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Monday, November 26, 2012

Parkchester Chorus Presents Their 73rd Annual Christmas Concert



BRONX, NEW YORK, November 26- Parkchester Chorus, under the direction of Lorraine C. Nanko, with Thomas Cuffari, Accompanist, will present their 73rd Annual Christmas Concert, “Glad Tidings of Great Joy”, on Sunday, December 9th at 3 p.m. The program will also include selections from George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah”. The show will feature the talent of renowned local artists, Christian Aquino, Elizabeth Figols-Galagarza, Vivian Rose, and Joseph Zamplione in traditional solo selections as well as collaborative numbers. 

Bearing the distinct honor as Artists In Residence, the Chorus is proud to present this most festive performance at The First Presbyterian Church at Throggs Neck, located at 3051 East Tremont Avenue, with access for the disabled as well as a parking lot conveniently available at the entrance on Dudley Avenue. Free-Will Offering  graciously accepted.

Established in 1939, Parkchester Chorus is the longest-running community chorus in the Bronx, which is celebrated for singing a wide range of musical styles from classical to popular, from opera to musical theatre, as well as the great choral classics. Founded by a local group, Parkchester Chorus has grown to proudly boast members hailing from other boroughs in the City of New York, as well as Westchester County.

Parkchester Chorus is proud to be a member of the Bronx Council on The Arts. 

For further information regarding Parkchester Chorus, please visit the website at www.parkchesterchorus.org, or call 718-409-1051 and leave a message.






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Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Cab muggers sought

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Cab muggers sought: BRONX, NEW YORK, November 26- Police are asking for the public’s help in trying to catch a pair of thieves who mugged a driver inside his ...

Cab muggers sought



BRONX, NEW YORK, November 26- Police are asking for the public’s help in trying to catch a pair of thieves who mugged a driver inside his livery car in Bedford Park.

At around 11 p.m. on November 24, the pair were inside a cab in the area of East 198th Street and Briggs Avenue. One of the men pulled out a knife and demanded cash. The driver forked over the cash and the pair fled from the cab.

Investigators from the 52nd Precinct released surveillance video from inside the cab showing the thieves in action. The first suspect is described as a black male, 5 foot 8 tall and weighing 180 pounds. He was last seen wearing a light-colored hooded sweatshirt and black hat. This is the man suspected of using the knife. 

The second suspect is a black male, 5 foot 11 and 220 pounds. He has a mustache and was last seen wearing a light-colored sweat shirt and a light colored scarf around his head.

Anyone with information is urged to call CRIMESTOPPERS at (800) 577-TIPS. The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers Website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or texting their tips to 274637(CRIMES) then enter TIP577. All calls are confidential.



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Friday, November 23, 2012

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Holiday Magic

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Holiday Magic: --> (Photos by Dan Gesslein) The holidays kicked off with floats, family and fun at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade....

Holiday Magic



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(Photos by Dan Gesslein)

The holidays kicked off with floats, family and fun at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Kids of all ages watched balloons such as SpongeBob, Kung Fu Panda and Buzz Lightyear make their way down Central Park West. Celebrities from Whoppi Goldberg to Flo Rida joined in the festivities. 

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Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Ministers teaming up for storm-relief effort

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Ministers teaming up for storm-relief effort: --> By Michael Horowitz BRONX, NEW YORK, November 21- Rev. Robert Smith Jr., of the Church of the Savior said, this week, that he...