PO MANNY VARGAS BLUE LINE BEAR DEDICATION
The 49th Precinct hosted a Police Offi cer Manny Vargas Blue Line Bear Dedication on Friday, November 30 inside the precinct house. Vargas passed away after a long battle with 9/11
related cancer on Thursday, November 1.
BRONX COUNTY CHORUS PERFORMS
HOLIDAY OUTREACH MUSICAL FEAST
BRONX TIMES REPORTER, D 58 ECEMBER 7-13, 2018 BTR
Megan O’Grady, Blue Line Bears founder and
sergeant Jason Guzman, Blue Line Bears
liaison welcomed everyone to the heartfelt
ceremony. Photo by Laura Stone
(l-r) NYPD deputy chief Patrick McCarthy, deputy inspector Thomas Alps, 49th Precinct former commanding offi cer; sergeant Patrick
O’Grady, Cape Coral Police Department; sergeant Guzman; Vargas’ nephew Norel; Vargas’ mother Nellie; Vargas’ son Manny III; Megan
O’Grady with her mother Susie and brother Colin. Photo by Laura Stone
Bronx County Chorus, formerly known as Parkchester Chorus, hosted its Holiday Outreach Musical Feast on
Monday, November 26 at Kings Harbor Multicare Center.
(above) The Bronx County Chorus sang holiday songs for Kings Harbor Multicare Center residents.
Photo by Silvio Pacifi co
(right) Assistant director Christian Aquino conducted the Bronx County Chorus during their holly jolly performance.
(below) The Bronx County Chorus were eager to share the holiday spirit with others this season.