Here are a few events taking place in the borough this Sunday, Sept. 11 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the World Trade Center attacks. Let us know in the comments section if you've heard of something we've missed.
Bronx Community College, Meister Hall lobby, 2155 University Ave., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. - The program will feature speakers from campus reflecting on their personal connection to 9/11. For more information, call (718) 289-5193.
Lehman College, 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd. W., at the College Walk outside Shuster Hall in front of the campus 9/11 memorial, 1 p.m. - The program will include a song by children from Lehman’s Childcare Center as well as “The Star Spangled Banner” and “America the Beautiful” sung by the Lehman College Community Chorus, also speakers, and concludes with the playing of “Taps.” For more information, call (718) 960-4992.
The New York Botanical Garden is offering free All-Garden Pass admission from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sunday, September 11, 2011. All New Yorkers, particularly Bronx residents who may be in search of a way to commemorate the anniversary locally, are invited to enjoy the Botanical Garden as a beautiful venue that naturally lends itself to both quiet contemplation and family sharing. Add reflections to the memorial tree, which was planted in the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden on the first anniversary (10 a.m. –12 p.m.) Hear readings of Jeannette Winter’s September Roses, a resource provided by New York Council for the Humanities, which tells a story of the ways people of diverse backgrounds came together to help each other in the aftermath of the tragedy. (10:30, 11, and 11:30 a.m.)
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Bronx Sept.11 Events
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Bronx News Roundup, July 26
Weather: Sunny and in the mid-80s today.
Story of the Day: Are Bronx Subway Stations the Ickiest?
A new report out of the MTA found that the Bronx's many subway stations are the dirtiest in the city, plagued by garbage, leaks and rodents. MTA board member Charles Moerdler, who lives in Riverdale, told his fellow board members that some local stations were in such bad shape they could be condemned, a sentiment echoed by Borough President Diaz who says the Bronx is tired of waiting for much-needed station renovations.
Which made us want to ask you, our dear readers: what do you think is grimiest subway station in the Boogie Down? Where would you most like to see a makeover? Leave your thoughts in the comments section.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Bronx News Roundup, May 17
Sorry, a little late with our roundup today, as we're going to press with the latest edition of the Norwood News, which will be out tomorrow.
Weather: Rain, rain, and more rain. Temperatures in the low 60s.
Story of the Day: Bronx Pastor Sworn In as Obama Ambassador
Rev. Suzan Johnson Cook, who grew up in Wakefield and founded Bronx Christian Fellowship Church on E. Gunhill Road and Paulding Avenue, was appointed President Obama's ambassador for religious freedom yesterday--the first woman and the first African-American to ever hold the post. According to the State Department's website, Johnson Cook's new role includes "promoting religious freedom as a core objective of U.S. foreign policy."
"This is a chance to build connections that can increase understanding and can help bring peace," she told the Daily News.
Quick Hits:
An adorable cat that fell seven stories from the window of a Bronx building is on the mend. The four-month-old broke both of his front legs and fractured the roof of his mouth.
According to a tally of baby names compiled by the Social Security Administration, 105 baby boys were named Bronx in 2010--a very distant second to the 8,357 little ones named after some variant of Brooklyn (i.e. Brooklynn or Brooklynne). Our borough got a little extra love, however, from the 47 sets of parents that went with the name Jeter.
In a move sure to make Michael Pollan groan, the State Legislature has voted corn the official vegetable of New York (it beat out the onion). A group of researchers at Lehman College, meanwhile, have been studying the genetic properties of the plant, with the city's only "research corn field" growing on the Bedford Park Blvd. campus.
A subway train that went off the rails in Brooklyn has led to delays and some track changes on the B and D lines today. Check mta.info for service updates before you head out.
The NYPD's 49th Precinct in Baychester recently got a makeover from muralist Bob Rose, who has painted wall murals over 100 stationhouses across the city.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Bronx News Roundup, May 5
Happy Cinco de Mayo! And sorry for the late round up. Lots going on today.
Weather: Mostly sunny today with a few clouds with temperatures in the high 50's.
