Kingsbridge Heights Neighborhood Improvement Association/Boogie Down Bronx

07/21/2026

07/21/2026

06/17/2026

Juneteenth Celebration at the Enslaved Burial Ground in Van Cortlandt Park:

The event begins at 4pm at the Enslaved Burial Ground with a musical performance and libations, followed by a New Orleans style procession to the museum.
• At 5pm, join us on the museum lawn for a presentation of Design Ideas for Reimagining the Enslaved Burial Ground.
• At 6pm, enjoy a special Juneteenth musical program. Hosted by Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Bronx Arts Ensemble. Curated by BAE and renowned performing artist, Yolanda Wyns. RSVP here - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/juneteenth-celebration-tickets-1989026300207?aff=oddtdtcreator&blm_aid=1108775937

06/17/2026

Father’s Day Celebration & Awards in Kingsbridge Heights! Thank you Assemblyman George Alvarez.

06/17/2026

This Juneteenth, we’re showing love to some of our favorite must visit Black history museums because we refuse to let our ancestors’ experiences, achievements, and history be erased. Our past is what drives our fight for freedom, and we must support those keeping it alive.

06/11/2026

06/09/2026

*LET'S GO KNICKS 🏀*:

Celebrating Our City This Week 🧡💙

Dear Families and Colleagues,

This is an exciting week in New York City! One of our hometown teams, the New York Knicks, is competing on basketball’s biggest stage—and it’s a moment our entire city can rally around. Tomorrow, Wednesday, June 10, as part of NYC’s Blue & Orange Day, I invite our students and staff to wear orange and blue to celebrate our city.

This is also an opportunity for learning. As a former math teacher, I appreciate how deeply math is woven into sports like basketball.

From the arc of a free throw—a lesson in parabolas—to efficiency ratings, shooting percentage, assists and triple doubles, basketball is full of real-world math in action. For example, in the NBA Finals, history shows that when a team builds an early series lead—such as going up 2-1—their chances of winning the championship typically rise to roughly 70-80%. Every possession, every rebound, every shot changes those odds.

Sports also open doors beyond the court. They expose students to a wide range of career pathways—from sports media to analytics, from coaching to physical therapy to health and fitness. It’s another reminder that the skills we build in our classrooms can take students in many directions.

Whether on the court or in the classroom, success is about teamwork, persistence, and smart thinking. Let’s show our spirit—and let’s go Knicks!



In partnership,

- *Dr. Kamar H. Samuels*
NYCDOE Chancellor

06/05/2026

On World Environment Day, we reaffirm our commitment to protecting our planet, preserving our natural resources, and building a more sustainable future for generations to come.

Together, we can create healthier communities and a cleaner, stronger world.
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En el Día Mundial del Medio Ambiente, reafirmamos nuestro compromiso de proteger nuestro planeta, preservar nuestros recursos naturales y construir un futuro más sostenible para las generaciones venideras.

Juntos, podemos crear comunidades más saludables y un mundo más limpio y fuerte.