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August 18, 2016 • 3:26 pm 0

The Hunts Point Hustle Saturday, October 1, 2016

SSBxThe Hunts Point Hustle is Sustainable South Bronx’s premier  community event. It’s more than just a race: it connects runners and walkers with the South Bronx Greenway, a network of green streets, bike lanes, and waterfront parks.

The 5K run/walk begins at Hunts Point Riverside Park in the South Bronx.

Special Promo Code for Bronx Residents
 If you live in the Bronx… You get a discount! Just enter “Bronx” into the promo box during check out.

Number Bib Pick up
Bib pick up will take place morning of the race – beginning at 8:30a. Please plan arrival time accordingly.
Hustle Swag
Race giveaway will be given to runners at the conclusion of the race at Hunts Point Riverside Park.
Parking/Directions/Shuttle information
The Hustle race route has changed! The race will begin and end at the Hunts Point Riverside Park (Lafayette Ave at Edgewater Rd). Update course map will be posted soon.A shuttle will be provided between the Hunts Point Ave subway station (6 Train) to the race location. More information will provided as the race approaches.Anyone driving personal vehicles to the race should plan to find public, street parking.

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August 13, 2015 • 8:38 pm 0

The Hunts Point Hustle Saturday, October 3, 2015-NEW DATE

hunts point hustle 2015Saturday, October 3rd, 2015, at 10 AM
Race start: Hunts Point Riverside Park
Race end/festival: Barretto Point Park

This 5K run/walk begins at Hunts Point Riverside Park in the South Bronx and travels through Hunts Point to Barretto Point Park

The Hunts Point Hustle is Sustainable South Bronx’s premier fundraising and community event. It’s more than just a race: it connects runners and walkers with the South Bronx Greenway, a network of green streets, bike lanes, and waterfront parks.

This 5K run/walk begins at Hunts Point Riverside Park in the Bronx and travels through the South Bronx to Barretto Point Park. At Barretto Park, there will be a festival with free food, music, fitness activities, kids’ activities, a raffle, and more!

People of all ages are encouraged to attend!

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April 3, 2015 • 10:14 am 1

Partnerships for Parks Conference

Partnerships for Parks ConferenceSaturday, April 11, 2015
9:30 am – 3:30 pm
NYU School of Law
40 Washington Square South
Complimentary entry but RSVP required

The Partnerships for Parks Conference provides community groups, park supporters, and open-space advocates an opportunity to unite and learn how local park stewards strengthen neighborhoods and improve the quality of life in New York City. We are excited to share a day with park enthusiasts from all five boroughs and to share best practices, tools, and resources we have honed over our 20 years of successfully supporting community partners and transforming communities.

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March 1, 2012 • 3:05 pm 0

Bronx Community College 34th Annual 10K/5K Run & 2 Mile Fitness Walk

Saturday, May 5, 2012
10 a.m. Rain or Shine
FREE Long-sleeve T-shirts for first 300 registrants
Portion of proceeds to benefit the Steuerman Scholarship Fund.
Register ONLINE
www.bcc.cuny.edu/10krace

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It takes more than a village to raise a child in today's world. The world is more than flat or round or sun and moon. It's also the village on the other side of the river. The objects in the sky are different from that view. Community Greens, griot-like, tells a story. I invite you to share my view. - Chuck Vasser

NYRP Tree Giveaway

Free Trees for the community @ Bissel GardensApril 14, 2024
Congratulations Don Yearwood & Leroy Archible. We appreciate your service!

Bissel Volunteer Day

Every 3rd Saturday of the monthApril 20, 2024
Great Gardening!

NYBG Volunteer Day

Wednesday - Get your Green On during the week!April 24, 2024
Are you Coming? I'm waiting!

NYRP Shiitake Mushroom Workshop

Intro to mushroom growing on logs. Did you register? Space is limited.April 25, 2024
16 hours to go.

