Wednesday, January 28, 2026

BRAC Innovators Virtual Info Sessions!



BRAC INNOVATORS

VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSIONS

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

6 - 7pm

Drop into an information session for the Bronx River Art Center's new BRAC Innovators afterschool initiative! 

 

Learn about our MSCreate and Teen Project Studio programs and how they will guide participants in exploring all the ways that science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics combine and relate to each other to fuel creative new ways of thinking.


WHAT TO EXPECT 

  •   Program Registration 

  •   Application Assistance 

  •   Q & A session about the program in English and Spanish!


BRAC Innovators consists of:

MSCreate | Ages 10–14

A middle school program focused on creativity and STEAM through hands-on projects.



  •   Meets 5 days a week after school
  •   One Saturday per month
  •   Create and explore with BRAC teaching artists


Teen Project Studio (TPS) | Ages 14–19

Work and create alongside Bronx graffiti artist KayLove, build your skills, collaborate with peers, and express your own artistic voice.



  •   Meets 2 days a week after school
  •   Tuesday & Thursday
  •   Special Programming on Fridays
  •   One Saturday per month
RSVP for Virtual Info Session

State Senator Gustavo Rivera on the Public Service Commission's Approval of Con Edison Rate Hikes

GOVERNMENT HEADER

 

““It is outrageous that the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) unanimously voted for rate hikes for electricity and gas despite being widely opposed by New York City's Con Edison consumers. New Yorkers face increases on electric bills of 3.5% this year, 3.2% in 2027 and 3.1% in 2028. 


Working families in The Bronx are already struggling to make ends meet. New Yorkers received notice of these hikes while worrying about affording groceries, health insurance, and rent. 


We shouldn't have to pay higher bills because corporations like Con Edison care more about shareholder value than their customers. We need PSC reform, a recommitment to investing in public renewable energy, and a clean energy transition for every customer with legislation like my Bucks for Boilers Act (S3476A).’

VAN NEST NEIGHBORHOOD ALLIANCE (VNNA)–WEDNESDAY FEB 4, 2026 –MONTHLY MEETING—7PM

 

VAN NEST NEIGHBORHOOD ALLIANCE
FEBRUARY 2026 MONTHLY MEETING
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2026
7:00 PM
1830 AMETHYST STREET
GROUND FLOOR, COMMUNITY ROOM
PROPEL NYENERGY PRESENTATION

This is our first meeting of 2026! Join us and stay connected to current issues in the Van Nest Community.
Dues will be collected for 2026. $15 annually which includes a subscription to Bronx Times Reporter and our VNNA T-Shirt.
65 and over, annual membership is $10. As a Member you can vote in our elections and by-law amendments.
If you pay your dues for 2026 between Feb and June, it is good for the whole year.
If you pay them between Sept and December, it will count for the following year.

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Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance

Reserve Your Spot TODAY for the Black History Month Dinner at the Bronx Zoo

 

Friends,

I’m excited to invite you to our inaugural Black History Month Dinner at the Bronx Zoo, taking place on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the Bronx Zoo’s beautiful Schiff Hall.

Join us for an evening of community and celebration as we honor Black History Month and recognize the lasting impact, proud traditions, and remarkable individuals from the Bronx—past and present.

This event is FREE and open to the community, but attendance is by reservation only, so please be sure to RSVP today to reserve your seat.

For RSVP details, please see the flyer below or click here.

With gratitude,
John Zaccaro, Jr.

State Senator Julia Salazar - Next Week: Free Tenant Support

 

New York State Senate

Wave Hill Weekly Events (Jan 29 - Feb 1) | Find Your Winter Escape: Yoga, Forest Bathing, and More

 

No one adapts better than the animals that make themselves at home around the grounds.  

Take a minute to pause and immerse yourself in the garden. What appears to be stillness all around may happily surprise you. Branches have snow shaken off their tops as sparrows and mockingbirds fluff their feathers for warmth and sing a sweet song in the evergreen trees.  

  

Valentine's Night Out at Wave Hill 

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your special someone during a one-of-a-kind evening at romantic Wave Hill.   

 

Nature & Wellness 

 

Warming Winter Yoga 

Registration encouraged.    

Yoga returns to the majestic Armor Hall this winter! As you’re surrounded by panoramic views of the Conifer Slope, stunning trees, and the tranquility of the winter garden, feel reconnected, refreshed, and revitalized through gentle yoga practice.  

 

Garden Highlights Walk 

Free with admission to the grounds     
Registration not required.    

Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens. Topics vary by season and the expertise of the Guide; each walk varies with the Guide leading it. 

 

Forest Bathing in the Winter Landscape 

Registration encouraged.    

Bundle up and explore Wave Hill’s serene winter landscape using all of your senses in this forest bathing session, led by certified nature therapy guide Cindy Olsen. Slow down, breathe deeply, and awaken your mind and body as you connect with nature and boost your health by fostering a deeper sense of calm and connection.  

 
Art 

 

Winter Workspace 2026 

Free with admission to the grounds     
Registration not required.    

This year, the Winter Workspace program consists of two back-to-back, seven-week sessions, in which New York area artists research, develop, and make work informed by the site, ecology and history of Wave Hill. Artists are encouraged to engage with the site’s history, architecture, and visitors while expanding their practices using resources from the garden 
 

Winter Workspace 2026: Drop-In Sunday 

Free with admission to the grounds     
Registration not required.    

The Winter Workspace Drop-In Sunday series provides an opportunity for Wave Hill visitors to deepen their connection with the arts and their experience of the garden by learning how artists are drawing inspiration from our site. Mingle with participating Workspace Artists in their studios, ask questions, and learn about their creative practice!  

 

Family 
 

Family Art Project: Digging into the Soil Science of George Washington Carver 

Free with admission to the grounds     
Registration not required.    

In honor of Black History Month, we’re learning about George Washington Carver, a black scientist who faced many challenges. Find out how soil affects the food we eat by making still-life creations using some of the same things Carver studied. At 11:30AM families can enjoy a themed storytime program in the Gund Theater.  

 

HOURS STARTING MARCH 15: 10AM–4:30PM, Tuesday–Sunday  
Shuttle Service free from Subway and Metro-North, Saturday–Sunday 

Information at 718.549.3200. On the web at wavehill.org.