Bronx’s History Night Rewinds in Morrisania

Morrisania dug last night with the Bronx’s History Night, tracing NYC’s spring at a 169th Street hall. Historian Jay Patel spun 1900s tales as 200 listened, a $10 ticket dive into roots. It’s borough lore—pure BX vibe, stories hot. A kid gaped at trams; a pro jotted dates. ‘Bronx remembers—this is it,’ Patel says, flipping slides. The room turned archive.

The night’s fresh—March 24’s start, it tripled since RSVPs, packing seats by 7 p.m. Patel’s a Fordham scribe; last night’s crowd hit max—maps glowed. A latecomer nabbed a spot; Q&A buzzed—NYC grit shone. Tracks sparked awe—past ruled. #BronxHistory trended; Queens wants a tale.

Some griped—’Too dry,’ sniped a newbie, dodging stats. Lights dimmed—fixed quick; lore held. A rival’s pitching a Soundview chat, splitting stories. Still, 300 stayed—tales reigned. Morrisania’s never rewound so bold.

Patel’s teasing a monthly run, maybe a walk if spring bites. ‘NYC’s soul—this keeps it,’ he says, packing books. The night’s a Bronx win—grit meets past. It’s a history rush; join the next. Bring a pen—time calls.