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It’s hard to believe that 15 years ago, Welcome2TheBronx was born as a hobby based…
A new lottery has launched for brand new affordable housing in The Bronx via New…
This past Saturday, The Bronx celebrated its annual LGBTQIA+ pride festival at The Hub hosted…
MELROSE—A four alarm fire that started this morning around 5AM at a Dunkin’ Donuts quickly…
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.
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DON’T PANIC: No, the giant, “flying” Joro spiders heading to NYC aren’t dangerous or deadly
By now, if you happen to inhabit any social media space, you may have seen a sensationalist headline declaring that “GIANT VENOMOUS FLYING SPIDERS ARE HEADING TO NY,” and perhaps (especially if you’re arachnophobic), you may have been sent into a panic. But all of this buzz is simply poor journalism and sensationalism. Earlier this…
Key Bronx Lawmakers Yet to Back Crucial Legislation for Bronx Casino
Bally’s gambling complex proposal at the former Trump Links in Throggs Neck relies on getting state approval to alienate parkland, but lacks local leaders’ support as the legislative session winds down. By Jonathan Custodio, THE CITY May 30 5:10pm EDT “This story was originally published by THE CITY. Sign up to get the latest New York City news delivered…
SEE IT: NYC’s most expensive townhouse hits the market for $85 million
While Welcome2TheBronx is a news site dedicated to reporting on what’s going on in The Bronx, occasionally something comes up across New York City that’s worth mentioning. It’s not every day that a townhouse in New York City of this size and grandeur comes on the market and when the price is of historic proportions,…
Another Bronx landmark for sale: Old Bronx Courthouse on the market for $35 million
Last week we reported that the landmarked Bronx General Post Office was for sale for a cool $75 million and now, another beloved Bronx landmark is up for sale in the South Bronx. The Old Bronx Courthouse in Melrose at 161st and 3rd Avenue which has been sitting vacant for nearly half a century is…
Governor Kathy Hochul apologizes after being slammed for saying ‘Black kids in The Bronx don’t know the word computer’
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul came under fire yesterday for saying that, “right now we have young Black kids growing up in the Bronx who don’t even know what the word ‘computer’ is”, at the Milken Institute Global Conference in California where the governor was speaking about her new $400 million Empire AI initiative…
The landmark Bronx General Post Office is for sale again; Developer asking for over $70 million
The Bronx General Post Office is back on the market with hopes to sell the property for well over $70 million. Back in 2013, Welcome2TheBronx broke the story that the landmark Bronx General Post Office on the Grand Concourse at 149th Street was being sold off by the United States Postal Service. By the following…
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