From The Bronx to Baghdad and back
Bronx Documentary Center founder Mike Kamber spoke about his experiences covering the war in Iraq, at BronxArtSpace on Aug. 28.
Masks reveal Puerto Rican history
Folklorists tell tales of two island cities Masks play a crucial role in the annual carnivals that draw paraders to the streets of Puerto Rico’s cities. A panel of experts…
Mott Haven pays tribute to salsa great
South Bronx Residents filled St. Mary’s park on June 26 to pay tribute to one of salsa’s true legends, the late Hector Lavoe, otherwise known as “La Voz."
Local kids honored for smarts and skills
Housing Authority says budget crunch may force it to close community centers and youth programs, like one in Melrose where students won awards for their achievements in June, within months.
Melrose workshop trains reporters for war
A four-day workshop prepared freelance journalists to report from conflict zones around the world.
Brook Park hosts traditional Mexican dance
Brook Park was the site of a Mexican cultural bash on June 1.
From trash to treasure
An exhibition at a Mott Haven art gallery encourages patrons to stop, look around and think about how the space and the objects around them are used and who profits…
Msgr. Gerald Ryan is dead
Msgr. Gerald Ryan, who battled against the abandonment of the South Bronx as pastor of St. Luke's Church for 47 years, died on April 11.