Update: Op-Ed, Arts Flourishing at PS/MS 95, Sheila Mencher School

By Staff at PS/MS 95

Under the direction of principal, Serge Marshall Davis, the visual arts are flourishing at MS/MS 95, the Sheila Mencher School in Van Cortlandt Village. Art teacher, Stephanie Fiorino, shepherds ongoing learning and projects, and opens students’ eyes to the world of line, shape, dimension, color, texture, and form. Even during the pandemic, through blended and remote learning, Ms. Fiorino provides clear pathways to student success. The arts program challenges the students intellectually in the classroom and puts systems in place to anticipate smooth transitions to remote learning, whenever that may occur. Its success is due, in no small part,

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance identifying the individual seen in the attached video and photos in the context of an assault that occurred in the 52nd precinct. It was reported to police that on Monday, April 12, 2021 at approximately 11.30 p.m., inside a deli located at 2650 Briggs Avenue, located in the Fordham Manor section of the Bronx, the victim and the unidentified suspect engaged in a verbal dispute that escalated into a physical confrontation. The suspect stabbed the victim once in the back with a knife before fleeing the scene in

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Editor’s Note: The Montefiore survey which aims to better understand vaccine hesitancy is still open for Bronxites to participate in, and a link to the survey is provided further below. On the other hand, please note that the vaccination statistics and some other COVID-19 related information about vaccine services reported in the story may now be outdated. Check our most recent stories for the latest updates in this regard. As the Bronx ranks lowest, at 35 percent, in terms of COVID-19 vaccination rates out of all five boroughs, Bronxites are being invited to take part in a research study

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD has confirmed that they are searching for Michelle Martin, 10, of 2767 Morris Avenue in the Kingsbridge Heights section of the Bronx, who was reported missing on April 12 in the 52nd precinct. Michelle is described as 4 feet, 10 inches tall, weighs 80 pounds, and was last seen wearing a black coat, light blue jeans, black boots, and purple eyeglasses. She was carrying a bright pink backpack and was wearing her hair in two braids. The incident was initially reported on the Citizen’s App on Monday, April 12, at 1.56 p.m. Police confirm that Michelle was

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG)’s expansive 2021 exhibition, KUSAMA: Cosmic Nature, which features the vibrant, fun-filled, colorful work by internationally celebrated Japanese artist, Yayoi Kusama, is sold out for Sunday, April 11. The exhibition is installed across the Garden’s landscape, in and around the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, and in the LuEsther T. Mertz Library Building. A video of the exhibition can be viewed here. Tickets for future dates can still be booked via e-mail at Ticketing Support or by calling (718) 817-8716 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. KUSAMA TICKETS All visitors, including members, need advance

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Congressman Adriano Espaillat, who represents New York’s 13th congressional district (NY-13), released a statement on Thursday, March 4, to encourage high school students throughout New York’s 13th congressional district to submit entries to this year’s Congressional Art Competition. The national contest is open to high school students from around the district to showcase their artistic talents and provides an opportunity for students to display their winning art in the United States Capitol for up to one year. Espaillat serves as a national co-host of this year’s art competition, which is open to high school students from around the nation. The

Editor’s Pick Join the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness for a discussion on steps for getting vaccinated in NYC, COVID-19 demographic data in communities, CDC and DOHMH safety guidance and resources, and questions about the vaccines. The department will be focusing on The Bronx on April 8. To register, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/, search “How to Sign Up for the COVID-19 Vaccine,” and select April 8. Events From December 2020 to June 2021, the Norwood Farmstand will be open to the community on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at E.

By DAVID GREENE

Though we’re still living through a pandemic, another welcome sign that life is slowly returning to normal is the return, for the 2021 season, of The Bronx Night Market, a spring to fall smorgasbord laid on by a range of food vendors who line Fordham Plaza, as visitors sample the savory delicacies of different, local eateries. The 2021 season kicked off on Saturday, April 4, and featured a rotating line-up of over fifty vendors from 20 countries, including “Crabman Mike’s Famous Uptown Crab and Seafood Boil,” “Downeast Lobstah,” and “Fried Lasagna Mama.” As many as twenty individual eateries are expected

Editor’s Pick Want to see a live entertainment show? Join the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts for a series of “Rhythm of Dance” live shows from March 16 to March 21. This incredible show creates a new era in Irish entertainment, showcasing a wealth of Irish talent, and featuring World and Irish champion dancers, and some of the finest traditional musicians and singers. Combining traditional dance and music with the most up-to-date stage technology, this two-hour dance and music extravaganza takes the audience on an exhilarating, energy-packed time trip through the ages. To register for tickets, visit https://www.lehmancenter.org/events.