Bronx’s Science Night Sparks in Mott Haven

Mott Haven fizzed last night with the Bronx’s Science Night, igniting NYC’s spring at a 138th Street hall. Teacher Mia Chen demoed circuits as 150 gaped, a $10 ticket bash of coils. It’s borough brains—pure BX vibe, experiments hot. A kid lit a bulb; a pro built a fan. ‘Bronx learns—this is it,’ Chen says, wiring boards. The room turned lab.

The night’s fresh—April 1’s start, it tripled since RSVPs, packing seats by 7 p.m. Chen’s a Soundview whiz; last night’s crowd hit max—sparks flew. A latecomer nabbed a spot; buzz hummed—NYC grit glowed. Projects hit eight—science ruled. #BronxScience trended; Queens wants a beaker.

Some griped—’Too loud,’ sniped a newbie, dodging pops. Space pinched—latecomers stood; fun held. A rival’s pitching a Fordham lab, splitting coils. Still, 200 stayed—tests reigned. Mott Haven’s never sparked so bold.

Chen’s teasing a monthly run, maybe a demo if spring bites. ‘NYC’s minds—this fires ‘em,’ she says, packing gear. The night’s a Bronx win—grit meets geek. It’s a science rush; join the next. Bring a magnet—fields call.