4 Bronx CommuniTea Podcast

Madeline Ritter and Katie Davis speak about Riverdale Choral Society, RCS has been singing fine choral music since 1964. Based in the Riverdale neighborhood of the Bronx, it is a volunteer chorus, independent of any religious or educational institution. Members are a congenial group of people ranging from young adults to senior citizens: students, working people and retirees, singles and couples from backgrounds that are diverse in...

Librado Romero, born in Los Angeles, in 1942, has been drawing and painting since childhood, exhibiting both photography and paintings in Europe, Mexico and throughout the United States. In 1965, after art school in San Francisco, he enlisted in the U.S Army and while stationed in West Germany, he was assigned as the Regimental Photographer. This marked the beginning of his fifty-year career in photojournalism. Upon returning state...

Join us as we meet Rondane Hollar. Rondane was born in Jamaica, and has lived in the Bronx for 30 years. He is a former radio producer & engineer at Whitney Radio in New Rochelle. Rodane has been involved in political & community causes, and has made philanthropic donations to causes such as the Democratic Party & Democratic campaigns, animal rights & causes, the environment & against climate change, women’s rig...

Join us as we meet Lea Torres.

Lea is a true Riverdale local. Born in the Bronx, her family moved to Westchester when she was 6 years old, but she is quick to point out that she went to Fieldston from PreK-12th grade, so Riverdale is who she is and what she knows.

Lea’s love for cooking and baking started at a very young age, she baked cookies and cakes with her mother when she was in elementary school. Christmas sugar cookies an...

Join us as we meet Peggy Garcia. Peggy is the founder of PrayEatLoveBake LLC, a small baking home based business, offering a wide range of sweet treats that are sure to satisfy your cravings, while sharing inspiration on her journey.

Peggy has always been passionate about being creative & creating through desserts has been a joyous experience for her. She enjoys & takes pride in making birthdays & holidays even more spe...

Join us as we meet Noah Aris, The Cardamom Man.

“The Cardamom Man is something special to me because it encompasses everything I love about life into one delicious bite! So who am I? My name is Noah Aris and I am the founder of The Cardamom Man. I grew up in The Bronx, NY and come from an Israeli/Iraqi background. I consider myself very lucky for having grown up in New York City because it gave me the opportunity to be exposed to s...

Join is as we meet Amaurys Grullon.

He is a multipotentialite artist and creative social entrepreneur based in The South Bronx and is the Co-Founder & CEO of Bronx Native & Tag Up Studios. He is a community leader elevating and moving the culture forward by way of his multiple business endeavors and the, Change the Narrative, non-profit dedicated to creating social change and creating equity for all. Amaurys has had the ple...

Join us as we meet Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz. Jeffrey Dinowitz was elected to the New York State Assembly to represent the 81st Assembly District in the Bronx on February 15, 1994. He led a team of reformers that swept into party* office in 1986 and built a strong and vibrant party* in the 81st A.D. The district includes Riverdale, Kingsbridge, Van Cortlandt Village, Kingsbridge Heights, Marble Hill, Norwood, Woodlawn and Wakefi...

Join us as we meet Michael Brady. Michael serves as Principal of Canon Strategy Group (CSG), a firm committed to finding compromise and solutions when solutions and strategy are not readily apparent. Until recently, Michael was the Chief Executive Officer of Third Avenue Business Improvement District - the oldest and largest business district in the Bronx. During his tenure with Third Avenue Business Improvement District, he also l...

Join us as we meet Damien McShane. Damien is a 30 year plus resident of the greater Riverdale area, living in North Riverdale with his wife and son, a Manhattan college student. Damien was the former Community Board 8 Chair, previously served on the Community Education Council for our district and served as President of the Riverdale Soccer Club, which he continues to support.  In his capacity as a CB8 member, Damien was ...

Join us as we meet Selma Raven and Sara Allen from the Friendly Fridge BX. The Friendly Fridge BX is the first community fridge in the Bronx. Since its inception on May 21, 2020, the Fridge now moves on average five to seven thousand pounds of food per week directly into the hands of the community.

Over the past three years, we’ve learned a tremendous deal about food waste, its impact on the environment around us and the power it ho...

Join us as we meet Jonathan Calixto. Jonathan is a media maven with over 8 years of experience in public relations, influencer marketing, and communications. His current titles range from multimedia journalist, host, creator, publisher, and editor. Some of the media outlets he has worked for include BronxNet TV, BELLA Magazine, BELLA Latina Magazine, and News12. Covering topics from fashion, local news, LGBTQ+ lifestlye, and social...

Join us as we meet Miguel Matos. As the owner-operator of a thriving tax firm since 2016, Miguel has been the backbone of financial guidance for over 300 small business owners in the vibrant heart of New York City. His expertise lies in crafting tailored tax saving strategies and offering comprehensive accounting services. He sees each business as a unique entity, deserving bespoke solutions that align with their goals and challeng...

Join us as we meet Hanita Hayim. Hanita started reading Tarot cards at the age of 15 and over the years, she studied and became an expert in the field.

For me, Tarot is another language to speak with the universe and understand its messages. I always tell my clients that the Tarot shows the potential of the question being asked and does not predict the future. I usually start my reading with the 7 chakras because that's my way of ge...