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Bedford Park's Playstreets set to close
Posted: Updated:The Police Athletic League's Playstreets program is set to close after more than 20 years of serving children in Bedford Park.
The popular summer program hosts more than 100 children, but its director says it will be gone this year "due to a reduction in departmental funding."
Some Playstreets are being closed and replaced by other summer programs.
PAL Playstreets was started in 1914 to provide children with a safe place to learn, play and interact with their communities.
The Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice told News 12 in a statement, "This year, we are making some strategic improvements to serve more people with a richer array of dedicated services for the same amount of money."
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Families filled Longwood street for annual backpack giveaway
Families filled Longwood street for annual backpack giveaway
Large crowds and long lines filled Dawson and Intervale avenues Friday afternoon as local groups, police and politicians gathered to help Bronx families start off the new school year.
Large crowds and long lines filled Dawson and Intervale avenues Friday afternoon as local groups, police and politicians gathered to help Bronx families start off the new school year.
What's Cool at School: 'Deaf Kids Code'
What's Cool at School: 'Deaf Kids Code'
Hearing-impaired children learned to code Thursday as part of the "Deaf Kids Code" workshop at St. Joseph's School for the Deaf in Throgs Neck.
Hearing-impaired children learned to code Thursday as part of the "Deaf Kids Code" workshop at St. Joseph's School for the Deaf in Throgs Neck.
Bronx students ‘Suit Up’ to solve corporate challenges
Bronx students ‘Suit Up’ to solve corporate challenges
Dozens of students participated in a local competition Wednesday, where they got to solve corporate challenge alongside volunteers from a Manhattan financial company.
Dozens of students participated in a local competition Wednesday, where they got to solve corporate challenge alongside volunteers from a Manhattan financial company.
Charter school works to prevent 'summer slide'
Charter school works to prevent 'summer slide'
Students at the Bronx Charter School for the Arts are continuing to learn during their break to prevent what's called the "summer slide."
Students at the Bronx Charter School for the Arts are continuing to learn during their break to prevent what's called the "summer slide."
Kids take hands on approach at Bronx science and technology workshop
Kids take hands on approach at Bronx science and technology workshop
Kids took a hands on approach while attending a science and technology workshop in the Bronx.
Kids took a hands on approach while attending a science and technology workshop in the Bronx.
NYC schools chancellor looks ahead to start of school year
NYC schools chancellor looks ahead to start of school year
With the school year set to start next week, New York City's Schools Chancellor Carmen Farina tells News 12 what changes parents can expect to see this year. Click HERE to watch the extended interview.
With the school year set to start next week, New York City's Schools Chancellor Carmen Farina tells News 12 what changes parents can expect to see this year. Click HERE to watch the extended interview.
Sen. Klein aims to close sex offender loophole
Sen. Klein aims to close sex offender loophole
State Sen. Jeffrey Klein says a state law designed to keep sex offenders away from schools doesn't include universal pre-K and kindergarten facilities.
State Sen. Jeffrey Klein says a state law designed to keep sex offenders away from schools doesn't include universal pre-K and kindergarten facilities.
State Sen. Jeffrey Klein says a state law designed to keep sex offenders away from schools doesn't include universal pre-K and kindergarten facilities.
Mayor touts safest city school year on record
Mayor touts safest city school year on record
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday that this past school year was the safest on record.
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday that this past school year was the safest on record.
Mayor de Blasio proposes free pre-K for 3 year olds
Mayor de Blasio proposes free pre-K for 3 year olds
Mayor Bill de Blasio Monday announced a plan to create free universal pre-K for 3 year olds.
Mayor Bill de Blasio Monday announced a plan to create free universal pre-K for 3 year olds.
Book tour brings Bronx author to Helen Keller School
Book tour brings Bronx author to Helen Keller School
Local author Ty Allen Jackson visited the Helen Keller School Wednesday as part of his national book tour
Local author Ty Allen Jackson visited the Helen Keller School Wednesday as part of his national book tour.
