Bronx Jazz Singer Samara Joy Wins Two More Grammys for Best Jazz Vocal Album & Best Jazz Performance

By SÍLE MOLOLONEY

Bronx Jazz artist and an alum of Fordham High School of the Arts, Samara Joy, took home two more Grammys at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles on Sunday night, Feb. 2. Joy won her fourth and fifth Grammys for Best Jazz Vocal Album for “A Joyful Holiday” and Best Jazz Performance for “Twinkle Twinkle Little Me,” featuring Sullivan Fortner.

BRAC Unveils First Gallery Opening of 2025

By ARIEL PACHECO

The Bronx River Art Center (BRAC) opened its first gallery of 2025 to the public entitled, “Between Inspiration and Collecting: The Artist’s Cabinet,” on Thursday, Jan. 9. The gallery showcases various artists’ personal collections and reveals how they shape their creative vision.

Out & About: Restaurant Week, Celebrating Edgar Allan Poe, Whitney Houston Tribute & More!

By by SÍLE MOLONEY

Out & About: Halloween Events, Cubism Painting Classes, Veterans Day Commemoration & More!

Three Kings Event Brings Joy to Bronx Kids

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES

The Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade Committee held its 2nd Annual Health & Resource Fair & Toy Giveaway to mark Three Kings Day (Jan. 6) on Saturday, Jan. 4. This year, the event was held at James Monroe Houses, located at 1780 Story Avenue in Soundview.

Bedford Park: Creston Avenue Pharmacy Holds 2nd Annual Toy Giveaway

By DAVID GREENE

For the second year in a row, Creston Avenue Pharmacy, located at 29 East 198th Street in Bedford Park, held a Holiday Toy Giveaway, providing toys and gifts to 350 local children.

Kingsbridge: Theory 9 Hosts “Holiday Joy Fest: An Evening of Celebration and Giving”

By ARIEL PACHECO

Theory 9 Inc. held its annual Holiday Joy Fest, a festive evening designed to bring joy and holiday cheer to the community on Dec. 20, at the Marie Curie High School, located at 120 West 231st Street in Kingsbridge.

Allerton: Special Ed Students March for White Cane Day

By ARIEL PACHECO

Dozens of blind and visually impaired students ranging from age 5 to 21 from Allerton’s The New York Institute for Special Education (NYISE) took part in a march to celebrate White Cane Day on Tuesday, Oct. 15.

Unity Dems, Rivera Campaign for “Yes” Vote to Prop 1

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The Unity Democratic Club joined State Sen. Gustavo Rivera (S.D. 33) on Sunday, Oct. 13, in Riverdale to urge voters to flip their ballot and vote “Yes” to Proposition 1 (Prop 1) in the upcoming general election on Nov. 5. Prop 1 is one of six proposals on the ballot this year and requires a vote by New Yorkers on whether to change the State Constitution, after the NY State Legislature passed the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in two consecutive legislative sessions.

Bronx Music Hall Holds Grand Opening

By ARIEL PACHECO

The Bronx Music Hall (BMH) hosted its grand opening on Oct. 18, marking the first newly constructed independent music performance venue in The Bronx in over 50 years, according to officials.