BronxNet Today

NYS Assembly Member George Alvarez (78th District) hosts his fifth annual Back to School Drive, handing out free backpacks to families in the community. BronxNet Today is your daily window into the heart of the borough. Join our team of dedicated reporters as they head into the streets to share the stories that define us—from local community celebrations and cultural highlights to the grassroots i...

The University of Mount Saint Vincent (UMSV), APEX Technical School, and FedCap are launching a new partnership to combine a liberal arts education with hands-on career and technical training through UMSV’s College of Tech and Trade. The new Associate of Applied Business will initially provide credit for APEX electrical training, with automatic admission to UMSV for APEX graduates and plans to exp...

Dr. Larry D. Johnson celebrates his official investiture, marking his place as the seventh president of Bronx Community College. Fiends, family, colleagues, and many others joined the commemoration at the Gould Memorial Library. BronxNet Today is your daily window into the heart of the borough. Join our team of dedicated reporters as they head into the streets to share the stories that define us—f...

Tour de Bronx 2026 is getting ready to roll, celebrating the Bronx, its history and its communities on two wheels. This year’s theme, “Pedaling Through History,” also marks the nation’s 250th anniversary, inviting cyclists to explore the borough while celebrating the people, places and stories that helped shape it. BronxNet Today is your daily window into the heart of the borough. Join our team of...

In recognition of Constitution Day, BronxNet has partnered with the League of Women Voters to give out free copies of the constitution and give an opportunity for local residents to become a registered voter, right here in front of our new Media + Technology Studios in the South Bronx. BronxNet Today is your daily window into the heart of the borough. Join our team of dedicated reporters as they h...

Kaitlynn Berman, a victim of aggravated assault, has been waiting over a year to get a final verdict on her attacker. Today he has taken a plea deal giving him 8 1/2 years in prison with 5 years post-supervision. BronxNet Today is your daily window into the heart of the borough. Join our team of dedicated reporters as they head into the streets to share the stories that define us—from local commun...

Residents gathered for the annual Baptist BBQ and Health Fair, where free health screenings, wellness resources, and family-friendly activities took center stage alongside a classic summer barbecue. BronxNet Today is your daily window into the heart of the borough. Join our team of dedicated reporters as they head into the streets to share the stories that define us—from local community celebratio...

The new exhibition at Fashion Moda Modern in Hunts Point brought his sculptures and paintings back to the borough that helped shape his artistic language, exploring the connection between the Bronx’s past and its present. BronxNet Today is your daily window into the heart of the borough. Join our team of dedicated reporters as they head into the streets to share the stories that define us—from loc...

The ZAC Foundation collaborates with the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club to launch an innovative pilot program focused on youth water safety. By combining hands-on STEM activities, creative music composition, and storytelling—specifically using the book “The Polar Bear Couldn't, Wouldn't Swim.” The initiative educates children on complex pool safety concepts like drain entrapment, empowering...

The Doe Fund's new Casanova Residence in Hunts Point helps to increase the Bronx's supportive housing footprint. This task delves into the 96-unit project's objective of providing stable, affordable housing together with crucial support services such as job training and financial literacy to those in most need. BronxNet Today is your daily window into the heart of the borough. Join our team of ded...

An impactful networking conference designed to empower 100 Bronx-based and citywide entrepreneurs. By facilitating direct, one-on-one connections between business owners and major financial institutions and agencies, the event provides essential tools for growth, featuring expert-led sessions on business development and AI integration to fuel the borough's economic future. BronxNet Today is your d...

Team Latino Sports goes up against Team BronxNet at the 34th Annual Celebrity Basketball Game and Family Health Day at Orchard Beach, honoring Joe "Pops" Cruz and Santos Negron.  BronxNet Today is your daily window into the heart of the borough. Join our team of dedicated reporters as they head into the streets to share the stories that define us—from local community celebrations and cultural high...

