Applications Remain Open for the City’s Summer Rising Program Among Others

Applications remain open to apply for the City’s Summer Rising program, as well as a number of other programs. Commissioner Manuel Castro of the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) and Commissioner Keith S Howard of NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) are encouraging applications to various summer programs from the City’s youth such as the Summer Youth Employment Program, Summer Rising and Saturday Night Lights, along with adult literacy programs.  

“Norwood, The Bronx” Mural Gets a Sinister Makeover

A beloved, colorful mural comprising the words, “Norwood” and “The Bronx” in large lettering, located on East 207th Street and Bainbridge Avenue in Norwood, has been overwritten seemingly with the more sinister word, “Ammo,” sometimes used as an abbreviation for ammunition.

Applications Open for Submissions for Bronx Week People’s Choice Award in Healthcare 

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, in partnership with the Bronx Economic Development Corporation, announced they are accepting nominations for the People’s Choice Award for the second time in Bronx Week history. This year’s award will spotlight healthcare workers, with the winner being inducted into the Bronx Walk of Fame during Bronx Week’s Induction Ceremony on Saturday, May 18.

Ice Spice is People’s Choice

Rising female Bronx rapper, Ice Spice, took home the 2024 People’s Choice Award for New Artist of the Year at the 49th People’s Choice Awards held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California on Sunday, Feb. 19.  The Fordham native saw off competition from Coi Leray, Jelly Roll, Jung Kook, Noah Kahan, Peso Pluma, PinkPantheress and Stephen Sanchez.