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Co-Directors of “Mean Girls” Launch Free 2-Week Acting Camp Open to High School Students

By SÍLE MOLONEY
This summer, Arturo Perez Jr. and Samantha Jayne, co-directors behind the “Mean Girls” movie, are launching “The Yes Bus Acting Camp” in New York City for the very first time. They said this free, two-week, acting camp is open to all high school students in New York and New Jersey with a special focus on uplifting young performers from immigrant and underserved communities.

Gary Axelbank is The “People’s Choice” for Bronx Week 2025

By ARIEL PACHECO & SÍLE MOLONEY
The Bronx Tourism Council, along with The Office of the Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, kicked off Bronx Week 2025 during an opening ceremony at the Bronx Museum of the Arts on May 6, with the announcement of this year’s Bronx “Walk of Fame” inductees. This year, the People’s Choice Award went to journalist, DJ, and longtime BronxNet TV host, Gary Axelbank.

Denzel Washington Speaks to Fordham University Students & Faculty About His Work on “Othello”

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Members of the Fordham University community, including current students, faculty, and President Tania Tetlow, had the opportunity to attend a special performance of Othello in early May, starring the university’s famous and “beloved” alumnus, Denzel Washington, FCLC ’77, in the title role, followed by an exclusive sit-down conversation with the two-time Oscar winner and other cast members.

DCAS Announces Major Expansion of High School Equivalency & College Credit Program to All City Agencies

By SÍLE MOLONEY
NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) and the Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY) announced a major expansion of the EPIC @ MCNY program for municipal employees on Friday, May 16. Initially launched as an innovative pilot program for DCAS staff, the program will now be open to participants across all city agencies, allowing them to earn their high school equivalency and 27 college credits over the course of four semesters.

Man Stabbed to Death on Mother’s Day at Fordham Plaza

By DAVID GREENE
One man is dead, and a second man is in police custody after a dispute led to a fatal stabbing on Mother’s Day at a bus stop at Fordham Plaza. According to the NYPD, police officers from the 48th Precinct were called for a report of a “male stabbed” at a bus stop at East Fordham Road and Webster Avenue in Fordham Manor at 5.52 p.m. on Sunday, May 11.

Applications Now Open for Submissions to Develop Multiple Bronx Solar Sites

By SÍLE MOLONEY
NYC Economic Development Corporation (EDC) announced on Tuesday, May 13, it is now accepting Requests for Proposals (RFP) from developers to design, finance, install, own, operate, repair, maintain, and ultimately decommission roof-mounted and/or carport-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on three EDC-leased sites in The Bronx.

UPDATE Agallas Equities Responds to Mayor’s Remarks on Possible Microchip Production at Kingsbridge Armory

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Agallas Equities, a Manhattan-based real estate firm, has blasted recent comments made by New York City Mayor Eric Adams on possible plans to start microchip production at the Kingsbridge Armory. As reported, Agallas filed a lawsuit on March 28 against NYC Economic Development Corporation (EDC), Andrew Kimball as CEO of EDC, 8th Regiment Partners LLC, a joint venture of Maddd Equities and Joy Construction, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson and now former Deputy Bronx Borough President Janet Peguero over what it alleges was “the controversial selection” of the rival, chosen developer (8th Regiment Partners LLC) for the Armory redevelopment project announced in January.