Story of the Day:
Bronx Museum is currently featuring an exhibit called Stargazers, which features work by Elizabeth Catlett. The exhibit celebrates the struggles and the beauty of African American and working-class Mexican women. In honor of Mother's Day and Catlett's 96th birthay, her son Francisco Mora Catlett, a musician and his band will be playing two free sets at the Museum this Friday.
Quick Hits:
Joe DeGuardia,longtime fight promoter and head of STAR Boxing hopes to turn the Paradise Theater located on the Grand Concourse and E. 187th St. into a boxing venue. He claims that the Bronx has all the elements for a big-time fight scene: homegrown talent, a splendid venue in the Paradise, and a built-in fan base.
87 year old Nancy Lynch spoke today at Lehman College about her experience in the Navy during World War II. Lynch enlisted WAVES (Women Accepted for Voluntary Emergency Service)and attending service training at what is now the campus of Lehman College.
Controversy continues to spread in the case of Bronx assistant DA, Jennifer Troiano, who has been charged with drunken driving and is still prosecuting 75 cases. "She should be fired outright. Anyone else would have been dismissed from their job a long time ago," a police source said.
Some residents at the Kingsbridge Heights Rehabilitation & Care Center believe they are not being treated properly. Two residents have taken matters into their own hands and started recording what they consider troubling incidents at the facility.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Bronx Events: 'Hairspray' At Lehman College
This and other Bronx events are posted below in our community calendar.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Bronx Events: Cosmetology Open House
Tomorrow evening, the New York Hispanic Cosmetology and Beauty Chamber Of Commerce and Lehman College host a free open house for those interested in a career in cosmetology. Get tips on beauty techniques, barbering, spa salon operation, hairstyling, skin care, make up, manicure, and more.
The event will run from 6 to 8 p.m. at 2501 Grand Concourse, 3rd floor. Call 718 960 8806 for more information.
Our community events calendar is posted below.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
In the Bronx Today: His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester
Prince Richard, the Duke of Gloucester, is visiting Lehman College today.
Yeah, I hadn't heard of him either, and I'm from England. A quick Internet search shows he's the grandson of King George V and a first cousin of the present monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. He was born Prince Richard and became the Duke of Gloucester when his father died in 1974. You can both a prince and a duke, just as Prince Philip is also the Duke of Edinburgh and Prince Charles the Duke of Cornwall and the Duke of Rothesay.
But I digress.
The duke - full name Richard Alexander Walter George - also serves as the royal patron of the St. George's Society of New York, a charitable organization. To date it has contributed more than $200,000 to a scholarship fund, aiding 59 Lehman students of British or Commonwealth heritage, all in their final year of study.
During today's visit, the duke is taking a tour of the campus, giving a lecture (title: "The Commonwealth as an Expression of Global Community, Not Empire"), and meeting scholarship recipients.
He'll also present a $10,000 scholarship from the Mountbatten Institute, one of the St. George's Society's partners, to Lehman alumna Shireen Frederick. With the money, Frederick, who's from Antigua and lives in the Bronx, is off to London to study international business at St. Mary's University College and intern for a financial services company.
"The support of The St. George's Society is treasured by all of us at the College," said Ricardo R. Fernandez, Lehman's president, in a statement. "Particularly in these difficult economic times, these scholarships are building a bridge to the future both for these men and women and for our city."
Monday, August 16, 2010
Sotomayor Honored During Bronx Children's Museum Event at Lehman College
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| Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor reads to kids at Lehman College on Saturday. |
If you've never heard of the Bronx Children's Museum, it's because it only exists as an organization, which was founded in 2005 by then-borough president Adolfo Carrion. It was incorporated in 2008 and is slated to move into a building on Mill Pond Road near Yankee Stadium and the Gateway Mall in 2013. Current Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. has pledged $3 million for the project.
In the meantime, as part of its mission, the Children's Museum is organizing various literacy and arts-based efforts. This summer, it collaborated with BronxWorks and The Point to work with youth to produce an art exhibit, which included everything from photography to puppetry, for Saturday's event at Lehman College. The exhibit opening was highlighted by music from the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, which was accompanied by musicians from the Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music.
