The annual Macy’s Fishing Contest, a tradition begun 63 years ago, will not take place this year due to serious budget cuts in the Prospect Park Alliance. Staff Scaled Back Eugene Patron, spokesman for the park, explained that there are simply not enough staffers on hand to organize and host the event. “It’s really a…
Monthly Archives: June 2011
Bronx Street Re-Named For Fallen Soldier
Councilwoman Maria del Carmen Arroyo was on hand last Saturday at the corner of 156th Street and Courtlandt Avenue to honor fallen soldier Sgt. Jose Velez as a street in the Bronx was renamed in his memory. Family and Friends On Hand For Ceremony Joining the councilwoman was Sgt. Velez’s mother Rosa, his son, 16…
Who Let the Dog Out…of the Bronx?
Even the old dog can learn new tricks sometimes. That’s just what Papaya King, the famous hot dog stand from the Bronx, is learning these days. Just last week, a Papaya King stand landed in Hollywood for the first time. Hollywood…Here We Come! They’ve arrived with their garish yellow and orange stand ready to go,…
