Ed García Conde

Ed García Conde is a life-long Bronxite who spends his time documenting the people, places, and things that make the borough a special place in the hopes of dispelling the negative stereotypes associated with The Bronx. His writings are often cited by mainstream media and is often consulted for his expertise on the borough's rich history.

Rare, truly affordable apartments, as low as $454 a month, now available in The Bronx

While there have been only a handful of truly affordable apartments available on New York…

Housing lottery thinks $4,376 for a two-bedroom in Fordham in The Bronx is “affordable”

For over a year, there have been less and less truly affordable housing developments opening…

Once one of the country’s ‘bluest’ counties, The Bronx takes a dramatic shift to the right

For the past several decades, The Bronx was considered to be one of the ‘bluest’…

Popular German discount supermarket Lidl to open its first Bronx store next week!

The wait is finally over for Bronx residents to get a taste of the wildly…

A new area code may be coming to NYC in 2026

In the beginning, there was only 212 across all the land that is known as…

Celebrating 15 years of Welcome2TheBronx

It’s hard to believe that 15 years ago, Welcome2TheBronx was born as a hobby based…

Remembering 9/11

23 years ago, I woke up and began my quotidien morning rituals, like millions of…

Now available: Truly affordable apartments in The Bronx starting at $465 a month

A new lottery has launched for brand new affordable housing in The Bronx via New…

Scenes of love at Bronx Pride

This past Saturday, The Bronx celebrated its annual LGBTQIA+ pride festival at The Hub hosted…

Massive fire sweeps through The Hub destroying six business including beloved Holland Textiles

MELROSE—A four alarm fire that started this morning around 5AM at a Dunkin’ Donuts quickly…

Welcome2TheBronx Launches Mission-Driven Merchandise Brand to Support Local Community

Welcome2TheBronx launches its mission-driven merchandise brand, celebrating the Bronx’s culture and community. With 15% of proceeds donated to local non-profits and collaborations with Bronx artists, the brand aims to support and uplift the community, showcasing unique designs that embody the borough’s spirit and resilience.