Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Round'em Up
Here are some Bronx-related stories which we've rounded up you, our lovely readers, while trolling the interweb with our horse and lasso this fine morning:Pedro's parking shenanigans are now citywide news [Village Voice and New York Post]
A detailed look at how the MTA's budget woes may once again affect straphangers in the Bronx [Yournabe.com]
The Silver Fox reports all this week's juicy Bronx gossip [Daily News]
Where to shop, eat, and drink in Mott Haven [Daily News]
Those insured by Aetna breathe a sigh of relief as Montefiore reaches a 3 year agreement with the insurance powerhouse [Daily News]
A public hearing shows that most residents support the expansion of Van Nest Park, while others bemoan the possible loss of parking [Yournabe.com]
~ErLu
Monday, January 4, 2010
Photo of the Day: 'The Joey Reyes Series'
Round'em Up
Here are some Bronx-related stories which we've rounded up you, our lovely readers, while trolling the interweb with our horse and lasso this fine morning:'Habitats' was back in the Bronx once again, this time covering a cute Woodlawn couple's apartment which changes decor with the seasons [New York Times]
The largest botanica on the East Coast is located on Webster Avenue near Fordham University...finally, a place nearby to get me some Mr. Money aerosol spray for my apartment! [New York Times] (BD NOTE: This wasn't exactly what I was talking about when yearning for usable retail close-by, but I sure am happy that followers of Santeria have a convenient place to shop!)
Espada is planning legislation to protect tenants...but not really [Daily News via Village Voice]
Prominent Bronx figures share their 2010 New Year's resolutions [Daily News]
A church in Unionport was the victim of hateful arson earlier this month, but the pastor is keeping hope alive [New York Times]
Bloomie was sworn as NYC mayor for the 3rd time this past Friday [New York Times]
There's also a relevant Crain's article that requires a subscription to access, so we can't provide the link...but if you'd like to check it out, Google 'cheerless bronx needs a boost crain's' and it will be the first article to pop up.
~ErLu
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Officer Espada Reports for Duty at Bainbridge House
Last night we were walking back from the New York Botanical Garden when we saw a Benz parked right smack in front of the fire hydrant in front of our building. As many of you know, one of our favorite Senate Majority Leaders drives a Benz and "lives" in Bainbridge House. Sure enough, the license plate on the car matched up with the one that was revealed as being Pedro Espada Jr's. when Mr. Espada tried to escape CBS2's Marcia Kramer by using a baby as a human shield in Mamaroneck back in April.Isn't Espada (or one of his friends/family members with access to his ride) afraid of getting one of those $115 tickets for blocking the fire hydrant? Well, no, because it appears that Pedro has some good friends in the New York State Police Department. He had one of those sweet little Police Vehicle Identification placards that allowed him to endanger Bedford Park residents' lives by blocking the hydrant without even so much as the threat of a ticket landing on his car.
Parking (meaning, lack of it) is a huge issue in Bedford Park. There have been countless times that we've trudged from a few blocks away while lugging our baby just because we were lucky enough to find a legal spot somewhere. So seeing Pedro roll up and park illegally right in front of our building (while at the same time throwing any concerns for his constituents' safety and well being right out the window) makes me quite angry. Not surprised at all, but angry nonetheless.
Looks like our State Senate Majority Leader is starting out the New Year with the same entitled attitude that enabled him to cripple the State legislature for about a month in the early summer of 2009. By the way, it doesn't seem that Espada deigned to stay the night in the BoogieDown because the vehicle was not parked overnight.~ErLu
Friday, January 1, 2010
Photo of the Day: 'The Joey Reyes Series'
Ingredients Found!
It turns out that I found them a lot closer than I thought I would - right on 204th Street on the southern side of the Mosh at a Korean grocery store. In fact they had quite a selection of different fish and oyster sauces. No go on the hot Thai basil, but I'll just substitute the traditional. I was actually heading to the Korean market attached to the Da Do Hae Restaurant, but it was closed for the holiday. Luckily, the small mom and pop Korean grocery was open across the street.
This is the type of thing that makes me love the Bronx. Finding obscure ethnic ingredients on New Year's Day within walking distance is pretty cool. I'll let you know how the execution of the recipe goes.Happy New Year!
~ErLu
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