New York City has claimed that a 20-year-old Bronx public school student Dylan LopezContreras, who was arrested two weeks ago at his immigration court hearing for asylum, is being detained without cause and is taking legal action against ICE. The arrest and many like it by ICE as of late has led to several protests […]
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Bronx District Leader accused of Extortion
Nicole Torres, A Bronx district leader who represented the GOP, was arrested on Tuesday. Torres is being charged with several counts of extortion and conspiracy. According to reports, she ordered illegal payments for herself as well as another anonymous Bronx organization from Bronx residents applying to be poll workers. She was supposedly collecting $150 advances […]
2 off-duty NYPD police officers charged with sexual assault against drunk Bronx woman
Two NYPD police officers have recently been charged with sexually abusing an intoxicated woman at a Bronx bar in 2023. The incident occurred while the officers were off-duty. The officers accused are Christian Garcia, 32, and Julio Alcantara-Santiago, 40, both were arrested Tuesday morning, according to CBS News. Prosecutors state that Garcia and Alcantara-Santiago were […]
DJ Doo Wop: How a student of the game became a legend
Shortly after this interview, I observed a car with a gentleman ( seemingly in his mid 40s) playing what sounded like it could’ve been some mid to late 90s hip hop. This was the stuff I grew up on, albeit reluctantly. Gospel was the state/household enforcement musical diet; and when nighttime came, I scoured early […]
Michael Drezin: The Man Behind the 100-word Stories on NYCTastemakers
A lawyer and a writer. Michael Drezin is a name I’ll not soon forget. Honest, relatable, and intuitive, Michael has given me a sneak peek into the life of a Bronx native with a lot of heart who can tell a story like no one else. Here’s an inside look into the man behind the […]
Javier Rodriguez: New producer to keep an eye out for!
In a world where social media aims to offer only the highlight reel of one’s life work, and even the struggle to “make it” as a creative are romanticized, it is rare to see an account that is simply honest. That is the story of Javier Rodriguez aka The Ghetto Mozart. He’s straightforward, mission oriented, […]
DJ Casper: How A Veteran DJ Went From Night Clubs To DJing For A Cause
Victor “Casper” Santiago, a DJ from the Bronx, has been captivated by the lively and melodious atmosphere of 1970s New York City since his youth. His interest in music was sparked by his father’s classic salsa albums, which he listened to on Saturday mornings while doing chores. Over the years, he has developed a deep […]
For the Love of Food: Anthony Capo’s Story
The story of Anthony Capo is equal parts passion and serendipity. Born and raised in the Bronx, New York, Capo’s first introduction to the culinary world came at an early age. Self-taught and self-proclaimed foodie and cook, Capo has been cooking before he could even remember. Capo recalls watching his mother cook as a child […]
Bio: Taking the World by Storm with his World-Famous Art Collective, TATS CRU
Wilfredo “Bio” Feliciano is an internationally established artist, taking the world by storm with his world-famous art collective known as TATS CRU “The Mural Kings.” As a master of street art, graffiti, mural design, and fine arts for over 30 years, Bio is one of TATS CRU’s founding members and continues to create vibrant and […]
Robert “Bob” Sancho—Influential in the Rise of Latin Jazz in the Bronx
Robert Sancho is known for his influential hand in the rise of Latin Jazz in the Bronx. Sancho is passionate about Latin Jazz and is always looking for more opportunities to create a platform for this music form to be popular again.
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Im influencing the youth, burying lies by revealing truth, I was at war with myself, I called a truce, I’m turning Toby’s back to kuntas, I’m replanting roots. I’m a 5 star analyst, giving sight to the blind, hearing to the deaf, knowledge to the dumb, and faith to the atheist when they get to […]
