Thirteen hospitalized in Bronx due to carbon monoxide leak, sparking legal concerns.
Tag: Bronx
Discover ‘Story Ave’: A Bronx tale of art and friendship starring Asante Blackk and Luis Guzmán
‘Story Ave,’ a heartwarming Bronx film starring Asante Blackk and Luis Guzmán, blending art, friendship, and self-discovery.
Bronx daycare owner’s husband arrested in Fentanyl-related infant death case
Felix Herrera-Garcia, husband of a Bronx day care owner, arrested in Mexico in connection with a fentanyl-related infant death case.
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 […]
Nurses Extend Strike to Second Day in New York City Hospitals
Over 7,000 nurses at two hospitals in New York City went on strike early Monday morning demanding better working conditions and more staffing. The strike began at 6 a.m. after nurses at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx and Mount Sinai Hospital in Harlem failed to come to an agreement with hospital administration during a bargaining session Sunday night.
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.
239 Homeless Camps Cleared in NYC
With Mayer Eric Adams’s attempt to make New York City safe for their residents and tourists, the city has gone into action in clearing homeless encampments and placing homeless people into shelters. New Yorkers have mixed feelings about this initiative because there is still danger with muggling and robberies every day. Sanitation workers and the police have cleared out 239 homeless camps in under two weeks, but only five people agreed to go to homeless shelters.