“Your library card is your passport to anywhere you want to go,” Sotomayor told kids at the event. “Tell your parents Justice Sotomayor told you to pester them to take you to the library.”
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
8th Annual Bronx International Film Festival
Save the Date!
The Bronx Stage & Film Company presents the 8th Annual Bronx International Film Festival, at the Lovinger Theater, at Lehman College, starting a week from tomorrow and running from June 17-19.
Nearly 20 independent films, from near and far, will be presented. Kicking off the festival will be "Special When Lit," a UK documentary, which rediscovers the game of pinball. Following it will be another UK film entitled "My Kidnapper," a documentary directed by Mark Henderson, a man who was held hostage while visiting Colombia. The documentary takes you back to Colombia to revisit the place where he and three other hostages, lived out their worst nightmare.
Within the three days, shorter narratives like "Penny and Charlie" and "Tick" will also be shown. All the films come from a variety of places, including the U.S., Canada, Turkey, Norway and France.
All screenings will begin at 8 p.m. General admission is $5 per night. Those interested can find out more details and/or make a reservation by visiting www.bronxstage.com or calling (718) 907-0079.
Lehman College is located at 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd. E.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Bronx Events, Through the Weekend
The Big Draw (pictured above) at Wave Hill, features a variety of drawing activities for all ages, free, and grounds admission is free until noon, on May 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, call (718) 549-3200 or visit www.wavehill.org.
Click here for our guide to Bronx Week! Events begin on Wednesday. We'll have daily Bronx Week happenings right here.
It's My Park! Day takes place this Saturday (5/15) in parks throughout the city. Over 150 projects and events will occur on that day. The event is being organized by Partnerships for Parks, which is celebrating it's 15th Anniversary. In the northwest Bronx, you can get involved at Mosholu Parkway and Webster Ave. or at St. James Park between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
The Fordham Road Business Improvement District (BID) presents its 3rd Annual Forham Go Green Walk, May 15 from 11 a.m. t o 3 p.m., start out at 2500 Creston Ave (near E Fordham Rd). The route: From Jerome Ave to E Kingsbridge Rd to Poe Park. This free community event raises awareness on recycling, environmental friendly practices and healthy initiatives. For more details contact Wilma Alonso or Daniel Bernstein at (917) 232-9006 / (917) 232-9007 or e-mail fordhamroadbid@optimum.net.
Lehman Center for the Performing Arts presents an internationally acclaimed dance journey celebrating the people, stories and drama behind Tango, Gauchos and Salsa -- RHYTHM & PASSION – on Saturday, May 15 at 8 p.m. The show takes audiences on a magical trek through time to the sensuous music of the tango, the explosive gauchos, and the sizzling Afro-Cuban rhythms of Salsa. Lehman Center for the Performing Arts is on the campus of Lehman College/CUNY at 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West. Tickets are: $35 (orch.), $30 (mezz.) and $25 (balc.) and $10 any seat for children 12 and under, and can be purchased by calling the Lehman Center box office at (718) 960.8833, or through 24-hour online access at www.LehmanCenter.org.
Bronx-born author Pura M. De Jesus-Coniglio is holding a book signing and reading on May 14, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble in Co-op City, 290 Baychester Ave, for her new book, "THE BRONX: Exposing Its True DNA & Breaking The Stigma."
The Lehman College Community Band will give its final Spring concert, "May Dance," on Sunday, May 16 at 2 p.m. in the Lovinger Theatre. The event is free and open to the public. Contact the College's Music Department at 718-960-8247 or e-mail music.department@lehman.cuny.edu.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Story of the Day: Lehman College Unveils Media-Making Mecca
Lehman College unveiled a brand new, state-of-the art media center last month, the culmination of 11 years of planning and $16 million in funding.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
New from the Norwood News
Local residents continue to use Harris Field, which is contaminated in parts with high levels of lead. Concerned residents say the city isn't doing enough to keep people out of the site.
