A nutty endeavor: South Bronx chef launches candied nut line
South Bronx chef Keesha O’Galdez didn’t set out to create her own candied nuts brand — but when it happened, she embraced it. Her serendipitous journey into the world of…
50 homegrown ways to better the Bronx
Bronx-based businesses and organizations have come up with 50 ways to improve the borough’s economic equity – and hopefully bring it in line with more prosperous parts of New York…
SantaCon comes to the South Bronx
Bronx residents no longer have to make the trek to Manhattan to enjoy SantaCon. Dozens of people dressed as Santas, reindeer, and even lit-up Christmas trees bar-hopped all over Mott…
Mott Haven creative helps open spaces to young talent
On a rainy Friday evening, dozens of people made their way to Lincoln Hospital. No one was injured, instead it was the opposite – they were coming for a celebration…
Boogie Down Crawl for Change showcases local businesses
Big Bronx energy boomed at the launch of Boogie Down Crawl for Change, a pilot for a walking tour of South Bronx-owned businesses, where locals got to know six creative…
Local businesses turn to Go Fund Me campaigns to keep doors open
While the COVID-19 pandemic has been called by many The Great Equalizer, black and brown business owners in the Bronx haven’t shared in that sentiment. Recently, a report from The…
Lost demo founder Sashalee King wants you to start dreaming again
Sashalee King wants you to get back to that thing you were passionate about as a kid. King is the founder and CEO of Lost Demo, a fledgling company that…
Covid-19 has musicians singing a different tune
Bronx musicians are using Instagram Live as their concert hall during the New York quarantine, as they try to maintain contact with their fans. But many are finding that communication…