Friends of Pelham Parkway

10/09/2026

News 12 | Bronx | 9 Hurt 3 Critically After Car Strikes Pedestrians And Other Cars In Allerton

Surveillance footage obtained by News 12 shows a white sedan fly through the busy intersection, plowing through a group of people in the crosswalk and hitting multiple cars waiting at the light.

10/09/2026

Per Resident, 3 peoplr dead on Allerton Ave and Holland Ave. Vehicle struck several pedestrians

10/08/2026

These 2 dogs escaped from the yard, please return to 2025 Matthews Ave if found. Please help 🙏

10/08/2026

🌳💚 What a great day on Pelham Parkway! Our local high school freshmen and seniors helped clean up, leaving our parkway looking beautiful! 🌿

📚 We also put out free children's books and doggie p**p bags and enjoyed great conversations with our neighbors.

Also thanks to local Starbucks for the lemonade.

❤️ Building a stronger, cleaner community together!

10/08/2026

FYI. It states AI content because used AI to brighten the photo. Photo is real
📚❤️ FREE BOOKS, BRIGHT FUTURES!

Yesterday's book giveaway was a great success! Last weekend, we also gave away over 100 books at Brady Playground!

A big thank-you to Brooklyn Book Bodega for donating books and helping us inspire young readers! ❤️

Every book sparks imagination and opens doors to a brighter future! 🌟

📚 Stay tuned! Another FREE book giveaway is coming soon!

Friends of Pelham Parkway 🌳

10/08/2026

Heartbreaking Bronx Tragedy — Suspect Arrested by U.S. Marshals

Angel Carrasco, 31, was arrested by U.S. Marshals after allegedly pushing 23-year-old Nathaly Ramirez and their 8-month-old daughter from a 15th-floor balcony.

Tragically, Nathaly lost her life, and her baby was reported to be in critical condition.

Our hearts go out to Nathaly's family. May she rest in peace, and may her precious baby recover. 🙏💜

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

⚠️ If you see or hear signs of domestic abuse, please don't ignore them. Report your concerns. Your actions could save a life. Call 911 if someone is in immediate danger.

📞 Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233

10/08/2026

🚨 URGENT! CB11 HOUSING MEETING TONIGHT!

📅 Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 7 PM 📍 1741 Colden Avenue, Bronx 💻 In person or via Webex

⚠️ BRC'S PROPOSED 106-UNIT SINGLE-ROOM OCCUPANCY (SRO) AT 626 PELHAM PARKWAY SOUTH

After nearly a year, Community Board 11 is finally addressing this controversial proposal, yet the agenda was posted barely 24 hours in advance!

CB11 has drafted a letter requesting family-sized apartments instead of SRO units. However, the letter needs to go further!

COMMUNITY CONCERNS THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED:

• 106 tiny SRO units without individual kitchens. • The concentration of SRO housing near schools, Bronx Park, residential buildings, and businesses. • Existing public safety and quality-of-life concerns in the surrounding area. • Substantial taxpayer funding and the potential demolition of a historic building.

The letter should ALSO request affordable, independent studios with kitchens and bathrooms for vulnerable seniors at risk of homelessness.

We support dignified, permanent housing for families AND seniors!

📢 The final letter should be sent to ALL our elected officials, especially State Senator Gustavo Rivera, who appears supportive of the proposed 106-unit SRO development. Residents deserve to know where their elected representatives stand on this specific housing model.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

Visit the CB11 website under Agendas, select Housing & Land Use Committee — October 8, and access the Webex meeting link or read the proposed BRC letter.

🔗 https://www.nyc.gov/site/bronxcb11/meetings/agendas.page

📞 Webex phone: 646-992-2010 Meeting ID: 2337 171 0232 Password: 2026

📢 PLEASE ATTEND TONIGHT AND SHARE!

Our community deserves transparency, meaningful input, and housing that meets the needs of our neighborhood.

Friends of Pelham Parkway www.pelhamparkway.org

10/07/2026

Heartbreaking news

News 12 | Bronx | Woman Dead Baby Critically Injured After Fall From Terrace In Allerton

The child was rushed to the hospital where they remain critical condition.

10/05/2026

Repost : read the 5 ballot proposal before voting

2026 NYC BALLOT PROPOSALS

WHY WE MUST VOTE NO!

PROPOSAL #1 — PUBLIC SPACES

NO to less community input on decisions affecting our sidewalks and streets.

PROPOSAL #2 — GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS

NO to speeding up billions in taxpayer-funded contracts with fewer safeguards.

PROPOSAL #3 — STREET PROJECTS & CITY PROPERTY

NO to fast-tracking bike lanes, bus lanes and street redesigns while reducing community review.

PROPOSAL #4 — BUILDING PERMITS

NO to shortcuts that could reduce scrutiny of development and neighborhood impacts.

PROPOSAL #5 — RAINY DAY FUND

NO to locking away more taxpayer dollars while communities have urgent needs today.

THE REAL ISSUE: DEMOCRACY

These proposals could mean faster government, more administrative power and fewer opportunities for residents and Community Boards to be heard.

Efficiency should NEVER come at the expense of public participation and accountability.

VOTE NO ON PROPOSALS 1–5

Protect Community Input. Protect Accountability. Protect Our Voice.

Official information: NYC Charter Revision Commission

10/05/2026

HOW TO REPORT TO 311

1️⃣ Call 311 or use 311 Online
2️⃣ Report Unlocked Park or Playground
3️⃣ Choose Bronx Park
4️⃣ Select Playground
5️⃣ Additional Location Details: Brady Playground