[Two additional points about this story before we move on:
1) Someone called the Norwood News office today to say he saw more people using the fields and was incredulous to find no signage declaring the site contaminated. There is one sign saying "Danger" and telling people to stay out because it's a construction site, but it obviously is not keeping people out.
2) It's still unclear when the contamination was found. The Norwood News filed a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request for documentation concerning the contamination and has repeatedly and specifically asked when the contamination was discovered. Advocates claim the Parks Dept. should have discovered the contamination before it began construction, but that doesn't appear to be what happened. It's been more than 130 business days since we first filed the FOIL request. The Parks Dept. originally said it would take 60 business days to fulfill the request. We will continue to beat this drum until we get some answers.]
Ok, moving on.
Find out everything going on for Bronx Week.
Lehman College recently unveiled its multi-million dollar Multimedia Center.
The PS/MS 15 chess team won its second national chess title in five years.
The Dept. of Transportation is studying and will make recommendations on how to mitigate the congestion on Gun Hill Road, which was recently named the Bronx's most dangerous road in terms of traffic accidents and fatalities.
With the weather warming, Devoe Park is again turning into a haven for raucous late-night/early-morning parties, local residents lament.
Youth theater director Carlos Laboy is being forced to take a break from the work he loves while he gets treated for cancer.
Beloved St. Ann's Priest Misael Bacleon ("Father Mike") passed away last week.
And much more. Enjoy.
Monday, May 3, 2010
Bronx News Roundup, May 3
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Tonight: Lehman College Hosts 'Take Back the Night' Event
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Bronx Events, March 25 - April 1
On Sun. March 28, Lehman College presents Classical Music, A Promise of Spring, a concert performed by the Lehman College Community Band. It will be held in the Lovinger Theater at 2 p.m. Admission is FREE For more information call (718) 960-8247.
On Sat. March 27, the Bronx Library Center at 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd will host Papo Pepin y Su Orchesta at 2:30 p.m. Admission is FREE. For more info you can call (718) 579-4244 or visit http://www.nypl.org/
The Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance (BAAD) presents its Annual Women's Festival. On Fri. March 26 at 8 p.m. they are presenting An Evening With Cherrie Moraga, where she will read from her essays, plays and new materials. Admission is $20. On April 1, BAAD is presenting Drama and Comedy featuring Carmelita Tropicana and Carolyn Ritteray. Admission is $15. For more info you can call (718) 842-5223.
March 27 at 7 p.m., the Riverdale Yonkers Society for Ethical Culture presents Beethoven the Cello Sonatas, music on film. Admission is $5. For more info call (718) 548-4445.
The Bronx Museum will be holding a FREE Open House on Sun. March 28 from 12-6p.m. It will be celebrating the launching of two civil rights exhibits through the works of young African-American artists. For more info call (718) 681-6000.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Bronx News Roundup, Jan. 22
Police have released footage of a Bronx shooting suspect caught on tape, asking the public to help in identifying the perp. The man in the video is suspected of taking part in a shooting that occurred in December in which the victim was left in stable condition at St. Barnabas Hospital.
In an attempt to remove illegal firearms from the streets of the Bronx, police and clergy members are co-sponsoring a gun buy back this Saturday, January 23, at select Bronx churches. Illegal or legal firearms may be exchanged for a $200 bank card at participating locations.
The eighth Homeless Outreach Population Estimate (HOPE) will take place next week. Volunteers will scour the Bronx to count the borough's homeless population. The program seeks to tally the total number of homeless living in the Bronx as a means of collecting basic dempographic data and offering individuals shelter opportunities.
After a video released yesterday showed a Bronx man being punched repeatedly by police officers while handcuffed on the ground, a second man has come forward claiming that he was also a victim of police brutality during the same drug raid that left two police wounded after an officer's gun was discharged in a narrow hallway.
An article over at the Gotham Gazette discusses the history of the Kingsbridge Armory development project that led to the City Council's rejection of the project last month, and the Kingsbridge Armory Redevelopment Alliance's (KARA) role in the ordeal.
