diversity & inclusion

Claudia Goldin, Bronx H.S. of Science Alum, Wins Nobel Prize in Economics

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The Bronx High School of Science has congratulated the school’s Hall of Famer Claudia Goldin, Class of 1963, on winning the Nobel Prize in Economics. Described by the school as a trailblazer throughout her career, Goldin is currently the Henry Lee Professor of Economics at Harvard University’s economics department, and was the first woman to be offered tenure in that department.

UPDATE-Annual Veterans Day Commemoration Held at Bronx Victory Memorial

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Bronx Community Board 7 (CB7) members were joined by veterans, residents of the district, Bedford Mosholu Community Association (BMCA) members, members of the 52nd Precinct Community Council and others for their 2nd Annual Veterans Day Commemoration held at the Bronx Victory Memorial on Mosholu Parkway in Bedford Park to mark Veterans Day.

UPDATE Van Cortlandt Park: First Annual Veteran Appreciation Month Marked during 17th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES & SÍLE MOLONEY
In recognition of New York City’s first Veteran Appreciation Month, Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson joined veterans, District 11 City Council Member Eric Dinowitz, Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz (A.D. 81), NYC Department of Veterans Services Commissioner James Hendon, officials from Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, Sergio Villaverde, vice chair of Bronx Community Board 8, other board members and guests on Sunday, Nov. 5, for Van Cortlandt Park’s 17th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony. 

2024 Open Streets and Public Space Programming Application Period Now Open

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The application period for 2024 Open Streets and Public Space Programming is now open. NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) officials say its New York City’s Open Streets program transforms streets into public space open to all and are now soliciting submissions from New Yorkers for 2024.

Puerto Rican Heritage Month Celebrated at Monroe College

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson joined Ponce Bank to host her Annual Puerto Rican Heritage Month Celebration at Monroe on Tuesday, Nov. 14. Held inside the college’s Mintz Auditorium, located at 2501 Jerome Avenue, Bronx, the event honored individuals who have contributed to the growth and promotion of their community and culture.

Mayor Hosts Round Table with Faith Leaders to Stem Uptick in Hate Crimes

By SÍLE MOLONEY
New York City Mayor Eric Adams convened a meeting on Monday, Nov. 13, with Jewish, Muslim, and Christian faith and community leaders in the wake of a recent spike in hate crimes across both the Jewish and Muslim communities since Oct. 7, when Hamas launched a terrorist attack on Israeli civilians, kidnapping around 240 others, and Israel launched a subsequent counteroffensive on Gaza.