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Chef Jamie Rhoden of Harlem Grown serves Lucas, a 5th grader at P.S.207, a portion of orzo pasta salad made in conjunction with Every Kid Healthy Week. .

A pasta salad made with orzo, tossed with veggies and dressed with Alabama white sauce, was a hit amongst grade-school children at P.S. 207 on Friday. The green juice made with kale, ginger and … more

by ET Rodriguez | 5/2/25

Over time, Daniel Hauben began painting on wood panels, expanding beyond the tradition of canvas and capturing entire cityscapes, like the one pictured of Kingsbridge, as seen from the balcony of his apartment along Fort Independence where he grew up and now lives with his wife, Judy.

Time traveling the Bronx through paintings

The northwest Bronx has changed a lot in the last 50 years and with nearly 200 works, artist Daniel Hauben has immortalized its neighborhoods and people in paint. Hauben grew up in the … more

by ET Rodriguez | 4/25/25

The Wall of Jerusalem is one of Leo Schlisselberg’s largest and most significant projects. The use of thin wire is a hallmark of his later work.

Self-taught sculptor exhibits wireworks to the public

A group of men mid-dance – some with legs kicked high in the air, others frozen with arms raised inside a circle – all meticulously sculpted from thick metal wire. The lively scene … more

by Michelle Mullen | 4/18/25

Some dogs prefer to settle in their seats, while others enjoy roaming around in the van of Well Rounded Hound pet daycare.

A house is not a home without a pet to call your own

The American Pet Products Association reported 94 million households have pets, with dogs being the most pup-ular choice, existing in 68 million homes nationwide. Cats follow closely at 49 million, … more

by Michelle Mullen | 4/11/25

Lehman Performing Arts Center boasts more than 2,000 seats and a star-studded list of performers with a focus on Hispanic artists.

Lehman Center turns 45, executive director says goodbye

Jose Feliciano, B.B. King, Eddie Palmieri and the late-great, Joan Rivers -- a fraction of the famous names who graced the stage of the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts over the decades. … more

by ET Rodriguez | 3/21/25

Lara Alcantara Lansberg’s “Color Cover” (2020,) depicts the self-portrait artist with her face tautly cloaked by a vividly colored, silk handkerchief as a euphemism of the pandemic.

A study on identity and abstraction through the art of wrapping

Whether it’s a letter in the mail, a birthday gift or that package you ordered on Amazon – there’s an indescribable pleasure around opening something meant just for you. … more

by ET Rodriguez | 3/7/25

At Lava House on W. 238th Street, crepes are made to order.

Savor the Bronx in your neighborhood

Savor the Bronx is here and eateries are tempting diners across the borough with discounts on their already favorite foods. Sponsored by the Bronx Economic Development Corporation, in … more

by ET Rodriguez | 2/21/25

Tobalá, at 3732 Riverdale Ave., is an Oaxacan-inspired restaurant started by Ellie Lopez, her husband Moises Lopez and her sister-in-law Roma Mercader in Sept. 2022.

Local eateries dig in to Bronx-wide restaurant week

New York City, known as a “melting pot” for its diverse cultural population and home to an equally diverse food scene. In the northwest Bronx, one can find authentic Greek food across … more

by Izania Gonzalez | 1/24/25

Swanson created “Laced IV” in 2020 by disassembling and reassembling a tradition photo of a flower, the process she uses to curate her works

Elisa Gallery hosts first exhibit of the year

One of Riverdale’s only contemporary art galleries now boasts a new exhibit incorporating aspects of nature from three photographers, includin. Elisa Contemporary Art Gallery at … more

by Steven Goodstein | 1/24/25

The Friendly Fridge Bx offers distribution days on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning at noon and sits near 42nd Street and Manhattan College Parkway.

Friendly Fridge BX gets tech upgrade with Fridge Buddy app by Horace Mann student

The Friendly Fridge BX is upgrading its technology thanks to the latest invention by Horace Mann School senior, Joshua Borut. Say hi to Fridge Buddy, the Friendly Fridge’s new organizational … more

by Izania Gonzalez | 11/22/24

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50 Years on the Job

Building relationships simply by repairing one kitchen at a time

Felix Lam has been the superintendent at 2465 Palisade Ave., in Spuyten Duyvil for 50 years. The 81-year-old has made his home — and career — at the eight-story co-op since he was a young man. And how does that make him feel? “I’m very happy about it,” Lam said.

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