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National Night Out is coming up on August 1st. Jerry Pinto of Neighborhoods United talks with WBSM's Jim Phillips about plans for this year's event at Gomes School. Townsquare Sunday with Jim Phillips can be heard each Sunday at 6am on WBSM 1420 and WBSM...

NEW BEDFORD - Saying his pleas for change are being ignored by City Hall, Jerry Pinto of Neighborhoods United is stepping down from his post as chairman. Pinto has served as chairman of the concerned citizens group since 2013, and has been a member since 2006...

NEW BEDFORD - Did you start Christmas shopping yet? Don't worry, you're not alone. But Safe Zones of New Bedford, along with local police departments, is asking that if you are going out this weekend that you purchase a toy for a child you don't know...

A big chance for law enforcement to peacefully co-exist with neighbors. It's the annual National Night Out which brings together communities across the nation to interact with their local police. Officers from several communities will be at New Bedford's event at Ashley Park...

New Bedford's annual National Night Out Against Crime gets underway tonight. Area residents are encouraged to meet the men and women sworn to protect them, and enjoy fun and free activities. Jerry Pinto, President of Neighborhoods United, says this year the event will contain a solemn reminder of the dangers law enforcement officers face...

Market Ministries and Neediest Family Fund has helped so many local people over the decades who've fallen on tough times. For years, Sister Rose and Market Ministries were synonymous. Some area landmark business are pooling their resources to hold a special fundraiser at Strikers Lounge at Wonder Bowl on Hathaway Road on Sunday, December 13 from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm...

Communities across the country will be observing National Night out on Tuesday.

A decked out school bus will be parked at Police Headquarters in New Bedford Saturday. The bus is part of a toy drive campaign organized by Neighborhoods United President Jerry Pinto. Pinto says this is the second try for the "Stuff The Bus" toy drive this season...

The president of Neighborhoods United is urging city residents to attend neighborhood meetings. Jerry Pinto tells WBSM's "Mid-Day Live" representatives from the City are present at just about every meeting to hear the concerns of residents and take action...

The 3rd annual "Fill the Bus" toy drive collected dozens of toys for needy girls and boys this Christmas season. The Tremblay's bus was parked at the Shawmut Diner Friday, with folks stopping by all day to donate toys for the cause. Organizer Jerry Pinto tells WBSM News every item donated goes a long way to helping somebody out...