NYC Urban Debate League
Debate Leagues are not what most people think of when referring to the Bronx. The NYC Urban Debate League is looking to change that, by bringing debate into the lives of students at an early age. Also as a college and career preparation this program helps students from an analytical and social aspect by changing […]
Autism
Autism is a topic that we still know very little about. ABA Therapist George Rivera, who practices therapy in the Bronx, sheds light on the topic. Pamela Barahona hosts.
The Bronx Women’s Business Resource Center
The Bronx Women’s Business Resource Center help people start small businesses. The services they provide vary for all different types of businesses, they’re wide variety of certified professionals in different fields help cover start-ups from restaurants to beauty salons. Marcia Cameron, the director of the program is very proud of having these resources open to experienced […]
Carlos Sierra
Carlos Sierra, a City Council hopeful, is big on education. One reason for that is how public schooling, specifically CUNY, gave him the opportunities to become successful. Now he’s looking to have a say in how our communities are run and he wants to give back, by providing the NYC, the Bronx especially, with the […]
Aurora Flores – Zon del Barrio
How does a background in Media affect a musicians sound? Aurora Flores leader of the well-known Latin band Zon Del Barrio stops by the Bronx Journal to discuss the influences in her music and how she went from being a journalist to musician. Also Aurora and her musical director David Fernandez, showcase a taste of […]
Robert Rios – Singer
2nd generation Puerto Rican from the Bronx, coming from a line of musicians Robert Rios is finding gigs all over NYC. With an R&B/Latin feel Robert Rios is trying to make his own genre, pushing more soul into his songs than traditional R&B. Adavie Gutierrez sits down with Robert Rios to talk about his music […]
BOLD NY
The importance of providing services for special needs at an early age is one of Richard Scotti’s main bullet points. The Executive Director of BOLD, the Bronx Organization for the Learning Disabled, Richard Scotti feels early treatment is imperative in preventing worsening conditions. BOLD NY is a pre-school for students with developmental delays from ages […]
Part of the Solution (POTS)
With a community dining room, a food pantry, volunteers and even attorneys to give advice to people in need, a clothing program, laundry program, even occasional visits from barbers. This organization provides the benefits that most don’t think about when referring to homeless people. Open 365 days of the year, POTS looks to provide a […]
CiennaJade – Singer/Songwriter
Hugely influenced by 90’s R and B, CiennaJade is developing a fan base in New York and is about to release a new EP this spring. Originally from Virginia R and B singer/songwriter CiennaJade moved to NYC to ignite her music career. Janelle Marie sits down with CiennaJade to talk about her experience as an […]