St. Jerome’s faced with closure
A venerable Catholic school faces the axe in Mott Haven.
Church celebrates 125th anniversary
Melrose landmark has welcomed immigrants for over a century Chants of “Hallelujah, Hallelujah,” echoed through the ornate gothic chapel at the heart of Immaculate Conception Church on East 150th St.…
Puerto Rican nationalist’s art on display
Artist Jose Buscaglia's critical view of the Puerto Rican government's pro-US policies is front-and-center in a number of his pieces being shown at Longwood Art Gallery through Nov. 8.
Latin American exhibit showcases local artist
A Latin American art exhibition will be showing through the end of September. It will include the work of Morrisania-based, Ecuadorean abstract artist Amaru Chiza.
Kids dream big, to a Latin backbeat
The Bronx Children's Museum held its third annual Big Dream event on Aug. 4th, honoring Grammy-winning percussionist Bobby Sanabria and encouraging kids to follow in the footsteps of other Bronx…
Sweet success is pineapple-filled
Valencia Bakery's retail outlets in Mott Haven and Hunts Point are still appealing to Latino appetites after more than a half-century.
A European-style piazza opens in Mott Haven
Five artists hope that by converting the library's tiny courtyard into a public space, they will stir residents to come together and exchange ideas.
Bronx Community Pride Center closes
The Bronx Community Pride Center, the borough's biggest LGBT resource center, which moved to Longwood last year after 14 years in Mott Haven, is closing due to financial problems.