Earlier last week we had the fun opportunity to check out the new Nature Trek at the Bronx Zoo. With an awesome structure to trek and climb and some pretty cool stations to explore and play- be sure to plan out some time to spend here on your next trip to the zoo. Nature Trek is included in your Total Experience ticket and no food or drink
If you’re in the area, be sure to pass by Virginia Park in Parkchester to see Bronx artist Lovie Pignata’s new installation that was just revealed on Monday. The installation- entitled Daylighting, features retired canoes and a painted blacktop to resemble the Bronx River and highlights the importance of our unique waterway. Visitors can also enjoy oversized board games, which will be out at certain points throughout the installation’s
While we’ve had a few beach days so far, the last day of NYC public schools is tomorrow and that means it is officially summer in the city. So as you stock up on sun screen and big floppy hats, also remember to nourish your skin before and after you hit the sand. To help you, we’ve partnered up with Avon to share some of their latest summer products
By now you should know the importance of protecting your eyes. Whether it’s a 90 degree beach day or a cloudy afternoon at the park, it’s imperative that the entire family protects their eyes from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. And to remind us of this, The Vision Council started National Sunglasses Day- in hopes that folks will always remember to wear their shades regardless of how bright the sun feels. So,
Staying home with the kids this summer? Trying to keep them entertained for so many weeks can get expensive. And while you might have some pretty awesome vacations or day trips planned, there’s plenty to do locally without breaking the bank in between. Here’s a list of ideas to stay cool, unplug, and spend some quality time together this summer. Swimming Lessons The New York City Parks Department offers
If you’ve been following us for a while, then you know one of the only reasons we ever like to step foot in the other “B” Borough is for you name it, Coney Island. It’s a summer staple for us- where we meet friends on Friday nights for fireworks- hitting the beach during the day, cooling off on a few rides, and then enjoying a picnic in the sand
I live in a 2 1/2 bedroom railroad apartment here in the Bronx. The half room is attached to my bedroom, and when we first moved in, I imagined it to be my dream walk in closet. A long narrow room with a small coat closet and built in bookcase in the back- I was so excited to create my own wo-man cave. But reality sunk in, and as the
Photo: Wave Hill Celebrate Father’s Day in the Bronx! Still figuring out what to do? From free events to fun ideas, we’ve got you covered. We’ll continue to update this list. On Friday, Affinity Health Plan on Fordham is celebrating with free haircuts for dad from 2 to 5pm. www.facebook.com Then from 4 to 7 at the Mall at Bay Plaza, kids can make their dads a cool picture frame
As the weather heats up and we spend more and more time outdoors, it’s no wonder that National Sunglasses Day is in June. We’ve teamed up with our friends at Metro Optics to celebrate- so stay tuned for a fun giveaway that begins on June 20th and ends on June 27th- National Sunglasses Day. In the meantime, we hope you catch their fun segment on News 12 The Bronx where
View from the Lenore If you remember, back in September we spent a night in a tiny house upstate to celebrate my 30th birthday. Thanks to Getaway House, city dwellers have the opportunity to unplug in the woods in a collection of their tiny houses- think glamping but in a tiny house. Well, fast forward to summer, and we were so excited to learn that they were bringing the tiny
By Pope Jackson Soundview – June 6th, 2017 The entertainment industry made a big move into the Bronx on Tuesday with the ground breaking of York Studios’ Michaelangelo Campus. A 10 acre lot off the Bruckner Expressway will be the spot of York’s $100 million dollar, 350,000 square foot production complex. Production will take place in two phases with the first phase expected to be complete by October 2018. The
My little one’s birthday is at the end of May, so her party always falls around Memorial Day. For her big 5, I wanted to bring a fun theme to our guests who weren’t going away for the three day weekend. I immediately thought of a fun party we attended a few years ago- camping theme! Camp Gia For the party, I used items that I already had, and
