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In the Bronx, the literary community was marked with a powerful celebration of Black women in literature and business. The Lit Bar hosted a special panel as part of the NYC Bookstore Crawl, bringing together Black women-owned independent bookstores from across the city. BronxNet Today is your daily window into the heart of the borough. Join our team of dedicated reporters as they head into the str...

Over 70 people attended Coach Tee's sold-out women's event, which featured up to ten women-owned businesses. Coach Tee led the women in a three-mile run to start the morning, which was followed by a community event that promotes and supports small, women-owned companies. BronxNet Today is your daily window into the heart of the borough. Join our team of dedicated reporters as they head into the st...

Congressman Ritchie Torres gives a check of $700,000 to Hostos Community College to renovate their library. This is the first renovation this library has seen since the 1990s. 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 highlig...

Ruede de Oro's founder Juan Ospi hosted a Sunday Salon at the Bronx Music Hall. The passionate teacher taught eventgoers the history of Colombian coastal music and how to play traditional drum instruments. 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 cel...

The Bronx Community Foundation hosted its first-ever Day of Action. The generous community event provided over 200 laptops to students, and grants to five non-profits in the Bronx. 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 hi...

The New York City Democratic Socialists of America are hosting a "Tax the Rich" rally at Lehman College, welcoming Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and hundreds of attendees. Senator Sanders and his allies urged New York Governor Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers to implement higher taxes on the state's wealthiest citizens and corporations. BronxNet Today is your daily window into the heart of the bo...

Closing out March, Montefiore Hospital in Norwood brought attention to Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month with a tabling event on the disease. 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...

The NYC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce held its annual Women in Business Luncheon aboard a premier glass-enclosed dining cruise departing Chelsea Piers, as a means of celebrating Women's History Month. 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 celebrati...

This March for Women’s History Month, ten bookstores across New York City have come together to host an activity inviting you to their female-owned 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 grass...

City council member and newly appointed chair of the Committee on Land Use, Kevin C. Riley, celebrated his assignment with a press conference at the Northeast Bronx YMCA. 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 t...

Student artists from the Bronx River Art Center displayed their winter art showcase featuring a wide range of mixed-media projects. 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 d...

Anthem Blue Cross and  Blue Shield partnered with Gotham food Pantry and BCA Global for NYCHA Bronx River Houses Nutrition Fair. 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 diff...

Lehman College held its 56th Herbert H. Lehman Memorial Lecture, A Bronx State of Mind, with Bronx Native and multi-hyphenate, The Kid Mero. 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 m...

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson hosted a vibrant celebration of Irish Heritage Month in the Bronx, featuring music, dancing, and speeches from community leaders. The event highlighted the contributions of the Irish community, honoring young standout Liliana for her academic and extracurricular achievements, and brought families and neighbors together to celebrate culture, history, and pr...

Students, educators, and community members came together in the Bronx to celebrate AAPI Heritage through the Localized History Project. The initiative highlights the history, impact, and lived experiences of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in the borough. Organizers say the project creates space for storytelling and connection, encouraging people to engage more deeply with their cu...

Community members, leaders, and advocates gathered at Hostos Community College in the Bronx to mark Transgender Day of Visibility. The event, led by Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, highlighted the importance of visibility, support, and year-round recognition for the transgender community. Speakers and attendees emphasized the need to continue uplifting trans voices beyond a single day,...

The Bronx County Historical Society and the Museum of Bronx History present the evolution of global dance movements birthed within the borough in their latest joint exhibition. The showcase counters narratives of hardship by centering on creativity and culture through crowdsourced photographs, unique footage, and interactive elements to immerse visitors in the past. BronxNet Today is your daily wi...

Assembly Member Chantel Jackson organized a Next Wave Career Summit at Bronx Community College to help young people in the Bronx find their passions and talents and turn them into reality. 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 cul...

La Unidad Latina held a protest in front of the Bank of America on Fordham Road to inform locals that the bank provides funds to ICE. 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...

A new exhibition at the Bronx Documentary Center offered a rare look into one of the world’s most urgent environmental crises. Photojournalist Nicole Tung documented the realities of overfishing across Southeast Asia, spotlighting the environmental and human toll behind a global industry. BronxNet Today is your daily window into the heart of the borough. Join our team of dedicated reporters as the...

At 79 Alexander Avenue, conversations about tech—and the tools shaping how we use AI—are well underway at The Knowledge House’s Women in Tech panel, where industry leaders and aspiring professionals are coming together to explore the future of innovation and prepare talent for the digital evolution. BronxNet Today is your daily window into the heart of the borough. Join our team of dedicated repor...

The Bronx River Art Center invites participants of all ages and skillsets to get creative through its various classes including ceramics. 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 maki...

Over 200 students from schools across Bronx Community School District 9 gathered at Yankee Stadium for the annual Bronx Invitational Chess Tournament. 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 ini...

Healthfirst and St. Barnabas Hospital collaborated for a Colorectal Health & Nutrition Workshop in recognition of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. The two organizations are raising awareness and encouraging screenings in older adults to prevent colorectal cancer. BronxNet Today is your daily window into the heart of the borough. Join our team of dedicated reporters as they head into...

The Bronx celebrated Dominican Heritage Month with a vibrant evening honoring Dominican culture, community, and legacy. Hosted by Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, the event featured live music, cultural performances, and recognition of community leaders who continue to shape the borough. Held in the heart of the Bronx, the celebration highlighted the deep cultural roots and contributions...