Culture

Representation & Equity at Van Cortlandt House Museum  

By SÍLE MOLONEY
At the November Parks committee meeting for Bronx Community Board 8, Parks chair Deb Travis moderated a discussion on the license to operate Van Cortlandt House Museum, the oldest historic house in The Bronx. The Parks committee discussed how the National Society of Colonial Dames of New York, the oldest public/private partnership in New York City, has held the license since the 1896.

Holiday Tree-Lighting Lights up Happy Faces

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES & SÍLE MOLONEY
Around 100 people gathered on Mosholu Parkway and Bainbridge Avenue on the border of Norwood and Bedford Park on Thursday, Dec. 7 for an annual, beloved tradition as Bronx Community Board 7 (CB7), in conjunction with Future of Mosholu Parkland (FOMP), held their year-end, festive, tree-lighting event.

Bronx Youth Use Art as Catalyst for Change

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The Office of the Bronx Borough President, NYC Department of Youth & Community Development, in conjunction with the New York Yankees, joined forces for the opening of an art exhibition showcasing the creative artworks of Bronx youth on display in the rotunda of Bronx Borough Hall.

Santa Gets a Ride on the 52nd Precinct Holiday Float Around the Local Neighborhood

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES
As is customary each year during the festive season, members of the 52nd Precinct joined Santa Claus as they traveled aboard their usual Holiday Float through some of the neighborhoods that fall within the boundaries of the precinct i.e. Bedford Park, Fordham, Kingsbridge, Norwood, Bronx Park, and University Heights on Wednesday, Dec. 6.

Local Artist Barbara Korman Fondly Remembered

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE
Renowned Bedford Park artist Barbara Korman has been remembered fondly by those who knew her following her recent death on Thursday, Nov. 30, at the age of 85. Bedford Mosholu Community Association president Barbara Stronczer, who said Korman was buried on Sunday, Dec. 3, said of her friend, “Barbara was a talented individual with many interests. She will be missed by both friends and neighbors.”