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David Merriman, third right, has been teaching freshman about the wildlife right outside their door on the John F. Kennedy campus.

Bronx teacher David Merriman wins environmental education award for innovative classroom projects

David Merriman, a teacher at Marble Hill School, received the Bronx Council for Environmental Quality's Environmental Education Award for his hands-on projects and dedication to environmental science. more

by Izania Gonzalez | 6/28/24

Veronica Cheeseboro was selected from nearly 5,000 teachers for the citywide Big Apple Awards this academic year.

Veronica Cheeseboro honored with Big Apple Award for transforming DeWitt Clinton High School's dance program

Veronica Cheeseboro, praised for her dedication, wins the Big Apple Award. She has transformed DeWitt Clinton High School's dance program with innovative teaching methods, diverse dance styles and a focus on student wellness and choreography. more

by Izania Gonzalez | 6/28/24

Rayne Davis, 4, reads Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry with Jessica Jackson, the museum

Just for kids: New book shop opens at Bronx museum

The Book Bodega, a new children's bookstore, opened at the Bronx Children's Museum to promote literacy. Partnering with United Way NYC, it offers diverse books and aims to inspire young readers. more

by Alaska St. Clair | 6/21/24

Organizer Laura Levine-Pinedo estimates a few hundred people attended the Sunday afternoon Riverdale Pride event to celebrate the local LGTBQ+ community.

In third year, Riverdale Pride celebrates being LGBTQ+

Discover the highlights of Riverdale Pride, celebrating its third year honoring the LGBTQ+ community with family-friendly festivities and community support. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 6/16/24

DeWitt Clinton began offering the tattoo program earlier this year after a request from a current senior. When the current round of juniors graduate next year, they will have enough experience to earn their tattoo license and become an apprentice at a shop.

DeWitt Clinton senior makes tattoo program reality

Discover how DeWitt Clinton High School students can graduate with a tattoo license through a unique program led by artist Carlos Ramirez. Explore their journey into tattoo artistry and entrepreneurship. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 6/16/24

The seven students who made it to the national challenge said their learning process was a lot of trial-and-error and plenty of failures. The students

Bronx Science takes flight with rocketry club

Bronx Science students build rockets and reach a national competition without school sponsorship, showcasing self-taught skills and teamwork in aerospace engineering. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 6/16/24

Herb Barret, 93, served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War as an airplane mechanic, thankfully never seeing combat. His brother served in the Air Force during World War II.

Korean War vet wants D-Day 80th anniversary event

A 93-year-old Korean War veteran, Herb Barret, will host a D-Day 80th anniversary event at Memorial Grove in Van Cortlandt Park, honoring the sacrifices of World War II soldiers. more

By Eric Harvey | 5/26/24

Adian Gonzalez, co-director of the Gummybear Tactical League, shows a league member how to load his ammo before they begin the day

All is fair when it comes to love and Nerf warfare

The Gummybear Tactical League, founded by Anton Frankie Negroni, offers children in Kingsbridge Heights an engaging, team-based Nerf activity focused on creativity and strategy, promoting outdoor play. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 5/26/24

Marcia Reidy has been teaching for 23 years and credits her experience with allowing her to learn how to engage students in their own learning process.

Hands-on learning gets a new look for one classroom

Marcia Reidy, a fourth-grade teacher at P.S. 24 Spuyten Duyvil, earns praise for her innovative teaching methods, inspiring colleagues, students, and parents alike. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 5/26/24

All of the baked goods 3x3kitchen offers have been developed by Derrick Paez and his wife, Monika Kusinka-Paez, as they try to find the best foods for their own gluten-free lifestyle and for that of their customers.

Spuyten Duyvil business bakes gluten-free goods with pure love

Discover the heartwarming journey of Derrick Paez and Monika Kusinka-Paez, creators of 3x3kitchen, a gluten-free bakery in Spuyten Duyvil, offering a delightful array of treats. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 5/21/24

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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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