our Bx14, as did district manager of Community Board 10, KennethKearns. There were other voices of support for us throughout the evening from residents of Throggs Neck and Pelham Bay. We know their concerns and pledges were not just hollow words.

Community Calendar

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