And last but not least, an article from the UK discusses Oscar buzz over former Lehman College student Gabourey Sidibe for her breakthrough role in the film Precious.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Governor Paterson Spreads Message Hope and Frugality in the Bronx
Last night, Governor Paterson came alive on the stage of a Lehman College auditorium during a "Community Conversation," promising a better future for the Bronx while rattling off statistics of how he has improved the borough and the state since he has been in office.
“No one would know the despair of unemployment like the people in the Bronx would,” said Paterson, who said that the Bronx unemployment statistics indicate a state of emergency. However, at the same time, the governor openly admitted that New York is going to have a negative cash balance for the first time in the state’s history. “What we will have to do is tighten our belts,” said Paterson.
Before Paterson took the stage with his double-sided message, Councilman Oliver Koppell (who represents the district that includes Lehman College), Bronx BP Ruben Diaz, Jr., Assemblyman Carl E. Heastie and Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz each took a moment to express their support for the governor. Not surprisingly, Diaz came to the stage booming, "Is the Bronx in the house tonight?!" and got the crowd of Bronx residents cheering on their feet.
After Diaz left the stage, the crowd quickly turned more serious. When Paterson arrived, the crowd was clearly happy to see and communicate with such a powerful elected official, but they also wanted answers about how the Bronx is going to survive and earn money in this recession.
The audience was most concerned with the proposed MTA cutbacks. In the most recent proposed cutbacks, the MTA would no longer offer MetroCards to public school students. This has caused a universal outrage throughout the Bronx, where many parents are unable to afford a daily MetroCard for their kids. Single parents, teachers and students all asked the governor about how he plans on dealing with this financial and educational crisis.
“No one should not go to school because they cannot afford to get there,” said Paterson among a wave of applause. “Between now and September I will find a way to make sure the young people will not pay for these MetroCards.”
Bronx residents also hounded Paterson for more money for school programs, small businesses and better insurance policies.
While the governor could not make any definite promises or plans for the future since the state is currently posting a deficit, he did remind the crowd that during his years in office he has fought for and improved minority business ratings and school programs. Still, he will have to cut back a number of programs to get the state out of debt.
"I am not going to let New York State run out of money on my watch," said Paterson.Monday, December 14, 2009
Bronx Events Through Thursday, Dec. 17
Check out the Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music's final two Winter concert series performances on Wednesday, Dec. 16th, and Thursday, Dec. 17th. Both performances feature different choirs and orchestras and are held at 7 p.m. at the Lovinger Theatre at Lehman College, 250 Bedford Park Blvd. Tickets are a suggested $5 donation. For more information, please call (718) 329-8550.
The University Neighborhood Housing Program is hosting a Homeowner Resource Fair on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at the Concourse House, 2751 Grand Concourse, from 6 to 8 p.m. Topics to be discussed include how to lower your energy costs and how to modify your mortgage. The fair will also give away free weatherization kits and free food. Supplies are limited. For more information or to RSVP, call (718) 933-2539.
Community Board 5’s next general board meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 16, at South Bronx Jobs Corps, 1771 Andrews Ave. All are welcome. For more information, call CB5 at (718) 364-2030 or e-mail brxcb5@optonline.net.
The 46th Precinct’s next Community Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 15, at the precinct station house, at 2120 Ryer Ave., at 7 p.m. Community council meetings fall on the on the third Tuesday of every month. They give residents the chance to meet local police officers and air their concerns. For more information, call (718) 220-5234.
The Office of the Bronx Borough President is holding a briefing on overcrowding in Bronx schools and the new 5-year capital plan, on Dec. 14 at 6 p.m., at the Bronx County Courthouse at 850 Grand Concourse. Leonie Haimson of “Class Size Matters” will give a presentation. A discussion will follow. All are invited to this free event. For more information, call (718) 590-3500.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Bronx News Roundup, Dec. 10
The city's Landmarks Preservation Commission will decide next week whether to create a historic district on Perry Avenue in Bedford Park. Other Bronx buildings, including the Dollar Savings Bank on Third Avenue, are also being considered for landmark status. BoogieDowner has more on this. For some background here's a story that appeared in the Norwood News earlier this year.