The Green Fit Chick

Many people forget how important hydration is, especially after a seven or eight-hour night's rest with no water. Start your morning off right and get hydrated. A glass of water, a dash of sea salt and the juice of a fresh lemon will get your day off to the great start.

Health and Fitness

Health and Fitness
I couldn’t have said this better:
Do Something Active Every Day
Do Stay Engaged in Life
Don’t Overeat
Don’t Drink to Excess
Never Smoke

Added Sugar

You already know you consume too much sugar and it can have serious health consequences. Manufactures sneak sugar into their products under the names below as “added sugars”. Be healthy. Read labels. Eliminate added sugar from your diet while eating fruits and vegetables that contain minerals, vitamins, fiber and natural sugar.

Reduce Sodium In Beans

Draining and rinsing canned beans can reduce their sodium content by more than 40%. But taking just a few extra minutes is key to getting the most benefit. The reduced-sodium beans are ready to use in any favorite recipe.

Longer Life

According to new research 1. not smoking, 2. limiting your alcohol intake, 3. staying active, 4. maintaining a healthy weight, and 5. eating nutritious foods could not only extend your life, but improve the quality of it.

Cog Blogging

Bronx Fixed is Back! - BxFxd

Bike Positions

A riders determines how s/he wants to ride a bike and what type of bike they will use. Bikes, therefore, come in different configurations and geometries to suit individual riders. Different body positions suit each bike, such as 2 o’clock, 12 o’clock, 1 o’clock and so on.

Community Greens Consulting

Rover Rollover

Poop To You

Pet waste adds excess nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus to the environment. These nutrients many create unstable conditions that create habitat for invasive weeds. Responsively get rid of your pet waste. Don’t leave it on the trail/street!

Dog Crates

Done right, crate training helps breed familiarity, trust and a sense of security between your pup and his crate. You should not put dogs in crates that have not been properly crate trained.

Mat Training

Mat Training- A mat, or a defined place for a dog to “go to,” is a versatile and useful behavior to teach a dog. A mat can be a a dog bed, a dog mat, a bath mat, a towel, a blanket, – whatever makes the most sense for the dog and the handler.

Rude Dog Owners

Rude Habits Of Dog Owners. These are some of the things people complain about the most when it comes to dog owners.

CALENDAR

Garden Cleanup
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As the pandemic disrupts global food supply chains, people may have to depend more on locally grown food. Experts expect the number of people suffering through severe food shortages could swell to 265 million people in 2020.
Bissel Gardeners are glad they have been community gardening and raising food for themselves for more than 25 years. We hope when the NYC Pause In Place is lifted more folks will see the need for community gardens and will join us! Chuck the Gardener

GARDEN TIP - When plants are about two feet tall, prune out the foliage from the bottom 12" of larger pepper varieties like bell, cubanelle, and poblano peppers. For smaller varieties such as jalapeno, shishito, and Thai peppers, remove foliage from the lower 6-8" of stems.Aug 11, 2022

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Green Tips

Bananas As Fertilizer

Email

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Handstands & Other Feats

In a world full of
little people I admit
I am minuscule.

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“One monarch, after all, is just a butterfly, but millions together make a phenomenon. One garden, too, is just a garden, but millions together make a solution". - Sara Dykman.

All Of Us Research Program

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NYSUBOA January 2024

On a community note, NYSUBOA members donated 60 coats to Milbank’s Coat Drive . We hope the effort will warm some one this winter and we plan to do more in the future. Special mention goes to Srar Greer for coordinating the effort.

Fried Chicken & Philosophy

Being Colored

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The Butterfly Project

CGCooks!

Cream-style soups are a favorite for warm, soothing meals on cold winter nights. The addition of a cup or two of cooked beans can stretch canned or homemade soup into a complete, protein-rich meal in just minutes. Stir a can of drained rinsed white beans into tomato soup. Or try pinto beans added to cream of celery soup.