FYI

Just a heads up that for a variety of reasons, we'll be off the radar and out of the loop for the next week or so. Try to enjoy your BoogieDowner-less week (if that's possible).

~ErLu

For Those On the Hunt...

...or just for the real estate voyeurs out there, here are some interesting open houses this weekend

Norwood
3287 Decatur Avenue - 7 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms - $475K
OPEN HOUSE: Saturday July 31st - 11am-1pm

Grand Concourse/Yankee Stadium
1075 Grand Concourse - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, co-op - $145K
OPEN HOUSE: Sunday August 1st - 1pm-4pm

Pelham Gardens
2531 Mickle Avenue - single family with a pool - $589K
OPEN HOUSE: Saturday July 31st - 12pm-2pm

Fieldston
4410 Cayuga Avenue #4G - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, c0-0p - $229K
OPEN HOUSE: Sunday August 1st - 2:15pm-4pm

~ErLu

New Bronx Political Blog

Check out the new blog, Bronx Political Chatter, from Tony Cassino.

This will certainly become part of my internet loop.

~ErLu

Best Ghanaian Grub in the Bronx?

A BD reader and fellow blogger needs a tip on where to find the best Ghanaian food around, which is most likely to be found in the Bronx these days:

I'll be coming out to your fair city next week for the BlogHer conference, and was wondering if you have a suggestion for a great Ghanaian restaurant in The Bronx. I used to finagle business trips to New York for a chance to eat like I did when I lived in Ghana long ago, but my favorite place on Broadway and 125th in Manhattan has closed, and I heard all the good places are now in your part of town.

Let's help her out, folks. The comments section awaits...

~ErLu

Photo of the Day

Downed Trees at the OvalPhoto by BD Reader

Hope all our fellow Bronxites are okay after yesterday's crazy weather!

For Those On the Hunt

...or just for the real estate voyeurs out there, here are some interesting open houses this weekend

Grand Concourse
1075 Grand Concourse - 2 bedroom, 1,200 square foot co-op - $259K
OPEN HOUSE: Saturday July 24th - 12pm-3pm

Country Club
1109 Vincent Avenue - 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, semi-detached, single family - $483K
OPEN HOUSE: Saturday July 24th - 1pm-4pm

North Riverdale
6038 Tyndall Avenue - 5 bedroom, 3 bathrooms, fully detached - $699K
OPEN HOUSE: Sunday July 25th - 1pm-3pm

Parkchester
1594 Unionport Road #7F - 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, condo - $165K
OPEN HOUSE: Saturday July 24th - 5pm-7pm

~ErLu

Friends of Williamsbridge Oval Meeting This Thursday - 7/22

The Friends of Williamsbridge Oval will be having a meeting on Thursday (7/22) at 7 pm at the Oval park in the picnic grove (between the bocce ball courts and the track).

A quick rundown of the group's mission is below. They are always looking for more community-minded folks to join their group, so please feel free to stop by Thursday's meeting!

Friends of the Oval is a volunteer-led collection of neighbors who care about and delight in their park. Membership is open to anyone and everyone who wants to preserve and improve the Williamsbridge Oval as a vital community resource for the thousands of adults, children and elderly who enjoy the park each week.

Friends of the Williamsbridge Oval is committed to using people power to assist the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation in properly maintaining and supporting our park. As neighbors who love the Oval and our neighborhood, we work together with community residents, elected officials and neighborhood organizations to identify needs in the park, monitor repairs and renovations and sponsor activities to foster community connectedness.

~ErLu