In the news, August 22-28
A gathering of evangelical Hispanic Christians in St. Mary’s Park on Labor Day will bring thousands of the faithful to Mott Haven, its organizers say. They will celebrate the 80th birthday of Rev. Yiye...
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New York Rangers sponsor rec center hockey clinic
Shawn James, the rec center director at St. Mary's Park plays goalie while a youngster learns how to shoot into the goal. The park and several others in the city are offering free hockey lessons for...
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From the editor: city says pay to stay healthy
Dancers get a workout at St. Mary's Recreation Center Responding to the twin epidemics of diabetes and obesity in the South Bronx, the city has pioneered free fitness programs in its recreation...
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South Bronx celebrates Earth Day in the rain
Hundreds streamed into St. Mary’s Park for the fourth annual South Bronx Earth Fest on April 16 for music, dancing and educational events, but one thing was clear: the environment was center stage....
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Fifth South Bronx Earth Fest is coming up
Ludger Balan, executive environmental program director for the Urban Divers Estuary Conservancy brought birds to Get Green 2010. File photo by Nick Loomis For the fifth year, South Bronx residents will...
View ArticleA green-themed party for Earth at St. Mary’s Park
Residents learn about recycling, conservation at annual festival For the fifth straight year, Bronxites gathered at St. Mary’s Park to celebrate Earth Fest, sharing ideas for innovative ways to green...
View ArticleSt. Mary’s Rec Center gets greener
St. Mary’s Recreation Center in Mott Haven will soon be a more environmentally-friendly place to play, thanks to major renovations that were completed in May. The facility was the city’s first indoor...
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Mayor drops in on Mott Haven
Fausto Giovanny PintoMayor Michael Bloomberg practices his broken Spanish with Esteban Rodriguez, an intern working for Congressman Jose Serrano (shown at right), at National Night Out in St. Mary...
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Redistricting plan draws harsh rebukes
Ann Marie AwadProtesters rallied in front of Harlem’s Schomburg Center on Oct. 4 to voice opposition to a redistricting proposal that would shift most of Councilwoman Melissa Mark-Viverito’s base to...
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Youth soccer league teaches life lessons
Anna TeregulovaA South Bronx United practice at Macombs Dam Park. South Bronx United emphasizes both schoolwork and footwork While coaching a boy’s soccer team in a corner of St. Mary’s Park in January...
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Mott Haven pays tribute to salsa great
Angely MercadoA tribute to Hector Lavoe drew a crowd to Summer Stage at St. Mary’s Park on June 26. The music of Hector Lavoe remembered at St. Mary’s Park South Bronx Residents filled St. Mary’s park...
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Parents and kids party at St. Mary’s Park
Shanice CarrSummerStage Bronx Kids Family Day meant fun and games for everyone at St. Mary’s Park on June 28. SummerStage emphasizes education and health along with fun and games Some 200 parents and...
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Kids brave the heat at fair
Angely MercadoKids took to the sprinklers at St. Mary’s Park on July 19. Summer campers and their parents braved stifling heat at the first ever St. Mary’s Park Bronx Youth Fair on July 19, Everyone...
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Play space lacking for local kids
Jenna O'DonnellParents say swing sets and other equipment at St. Mary’s Playground are in desperate need of upgrades. Area playgrounds sorely need upgrading, say parents St. Mary’s Park, at just over...
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Students to present communal artwork
Courtesy of LeApStudents from MS 223 will unveil their work at St. Mary’s Park on June 13. Students from a Mott Haven middle school are using art to fight back against bullying. The students from Mott...
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“El Canario” captivates St. Mary’s crowd
Sherlyn AldasDancers respond to the rhythms of “El Canario.” Salsa sounds fuse South Bronx’s past and present The sound of salsa echoed through St. Mary’s Park, while hundreds awaited the arrival of...
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St. Mary’s needs overhaul, residents say
Renovations are being planned for one playground at St. Mary’s Park, but much more is needed, say residents and one prominent non-profit. Mayor’s proposed park upgrades don’t include it A small amount...
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Annual Easter Egg Hunt planned in St. Mary’s Park
The annual Easter Egg Hunt at St. Mary’s Park will feature face painting and other games for children on April 4. The 10th annual Annual Mega Easter Egg Hunt will be held at St. Mary’s Park on...
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Program brings local kids closer to nature
During an urban gardening Sustainable Saturdays workshop, children explore plant life found in St. Mary’s Park using magnifying glasses. Two South Bronx schools using St. Mary’s Park as outdoor...
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South Bronx pushes for cleaner parks
Bronx residents discuss local park issues at the NY4P How’s Your Park meeting. Residents agree with report that city must step up maintenance Yameli Rivera, a mother of one who is studying to become an...
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