The Bronx Celebrates Puerto Rican Heritage Month at the new Tropicana
Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrión will celebrate Puerto Rican Heritage Month honoring Puerto Rican leaders. This year honorees are: Eddie Rodriguez , president DC 37, Local 1549; Lillian Rodriguez-Lopez , president, Hispanic Federation; Polito Vega , radio personality, Amor 93.1 & La Mega 97.1; Natalie Toro , Broadway actress/singer currently playing Madame DeFarge in A Tale of Two Cities at the Al Hirschfeld Theater and previously Eponine in Les Miserables. Carrion will posthumously honor David Melendez, Sr. , founder, Starlight Dance Studios. The celebration will be also a sneak peak at the borough’s newest night spot, the Tropicana Theater & Nightclub , located at 1061 Home Street. The venue pays homage to the famous Tropicana Club history with a carefully recreated art deco interior where guests can once again "dance under the stars.” Admission is complimentary, but RSVP required: (718) 590-3522. source: Bronx BP's office 6-8 p.m., Monday, November 17 The ...