1ST ANNUAL UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY FESTIVAL
The 1st Annual Unity in the Community Festival, a free community event taking place on Saturday, June 23rd, 2012 from 12PM to 6PM, on Aqueduct Avenue between W. Kingsbridge Road and W. 192nd Street, is presented by the Kingsbridge Road Merchants Association in conjunction with the Mosholu Preservation Corporation, Montefiore Medical Center & the Avenue NYC Program of the New York City Department of Small Business Services, with the support of Bronx Community Board #7, Bronx Community Board #8, BronxNet, Jewish Home Lifecare, Latin Empire Entertainment, Mekong, the United Federation of Teachers, and United Healthcare.
Home to the iconic Kingsbridge
Armory, the Kingsbridge Road community consists of over 200 merchants, one of
the largest retail shopping districts in the Bronx. Rich in cultural diversity,
this neighborhood also boasts top notch eateries throughout the
area. The Kingsbridge Road community is the center of education, with
campuses for Monroe College, Bronx Community College and Lehman HS.
The purpose of this event is to
celebrate community unity and raise awareness on the diverse array of merchants
in this district. This first annual event will feature live music and
entertainment, showcasing New York City’s most popular and up & coming
artists. The show will be hosted by Bharati Kemraj (Bharati Dance Academy) and Harlem
Lanes’ most popular DJ, Krazy Rob. From Salsa to Hip-Hop, and everything in
between, this special line-up includes rappers Farfecthed, Tone Da Rapper, and
D-Minus, Italian Hip Hop artist, SALESE, Bronx native Yamilet Mia, Latin
sensation, Anayka, various BX Records artists, Latin music’s newest duo, ICC
& J-Alva, as well as a special performance by the BHARATI Dance Academy.
The Unity In The Community
Festival will also feature merchants, vendors, kiddie rides, health screenings,
free gifts and give-aways, and lots of food!
Left - Just some of the crowd.
Right - State Senator Gustavo Rivera poses for picture with Community Board # 8 Economic Development Chair Sergio Villevarde and 78th Assembly candidate Richardo "Ricky" Martinez.
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