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A pink sunset lights up the sky under East 180th Street at the end of a rainy spring day.  
Spring sunset – #71
May 22, 2026
The infamous spiral staircase from the Harry Potter movies can be viewed in a Harry Potter-themed store near 14th Street in Manhattan.
You’re a Wizard – #070
May 7, 2026
As the weather warms up, skateboarders are starting to pop up on city streets.
Skateboards return – #069
May 3, 2026
The entire cafe counts as lucky as a brave sophomore, Jose Rosa, pays $65 to pie Takia Gaynor straight in the face during the student council's Pi Day festivities on March 13.
Bronx River Pi Day #068
March 17, 2026
Workers in and around Hudson Yards get to experience a dark hot pink sky from Helipad 1 on West 30th Street in Manhattan.
Special lighting – #067
March 2, 2026
The pool may look inviting but not everyone knows how to swim: A Bronx River News survey of students shows that about 32 percent of students don’t know how to swim while 30 percent know just the basics.
Swimming: Who gets to learn?
June 13, 2026
Monique Paes is stepping down as a PGC advisor to have more time to teach literacy.
Ms. Paes steps down from teaching PGC
June 11, 2026
Bronx River is working to create a remote option for staff and students on days when traveling to school is not safe. For example, even though the city worked to clear streets and sidewalks in time for school to reopen on Feb. 24, those who tried to come in struggled to navigate the snow and ice.
Safety over slipping: School explores remote snow option
June 8, 2026
The Rocket League team makes it to Semi-Finals: Neisten Garcia, Jeury Mota and Joseph Bruno.
Rocket Leagues: Huskies compete in tournament
June 8, 2026
Despite some initial setbacks, students enjoyed splashing around at the American Dream waterpark on May 16.
Despite obstacles, waterpark trip proves fun
June 7, 2026
Spanish teacher Alfa Aquino made a lasting impression on staff and students during her time at Bronx River High School.
Students, staff share favorite memories of Alfa Aquino
June 13, 2026
The trophy for advisory field day is displayed in the halls.
Competition and fun: Are you ready for advisory field day?
June 11, 2026
PGC leaders make plans for interviewing next year's leaders.
PGC interviews students competing for leadership roles
June 11, 2026
Trelson Peacock, a junior, took part in spirit day, which encouraged students to find creative ways to wear school uniforms. (BRHS Photo)
Students give uniforms new twist
June 7, 2026
Participants in the Manhattan Theatre Club workshop had the chance to discuss the themes of the play "The Balusters" before seeing it on Broadway. (Photo courtesy of MTC)
Students explore themes in Broadway comedy
June 7, 2026
An old electrical outlet in Room 453 caught fire during a global studies class.
Electrical fire disrupts history class
June 7, 2026
The mango and strawberry cheesecake bubble tea drinks ended our outing with a taste of sweetness.
Downtown hangout gives unforeseen autonomy
April 21, 2026
What is to be done?
What is to be done?
April 1, 2026
Bandana of the darker blue Puerto Rican flag, showing Puerto Rico is under U.S rule.
‘The only thing more powerful than hate is love’
February 11, 2026
Md Ferdous, a senior who struggles with obsessive compulsive disorder, shares some of the thoughts inside his head.
Senior deals with challenge that is hard for others to see
December 23, 2025
Abraham Zuniga, a math teacher, celebrates the Knicks win in style.
Longtime fans celebrate Knicks championship win
June 16, 2026
MetLife Stadium has an 82,500 seating capacity to accommodate matches. FIFA will host a total of eight matches, including the Final on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium. (MetLife photo)
Fans looking forward to FIFA World Cup
May 22, 2026
The seniors on the lacrosse team celebrated senior night with their first win in three years.
Lacrosse gets first win on senior night
May 17, 2026
Jhon Matos, a junior, plays for the Lehman Lions baseball team.
Family inspired Jhon Matos to play baseball
May 7, 2026
Avery Kelly, a transfer student, pitches for the Lehman Lions baseball team. Photo courtesy of Lehman Athletics
Avery Kelly finds his place on baseball team
April 21, 2026

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