Griffin’s Deli is a black owned deli located on East Gun Hill roadm, celebrating 5 years of serving the community. BronxNet Today is your daily window into the heart of the borough. Join our team of dedicated reporters as they head into the streets to share the stories that define us—from local community celebrations and cultural highlights to the grassroots initiatives making a difference. It’s m...

The countdown to back to school is on and here at the Bronx Music Hall, WHEDCO and The Fortune Society are hosting their annual back to school bash to make sure these kids are set up for success.  BronxNet Today is your daily window into the heart of the borough. Join our team of dedicated reporters as they head into the streets to share the stories that define us—from local community celebrations...

Becoming the CEO Back to Basics Makeup Camp returns to empower the next generation of beauty entrepreneurs. This hands-on program provides aspiring makeup artists (ages 16-30) with professional training, industry mentorship, and the business skills necessary to turn their creative passion into a career. BronxNet Today is your daily window into the heart of the borough. Join our team of dedicated r...

June marked Caribbean American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the vibrant culture and enduring contributions of the Caribbean diaspora. We look at how the Bronx is honoring this legacy, as Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson recognizes local leaders who have made a significant impact on our community. BronxNet Today is your daily window into the heart of the borough. Join our team of dedicate...

With the new school year just around the corner, families in the South Bronx are getting some extra help checking off their back-to-school lists at a backpack giveaway hosted by father-and-son duo Jaran and Kelvin Manzanet. BronxNet Today is your daily window into the heart of the borough. Join our team of dedicated reporters as they head into the streets to share the stories that define us—from l...

The Bronx Independent Cinema Center kicks off "Bronx Film Week" with a community party at Sobro Garden in Mott Haven, inviting all participants in the film week events to mingle and network before it starts. BronxNet Today is your daily window into the heart of the borough. Join our team of dedicated reporters as they head into the streets to share the stories that define us—from local community c...

The Bronx Museum of the Arts became a space for celebration, reflection, and community as the borough hosted its inaugural Black Pride event. BronxNet Today is your daily window into the heart of the borough. Join our team of dedicated reporters as they head into the streets to share the stories that define us—from local community celebrations and cultural highlights to the grassroots initiatives...

Strong Fathers Strong Futures is a free community event for fathers and men to learn about resources, wellness and employment opportunities.  BronxNet Today is your daily window into the heart of the borough. Join our team of dedicated reporters as they head into the streets to share the stories that define us—from local community celebrations and cultural highlights to the grassroots initiatives...

Bronxlandia hosted the Thrift Jam and it invited local residents to come out and support local businesses. BronxNet Today is your daily window into the heart of the borough. Join our team of dedicated reporters as they head into the streets to share the stories that define us—from local community celebrations and cultural highlights to the grassroots initiatives making a difference. It’s more than...

VIP Community Services held a Health Fair in East Tremont for National Health Center Week, bringing fresh produce and key comprehensive health information to the area. BronxNet Today is your daily window into the heart of the borough. Join our team of dedicated reporters as they head into the streets to share the stories that define us—from local community celebrations and cultural highlights to t...

This year, recent graduates are getting celebrated in a unique way in the Bronx, thanks to the Grand Graduation Fair & Grand Bruckner Flea Market event. BronxNet Today is your daily window into the heart of the borough. Join our team of dedicated reporters as they head into the streets to share the stories that define us—from local community celebrations and cultural highlights to the grassroo...

Father and son duo Jaranfel "Jaran" Manzanet and Kelvin J. Manzanet put together the Community Restoration Project, to be the change that they wish to see in the world. BronxNet Today is your daily window into the heart of the borough. Join our team of dedicated reporters as they head into the streets to share the stories that define us—from local community celebrations and cultural highlights to...

  The "Mapping for Equity" initiative allows residents to collect real-time data on public park assets, such as benches, lighting and disability access. The project uses collected data as advocacy evidence regarding necessary repairs and equitable resource allocation for the Mosholu Parkway area and other public Bronx spaces. BronxNet Today is your daily window into the heart of the borough. Join...