diversity & inclusion

Parkchester: Street Co-Naming Ceremony Held to Honor “Zombie” Filmmaker George Romero

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Just in time for Halloween, City Council Member Amanda Farías (C.D. 18) hosted a street co-naming ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 12, in partnership with the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) to honor legendary filmmaker George Romero. The ceremony took place at the northeast intersection of Metropolitan Avenue and Metropolitan Oval in Parkchester, where Romero was raised and began his journey to becoming an iconic figure in horror cinema.

COVE Block Party Returns in Tribute to Lyn Pyle

By DAVID GREENE
The Community Organized with a Vision of Excellence (COVE) and “Dare to Revitalize Education through Arts” (DREAM), two local Norwood-based nonprofits that merged in 2017, held their first block party in 10 years in Norwood on Saturday, Aug. 10. It was an occasion for both groups to honor DREAM founding member, longtime community activist, and Norwood resident, Lyn Pyle, who, as reported, died on Oct. 13, 2023, aged 83.

Manhattan College Announces Name Change To Manhattan University

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Manhattan College announced on Aug. 21 that it has changed its name to Manhattan University. University officials said this was in order to better recognize its more than 100 majors, minors, graduate programs, and advanced certificates and degrees, and to attract a more globally diverse student body. The New York State Board of Regents approved the name change on Aug. 1.

Bronx Democrats Hold Get-Out-the-Vote Rally for Harris Walz Campaign

By SÍLE MOLONEY
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul made a surprise guest appearance at The Bronx Democratic Party’s get-out-the-vote rally for the Harris Walz presidential campaign held at the Party’s headquarters on Williamsbridge Road in Morris Park on a sunny Sunday, Sept. 8.