The construction boom across NYC and The Bronx is rapidly transforming our borough and now…
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As we reported last month, iconic Parkchester statues adorning the tops of buildings have been…
When we took the inaugural ferry ride out of Soundview last month, the first thing…
The controversial planned 1,300 luxury development along the Harlem River Waterfront in the South Bronx’s…
An empty lot sitting on the Grand Concourse at the corner of E Burnside in…
The Bronx’s favorite pariah, Majora Carter, is back in the spotlight selling out the very…
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…
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Living in the Bronx Through the Eyes of its Seniors
In our borough, 1 out of every 8 Bronxite is a senior and a new in CityLimits by the Cuny Street News Team takes a look into the lives of these residents. These stories come from every corner of our borough from all walks of life like that of Luca Monferato of Kingsbridge. The feature…
Two NYCHA Residents in Kingsbridge Sickened With Legionnaires’
New York City Department of Health is currently investigating two residents at Fort Independence Houses, a NYCHA development, who were diagnosed with Legionnaires. One of the residents tested positive recently while the other was within the past 12 months. The Bronx, sadly, isn’t a stranger to such infections as our borough saw the largest outbreak…
Watch: New Treatment Offering Hope to Bronx Asthma Sufferers
The Bronx has some of the highest rates of asthma in the country but now there seems to be hope for some asthma sufferers thanks to a new treatment at St Barnabas Hospital. Every three weeks, the patient gets a series of injections which has improved the quality of life for one particular Bronx kid.…
Brand New Apartments Available in Mott Haven Via Housing Lottery
A new “affordable” housing development in gentrifying Mott Haven is now accepting applications for 133 of 165 units which come with their own dishwashers (they’re not even disguising that this is gentrification). Located at 869 East 147th Street just a couple of blocks away from the 149th Street Station on the 6 line, the block…
Apply For New “Affordable” Housing in Longwood
You can now apply for an apartment at a new “affordable” housing development in Longwood. 9 of 29 units at 915 Dawson Street are available for households making 130% of the area median income with one-bedroom rents going for $1,404 for families of 1-3 people making anywhere from $48,138 to $122,070 and two-bedroom rents at…
Watch: Meet The Bronx Zoo’s Newest Baby!
The first baby mandrill to be born at The Bronx Zoo in five years has made her debut! Mandrills are one of the largest monkey species and also one of the most colorful according to the Wildlife Conservation Society. WCS writes: “Mandrills are one of the largest monkey species and among the most colorful. The…
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