Bronx pride dresses for the ‘80s
LGBTQ pride was in full view yesterday, at a rooftop celebration in Mott Haven. The Bronx borough president’s office sponsored the revelry, which featured music and fashion from the ‘80s…
“Dr. Drum” will see you now
At first glance, a healing session with 64-year-old drum aficionado José Ortiz is a curious sight. Participants lie on mats, their heads inside a small tent, their torso and legs…
Hostos celebrates Latin Jazz legend Tito Puente
Latin Jazz Legend Tito Puente was the toast of the evening Wednesday as El Centro, the Center for Puerto Rican Studies at Hostos Community College, celebrated the 100th anniversary of…
Art auction supports artists with serious mental illness
South Bronx artist Miguel Colón struggled to make art during his youth due to his mental illness. He came from a household of abuse and trauma. But at age 53,…
You made a movie. Now what? The Bronx Independent Cinema Center has answers
Making movies is a considerable challenge. Making money from them can be even a bigger obstacle. A sold-out film industry mixer at Hostos Community College on April 13 drew dozens…
Exhibit commemorates Bronxites lost to COVID
An outdoor exhibit in Melrose underscored the tragic toll COVID-19 has taken on the neighborhood. The exhibit was put on by the Bronx Documentary Center, where those who died during…
Bronxlandia: A century-old train station revitalized
Bronxlandia opened for the first time this season on March 25, with a jazz-rock performance by musicians Angeleisha Rogers, Gervis Myles, and Tim Angulo, amongst others, as the nightcap for…