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Remembering Penny – By Caren Garber Gorenberg

Editor’s Note: We were all saddened to hear of the recent tragic loss of Penny Marshall, famed Bronx actress, producer, and director. Marshall played Laverne on the ‘70s sitcom “Laverne & Shirley”, receiving three Golden Globe nominations for Best Actress. She then went on to direct and produce a number of highly successful films, including

ISSUE 100: An Interview with Regis Philbin

Editor’s Note: Several years ago, Back In THE BRONX editor Steve Samtur interviewed Bronx-celeb and national personality Regis Philbin, on the subject of his growing up in The Bronx. For our anniversary issue, Regis was kind enough to allow us to reproduce this interview for all of you to read. Enjoy! Q: What elementary and …

Geography the Hard Way

“Today, this class has the assignment to move the milk crates to the lunchroom kitchen,” the bossy nun said. “I want James Fenton and Kevin Gordon to handle the job this time. You may leave the room at 9:30 and return as soon as you have finished.” . . . “Yes Sister,” the boys acknowledged …

Mel’s Key Shop

Apartment living in the Bronx from the 30’s through 60’s could be described in one word: CRAMPED! Fortunately for most, this was a temporary condition that lasted until the family could afford to move to a larger apartment or the kids graduated high school or college or married. Simple enough, problem solved. Now imagine this …

The Benches

My mother died last year. Her death qualified me for admission to an untitled support group of those who have lost a parent they loved. Never spoken about, you know your soulmates by the shocked gaze and hard swallow when they realize you share their pain. This is being written for those who share my …

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