Cardinal visits Sandy survivors in Longwood
Longwood seniors received a special visitor just before the holidays.
Culture
Marking the South Bronx’s culture
Proposals for South Bronx Culture Trail markers will be presented at Casita Maria on Saturday, Dec. 13. The public can vote for its preferred markers until Jan. 7.
Pilot project pits music vs. train noise
The Boogie Down Booth was designed both to recognize the Bronx’s musical heritage and to give people a place to sit while waiting for the bus.
Hunts Point churches double up
Two Hunts Point churches facing tough economic times will soon be joined under one roof.
Jack-of-all-trades opens Longwood gallery
Serrano Galleries will open on Dawson Street shortly after the new year.
Halloween parade dedicated to legendary nun
Hunts Point honored the legacy of beloved nun Sister Thomas at the 29th Annual New South Bronx Halloween Parade.
Celeb helps PS 48 land on its feet
The prospects for PS 48’s lauded music program appeared bleak before the famous talk show host came to the rescue.
Comic convention comes to Hunts Point
Local school becomes a mecca for comic book lovers for a day.
Video: Tats Cru’s art and evolution
The muralists of Tats Cru discuss their roots as Bronx artists and their objective to
New film warns of drug scourge
The surge in heroin use across the city has prompted one Bronx playwright and director to use film as a means to warn about the drug’s growing danger.
Rocking the Boat honors the Seegers
Local educational nonprofit Rocking the Boat organized a Saturday afternoon of music at the park next to the group’s campus, as part of Seeger Fest, a five-day music festival to honor the legacy of Pete and Toshi Seeger.
Teen Center proposed in Hunts Point library
Bronx Community Board 2 voted to support a proposal to reopen the long-abandoned top floor of the Hunts Point Branch Library on Southern Boulevard and converting it into a reading and recreation center for teens.
Exhibit depicts South Bronx’s working heart
Martine Fougeron’s photos display the South Bronx’s unusual mix of heart and industry at The Point CDC’s Art Container studio near Hunts Point Riverside Park.
Actress brings out the fun at MS 424
Emmy-nominated Leslie Carrara-Rudolph visited the school as part of a character development workshop she calls “Wake Up Your Weird!” to inspire students through artistic expression.
Musicians show love for hip-hop innovator
An array of musical artists came together for a Bronx block party on the first day of summer to honor a hip-hop legend.
Salsa stars remember the good old days
Latino musicians reminisced about the South Bronx’s heyday as the epicenter of the city’s salsa explosion.
Young songwriters flock to The Point
The Point teamed with Carnegie Hall and local non-profit groups to provide young men an outlet for their songwriting aspirations on June 10.
Environmentalist reveals little-known history
Historian Morgan Powell has turned his attention to the Latino community’s contributions to the borough’s history.
Mike Amadeo honored
The corner of Prospect and Westchester avenues is now Miguel Amadeo Way, in honor of the record store owner and salsa composing legend.
Young poets slam at The Point
Fourteen poets competed at this year’s Urban Word Poetry Slam Semifinals at The Point CDC on April 4.
Rev. Shellie Sampson dead at 73
On Jan. 20, Sampson suffered a heart attack, which ultimately took his life at the age of 73. As a sign of remembrance, Community Board 2 has voted unanimously to co-name East 163rd Street and Rev. James A. Polite Avenue after Sampson.
Sister Thomas dead at 80
Services will be held at St. Athanasius Church for Sister Thomas, the iconic nun who helped transform Hunts Point from a wasteland to a thriving neighborhood.
An exhibit a-head of its time
Fantastic wigs and headpieces transform the human head in “Ancient Future,” an exhibit featuring the work of Jasmine Murrell at Casita Maria through April 3.
Exhibit highlights gay artists of color
GAY explores the production of gay male artists of color from 2003-2013. Through painting, drawing, sculpture, video, performance, installation and text, the artists both reject and embrace the gay label.
Grants available for local groups
Charitable group offers annual grants for programs that serve South Bronx residents.