New York State Senator Jamaal T. Bailey, New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, and New York City Council Member Kevin Riley held a press conference to announce a one-million-dollar funding allocation for the installation of ARGUS security cameras at the NYPD 47th Precinct. 

Louise Jean Signore — New York City’s oldest resident — has died at the age of 113. Louise Jean Signore leaves behind more than a remarkable age — she leaves a living snapshot of New York history and a life defined by resilience, rhythm, and strength.

As New York City faced historic snowfall and bitter cold, some Bronx residents worried they wouldn’t have the gear to stay warm. Just ahead of the storm, the Bronx Borough President’s Office hosted their annual coat drive on the Grand Concourse, making sure no family was left out in the cold.

A music production seminar co-hosted by Lehman College and Grammy-winning mixing engineer Mario De Jesus, also known as Marioso. A masterclass focusing on dissecting a song, understanding beat intensity, and using technology in music production.

Kicking off the new year in the South Bronx was the annual Three Kings Day celebration hosted by the Bronx Borough President. The event brought children together at Casita Maria, where families shared the story of the Three Kings, symbolizing generosity, faith, and community.

The 26th Annual Scholarship Golf Outing Dinner, hosted by the New York City Fire Department (FDNY), served as a fundraiser for the children of fallen firefighters. The event honored Todd Shapiro, a public relations figure known for his dedication to the Uniformed Fire Officers Association (UFOA).

Author Dr. Lashawn Harris spoke at church about her book, Tell Her Story: Eleanor Bumpurs and the Police Killing That Galvanized New York City.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is significant as a federal holiday commemorating Dr. King's legacy of civil rights, nonviolence, and service, as well as a national call-to-action for community service, reflection on ongoing inequalities, and recommitment to justice, equality, and the "Beloved Community" he envisioned. It's a "Day On, Not a Day Off," encouraging Americans to volunteer and address long-standing concerns such as racial and economic inequality, carrying on the Civil Rights Movement's unfinished work.

BronxNet TV Host and Founder of the Make the Grade Foundation, Dr. Bob Lee, has been proudly hosting the Make the Grade Gala for the past 20 years. The gathering honors inspiring leaders who have left significant marks in their communities, just as Dr. Bob Lee has.

El Museo del Barrio's 48th Annual Three Kings Celebration, an annual tradition celebrating the arrival of the Magi. The event recognizes individuals for their activism, art, mutual care, and collective power, as inspired by the Young Lords' legacy and the Barrio's resistance history. Also commemorating the importance of Three Kings Day (Epiphany) in concluding the Christmas season.