Kingsbridge Heights resident Izaiah “Zeek” Barrow has spent years building community through Theory 9, organizing food distributions, youth programs, block parties and neighborhood improvement projects. more

Lehman College and the New York Botanical Garden hosted their annual Pumpkin Smash, turning Halloween pumpkins into compost while teaching participants about food waste, sustainability and environmental impact. more

Van Cortlandt Park is hosting November activities that invite residents to enjoy fall foliage through nature walks, mushroom hikes, seasonal crafts and volunteer projects. more

After 18 years, Lisa Cooper has closed Elisa Contemporary Art on Mosholu Avenue, reflecting on the gallery’s legacy while continuing to represent artists and sell their work online. more

R&B star Ginuwine discusses his musical legacy, personal losses and touring plans ahead of his Nov. 7 Lehman Center performance, joined by special guest Ro James. more

Wave Hill welcomed families for its third Wave Hill-O-Ween celebration, featuring a costume contest, a giant Audrey II plant and hands-on activities exploring the spooky side of nature. more

Boo on Mosholu brought neighbors to Mosholu Avenue on Oct. 24 for Halloween games, costumes, vendors and activities celebrating neighborhood connections and local businesses. more

Derfner Judaica Museum’s new exhibition features 30 photographs by 13 artists, exploring American identity, representation, race, gender and culture through portraits spanning more than a century. On view through Jan. 24, 2027. more

Former Norwood News editor Jordan Moss has turned to abstract art, photography and his newsletter, “Art All Around Us,” to connect Bronx residents with the borough’s arts community after a brain cancer diagnosis changed his path. more