South Bronx Phoenix crushed Evander Childs in boys basketball yesterday, by 105 points to 73. Previously the two teams had perfect records in the PSAL's Bronx 'A' East division.
A devil-worshipping arsonist with a penchant for racist graffiti set fire to a Parkchester church on Wednesday. It's being investigated as a hate crime.
Since 9/11, a Bronx nurse and her family have been visiting firehouses throughout the city, to prepare and serve lunch, as a way of showing appreciation for the sacrifice so many firefighters made that day.
So far this year, there have been 14 confirmed cases of rabies in the Bronx (all raccoons), more than any other borough.
Lehman College has launched a Web site devoted to showcasing Bronx architecture.
President Obama is a fan of Aventura, the popular Bronx-bred bachata quartet.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Upcoming Bronx Events Through November 9
The Crotona Park Harvest Festival will take place this Saturday (Nov. 7) at the Crotona Park tennis court. The event runs from 12p.m. to 3p.m. The festival will celebrate the season, healthy eating, and healthy lifestyles. For more information, call 718-430-4675 or visit http://www.blogger.com/www.nycgovparks.org
There will be a walking tour this Sunday at St. Mary's Park beginning at 9:30 a.m. Those who wish to participate should meet in front of Optical City Xpress, corner of Melrose Avenue and East 149th Street. Tours are $10 for Bronx County Historical Society Members and $15 for non-members. To reserve a spot, call 718-881-8900.
The Lehman Woodwind Quartet will perform at Lehman College this Sunday (Nov. 8). The concert, titled "Wind Classics: Masterworks for Wind Quintet," is free and will begin at 2p.m. For more information, click here, or call 718-960-8247.
Get funky! The Lehman Center for the Performing Arts presents George Clinton and Parliament/ Funkadelic Saturday, Nov. 7 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $45-- purchase them before they sell out.
The Bronx Library Center, located at 310 E. Kingsbridge Road, will host a live concert by Cuatrisimo, a lively Hispanic band founded by salsa expert Jose Obando, on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 2:30 p.m. For this show, the group will entertain audience members by performing a mix of Puerto Rican, Cuban and Dominican folkloric music, including salsa and merengue. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call 718-579-4244.
The Bronx Museum of the Arts, 1040 Grand Concourse, at 165th Street, will continue its monthly First Fridays series with “Latin Soundscapes,” on Friday, Nov. 6, from 6 to 10 p.m. This special evening of Latin music and dancing will feature a live performance by Ibrahim González and his Latin Jazz Quintet. The group features Ivan Renta on sax and flute, Arturo Ortiz on keyboard, bassist Donald Nicks, drummer Diego Lopez and Mr. González on congas and percussion. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call 718-681-6000.
Bronx BP Ruben Diaz, Jr. will be hosting the Bronx Economic Summit: A Blueprint for Success, Wednesday, November 18 from 8a.m to 4p.m at the New York Botanical Gardens. The summit will join Bronx merchants and businesses to discuss future business plans, job training, cultural organizations, a green economy, and unemployment. Register for the event here.
Free immigration consultation will be available on Saturday, November 14, at STAR Senior Center at 650 West 187th Street from 11a.m-1p.m. The event will highlight the importances of fair court hearings for immigrants, many of whom face deportation for petty crimes. For more information, call 212-781-0355 ext. 300, or email Sandy Placido here.
On Sunday, November 15, the Bronx Museum of the Arts will be hosting "Performa '09 - Drifts and Traps." The event coincides with the centennial of the Grand Concourse as well as the Futurist Movement Manifesto. Author Marjorie Perloff, literary scholar Richard Sieburth, and poet Charles Bernstein will be a part of a discussion panel, followed by a performance by artist Kabir Carter. The event runs from 1p.m.-6p.m. Admission is free. For more information please visit http://www.blogger.com/www.bronxmuseum.org.








