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Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bronx Week 2025 kicks off
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) – Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson kicks off Bronx Week 2025 on PIX11 Morning News. To find out more about Bronx Week, click here. Watch the video player for the full interview. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bronx Walk of Fame and Bronx Week: Recognizing Excellence
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — It was the who's who of arts, culture, and media helping decide who would be the next to be inducted into the Bronx Walk of Fame. It's called the People's Choice Award, and is part of Bronx Week coming up. More Local News The excitement is building. PIX11's Monica Morales was asked to serve on the selection committee this year, a huge honor. From Fat Joe to Dr. Ruth, since 1997, more than 133 people have been recognized. For the past three years, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson's office and the Bronx Tourism Council joined forces and started something called the People's Choice Award. Every day, people in the Bronx who make a big impact in their communities get a chance to get recognized, too. This year, it was all about people in the media and the arts. It's the first year launching a Bronx Walk of Fame app, people can download to their phone and learn more about all the inductees. The Kreate Hub hosted the committee, a massive incubator for Bronx artists. It has four beautiful floors of local art and photography. Each year, 4 to 5 celebrities or public figures are inducted into the Bronx Walk of Fame. The Bronx Walk of Fame is a 23-block corridor along the Grand Concourse. It helps mark the beginning of Bronx Week, 53 years of tradition and celebration. More: Latest News from Around the Tri-State This year will be bigger and better than ever. The theme is Strive and Thrive in '25. The people chosen for the prestigious award will be announced on May 6 at the Bronx Museum of Art and honored at the Bronx Ball on May 17. PIX11's Monica Morales is emceeing the historic event. One of the grand Highlights of Bronx Week this year includes: the BX factor, which is a pitch competition, giving $10,000 to the winning local business. There will be 12 events over 13 days celebrating the best of the borough. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Public safety expansion in the Bronx
BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) – Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson shares some highlights from her recent State of the Borough speech, especially her investment into public safety with added surveillance cameras and an NYPD Mobile Command Unit. She also discusses the Bronx casino battle and the upcoming closure of yet another Catholic School in the Bronx and issues a reminder for submissions to the People's Choice Awards for Bronx Week. To nominate someone, click here. Watch the video player for the full interview. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
