Op-Ed: One Big Movie Missing from the Academy Awards

By SISSY GAMACHE & DAVID GREENE

Before we all sit back and watch The 98th Academy Awards, and we all hold our breath as we learn how the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) voted for Best Film, or Best Actor, it’s time to pay homage to those judges who watch all of these films. They are rarely praised and often panned.

Bronx Little Italy Celebrates National Pi Day

By SÍLE MOLONEY

To celebrate National Pi Day on March 14, pizzerias in Bronx Little Italy have some specialty offerings with various discounts, giving patrons the opportunity to eat locally and support small businesses in The Bronx.

Norwood: New York Ballet Dancers Visit Patients at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York City ballet dancers from the New York City Ballet company visited young patients at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) in Norwood on Monday, March 2.

Torres Hosts Nancy Pelosi at NYBG at Women’s History Month Celebration

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) welcomed Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (CA-11) back to The Bronx and to the New York Botanical Garden for a fireside chat on Sunday, March 1, to mark the beginning of Women’s History Month, and to recognize various women in public service.

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on the President Trump’s State of the Union Address

By DAVID GREENE

This week, we asked readers for their opinion on U.S. President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address held Tuesday, Feb. 24.

Montefiore Nurses Seek Arbitration following Return after Strike

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Following the longest nurses strike in New York City history, which lasted 5 weeks between January and February this year, New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) said they are pursing arbitration with the management team of Montefiore Health System following allegations of intimidation against some Montefiore nurses since their return to work on Feb. 14, after a deal was struck between the parties ending the strike.

Bronx Week 2026 Paused Amid Economic Uncertainty

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Borough President Vanessa Gibson announced Wednesday, March 4, that Bronx Week 2026 has been paused amid economic uncertainty. The annual event is a nearly month-long, annual celebration of the borough.

City’s Cultural Affairs Team Announces $74.3 Million in Grants for 1,171 NYC Cultural Organizations

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) announced Friday, Feb. 27, that it is distributing $74.3 million in grants for 1,171 cultural organizations across New York City through the agency’s fiscal year 2026 Cultural Development Fund (CDF). DCLA officials said the FY26 awards represent the largest-ever funding allocation from the CDF and the most-ever grantee organizations.

Love is in The Air

By SÍLE MOLONEY

For some, Feb. 14 has perhaps come to be seen as a commercial grab by opportunists seeking to capitalize on the sale of flowers, chocolates, lingerie, dining out, and more. For others, the holiday is regarded as somewhat contrived, cringe, a little outdated, and perhaps an unwelcome reminder of their prevailing relationship status.