When we took the inaugural ferry ride out of Soundview last month, the first thing…
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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…
One of the most iconic sounds of summer in NYC is the Mr Softee jingle…
In our borough, 1 out of every 8 Bronxite is a senior and a new…
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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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…
Despite Losing Two Major Tenants, City Still Files Plans for New Spofford Development
Plans have officially been filed for The Peninsula, the development which will replace the old Spofford jail despite having lost two major tenants. The Commercial Observer reports that Hunts Point Brewing and Lightbox NY Film Studio have pulled out of the deal leaving the city in a race to get tenants for 25,600 square feet…
Living in Morris Park
A lot has changed in Morris Park as new faces and families have moved in over the past decades yet much has also remained the same. The New York Times explores Morris Park in their “Living In…” fluff pieces and takes a look at what makes the neighborhood tick. Sadly (and predictably) the article misses…
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