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Police: Woman strangulated by man inside Bronx stairwell
Police: Woman strangulated by man inside Bronx stairwell
Anyone who recognize the suspect is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS?.
Anyone who recognize the suspect is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS?.
A woman was attacked and strangled by a man who followed her inside of her Bronx apartment building stairwell, police say.
A woman was attacked and strangled by a man who followed her inside of her Bronx apartment building stairwell, police say.
Heat advisory in effect Thursday as temperatures reach into 90s
Heat advisory in effect Thursday as temperatures reach into 90s
Here's the latest News 12 The Bronx weather update.
Here's the latest News 12 The Bronx weather update.
What's Going On: August 18-19
What's Going On: August 18-19
Here's a look at what's going on this weekend in the Bronx.
Here's a look at what's going on this weekend in the Bronx.
Historical plaque honors late Ella Fitzgerald, 'Queen of Jazz' in Riverdale
Historical plaque honors late Ella Fitzgerald, 'Queen of Jazz' in Riverdale
The medallion was unveiled at the Hebrew Home at Riverdale, which became the latest site recognized as a historic landmark in the city.
Ella Fitzgerald, known to many as the 'Queen of Jazz,' was honored by the New York Historical Preservation Center with a medallion outside of a Riverdale senior center that previously served as an asylum where the musician once stayed.
Ella Fitzgerald, known to many as the 'Queen of Jazz,' was honored by the New York Historical Preservation Center with a medallion outside of a Riverdale senior center that previously served as an asylum where the musician once stayed.
Study: Chemical linked to cancer found in certain breakfast cereals
Study: Chemical linked to cancer found in certain breakfast cereals
A recent study has found dangerous amounts of glyphosate in granola bars and popular oat cereals.
A recent study has found dangerous amounts of glyphosate in granola bars and popular oat cereals.
'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin has died
'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin has died
Aretha Franklin, the undisputed "Queen of Soul" who sang with matchless style on such classics as "Think," ''I Say a Little Prayer" and her signature song, "Respect," and stood as a cultural icon around the globe, has died at age 76 from advance pancreatic cancer.
Aretha Franklin, the undisputed "Queen of Soul" who sang with matchless style on such classics as "Think," ''I Say a Little Prayer" and her signature song, "Respect," and stood as a cultural icon around the globe, has died at age 76 from advance pancreatic cancer.
Advocates demand ADA-compliance at more Bronx subway stations
Advocates demand ADA-compliance at more Bronx subway stations
A group of city officials is gathering signatures and calling for subway accessibility improvements on the Mosholu Parkway.
A group of city officials is gathering signatures and calling for subway accessibility improvements on the Mosholu Parkway.
A group of city officials is gathering signatures and calling for subway accessibility improvements on the Mosholu Parkway.
Dockless Citi Bike arrives in the Bronx
Dockless Citi Bike arrives in the Bronx
With a smartphone and $2, residents of some Bronx communities can now take a ride on Citi Bike's dockless bicycles.
With a smartphone and $2, residents of some Bronx communities can now take a ride on Citi Bike's dockless bicycles.
With a smartphone and $2, residents of some Bronx communities can now take a ride on Citi Bike's dockless bicycles.
WWE, Yankees stars collide at Yankee Stadium
WWE, Yankees stars collide at Yankee Stadium
Professional wrestling's biggest superstars continued their weeklong tour of New York City with a stop at Yankee Stadium Wednesday.
Professional wrestling's biggest superstars continued their weeklong tour of New York City with a stop at Yankee Stadium Wednesday.
Making Cents: Back-to-school shopping
Making Cents: Back-to-school shopping
News 12's Kristie Reeter and money expert Jamila Souffrant discuss how to save money on school supplies.
News 12's Kristie Reeter and money expert Jamila Souffrant discuss how to save money on school supplies.
