When you meet John ‘Crash’ Matos, you quickly realize how down to earth and humble he is. 40 years ago he began graffiti bombing subway cars and soon became a major sought after artist and featured in so many galleries and museums throughout the globe, yet none of this seems to have changed his persona.
Now, after all these decades, Crash, one of the members of the world renowned Tats Cru, is putting down some roots in his home borough of The Bronx and opening up a gallery in Port Morris.
Hello Bronx Writers!
We’ll be clearing out our former space in the basement of the Westchester Square New York Public Library this Saturday, August 16, from 12pm-3pm. We’ll be giving away tables, desks, chairs and lots of books! Come take them away…
And then around the corner at 4pm a special book presentation…read below.
“City Island, the charming and remote nautical community located in the northeast corner of the Bronx, has been a popular tourist destination for years. Crowds throng to its seafood restaurants to feast on crabs, shrimp, fried smelts, and Piña Coladas, while admiring its historic Victorian architecture and small-town vibe.
The first indoor mall to be constructed in New York City in 40 years has finally opened and The Mall at Bay Plaza in the Baychester/Co-op City neighborhoods of The Bronx does not disappoint.
The first ever Bronx Fashion Week is quickly approaching and in order to celebrate with you all, we are giving away three free pairs of VIP tickets to the 3 day, star-studded event!
The event will be hosted by such celebrities like Bronx Culinary Ambassador extraordinaire Baron Ambrosia and Jo Lance, a photographer and creative director as well as one of the judges for Mexico’s Next Top Model. VH1 will be filming an episode with the Mob Wives at Bronx Fashion Week on Friday September 5th and Oprah’s O Magazine will be covering the event on Saturday September 6th — and that’s just a sneak peak at what we have in store for you!
Bronx born Hollywood legend, Lauren Bacall passed away today at the age of 89 duration…
Bally’s gambling complex proposal at the former Trump Links in Throggs Neck relies on getting state approval to alienate parkland, but lacks local leaders’ support as the legislative session winds down. By…
No matter what anyone says, The Bronx is the birthplace of Hip Hop…heck, even NYC Parks and Recreations knows this! Check out the cool historical video below:
Over 500 folks signed up to win one of only ten coveted spots to get to camp in Pelham Bay Park at Orchard Beach this past Saturday.
Unfortunately I didn’t win but fortunately my friend and neighbor did and was gracious enough to extend two of four spots allotted per group to us. Naturally I said yes.
We arrived at Orchard Beach at the appointed time of 6PM, unpacked our car and trekked our way towards section 1 just outside the entrance that leads to Twin Island and Two Tree Island. We were greeted by our rangers for the evening, Deli, Nick, and Mel, who gave us our tents and provided some basic assistance on how to set them up. You know, being city-slickers, such knowledge isn’t quite innate to our kind.
After 33 years of service to the MTA, this past Wednesday August 6th, my father rode the 5 train for the last time as a train operator and entered retirement.
In 1952 my father, Israel Garcia, was born to my grandmother Elena Soto Crespo and my late grandfather Israel Garcia Soto in the small town of Añasco on the western coast of Puerto Rico.
USA Today reminds us that on this day, Bronx born and bred Sonia Sotomayor was sworn in as the nation’s first Latina Supreme Court justice. Check out some of her quotes.
Bronx subway stations are not just a place to hop on and off the train but many of them are filled with murals, mosaics and beautiful stained glass.
Join the Van Cortlandt Park Conservancy for their final Barefoot Dancing of the season as they close out with the all-female salsa band, ¡Retumba! The fun takes place at the lawn at Van Cortlandt Mansion and starts at 6:30PM! This season has been quite exciting up in Riverdale at our beloved Van Cortlandt Park with the…
