Bronx Walk Of Fame Induction Ceremony
The Grand Concourse was the scene of the unveiling of street signs honoring the three 2019 inductees onto the ‘Bronx Walk of Fame.’ Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr.
celebrated the grand fi nale of Bronx Walk 2019 with the time honored Bronx Walk of Fame induction ceremony on Sunday, May 19 at the Bronx County Building. This year’s
inductees included critically-acclaimed singer/songwriter Regina Spektor, boxing legend Iran ‘The Blade’ Barkley and planetary scientist Carolyn Porco. (background) Regina
Spektor (3rd from l), Borough President Diaz (r) and Spektor’s family unveiled the singer/songwriter’s Bronx Walk of Fame sign. (above middle) Carolyn Porco’s sign was proudly
displayed on the Bronx Walk of Fame. (above left) Championship boxer Iran B arkley was unveiled at this year’s ceremony. (below) (l-r) Iran Barkley, Regina Spektor, Diaz and
Carolyn Porco held up the X for the Bronx.
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Regina Spektor with violinist Samuel Marder, who is the
husband of her late music teacher, Sonia Vargas.
Photos by Kasey Rodriguez