Archive | September, 2010

Hip It and Hop It

Antonio Williams had never performed on stage in all his eight years, until he danced at Apollo Theater’s Amateur Night on September 7th.  He came in second. His inexperience didn’t show as he break-danced alongside a professional at the “I Am The Bronx” live graffiti block party in Hunts Point on September 18th. That’s because […]

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Skulls and Rosaries

Skulls, rosaries and advice at a local botanica help people cope in hard times

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New birth certificate law for Puerto Ricans

As of Sept. 30, thousands of Puerto Ricans in the Bronx will have invalid birth certificates.

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Fordham freshman found dead

A Fordham university freshman was found dead yesterday around 11:30 a.m. in his dorm.

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Rap In Time

Rap In Time

The history of rap music begins in the Bronx. Its neighborhoods are dotted with iconic sites of rap history such as 1520 Sedgwick Ave. where DJ Cool Herc first created the break-beat, or the infamous Forest Houses on 166th St. where Fat Joe grew up. Add to that list the “Big Punisher” memorial mural on Rogers […]

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The story behind the sprinkles

Watch this audio slideshow to learn more about being Mr. Softee

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Nicaraguan diplomat dead in Fordham

Police are investigating the death of a Nicaraguan diplomat, who was found dead Thursday morning.

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Long road ahead for new senator

Gustavo Rivera still has a long road ahead to earn the trust of Bronxites.

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