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…
New program encourages Bronx businesses to work together
Greater collaboration between South Bronx businesses may be on the horizon. The Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corp. (WHEDco) recently began a program focused on helping Bronx-based businesses by putting…
After-school program preps Bronx eighth graders for high school success
Most middle schoolers worry about making new friends and remembering their locker combination. But New York City’s eighth graders are faced with another challenge: getting into a competitive high school.
Bronx students practice mindfulness
Students practice breathing exercises, sound therapy and positive affirmations to channel their thoughts and emotions in these difficult times. Adriel Cruz, 12, sat in a busy classroom one afternoon with…
Bronx Lacrosse breaks from the norm
While basketball and baseball remain king in the South Bronx, a small but growing number of young athletes of color are trying their hand at “laxin,” a sport typically associated…
Bronxites celebrate ‘El dia de los muertos’
Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a Mexican holiday, very separate from Halloween, where people honor the souls of their lost loved ones brought families together through dance,…
SoBRO, Whedco awarded revitalization grants
Whedco has said it will use the grant to bring new businesses to Southern Boulevard and Melrose. SoBRO says it will partner with businesses to shore up retailers' facades on…
New hope vowed for aging musicians
While many New Yorkers worried about flooding, blackouts and a transit shutdown as Hurricane Irene barreled up the east coast in August, Angel Rodriguez’ main concern was that he…