The following is an op-ed by Stanley Richards In order to close the infamous Rikers…
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They say things come full circle and I’m The Bronx, the LGBTQ community is a…
Since it was announced in 2013, the redevelopment of the Kingsbridge Armory into the world’s…
This morning we saw the launch of NYC Ferry at Soundview giving thousands of commuters…
Folks who live in Soundview, especially around Clason Point, had to suffer through some of…
The Bronx is home to many immigrant communities but one of them may surprise you.…
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: Learn About The Bronx’s ‘Stonehenge’ in Van Cortlandt Park
Tucked away in New York City’s third largest park in Van Cortlandt is The Bronx’s own ‘Stonehenge’ if you will. If you’ve ever walked along the Putnam Trail, which is along the Old Putnam rail line, you might have noticed a row of 13 pillars just standing in, well, the middle of nowhere if you…
Renderings Revealed for New 11 Story Bedford Park Residential Building
Much to the chagrin of residents in Bedford Park, another building will be going up in the area. Located at 33 Bedford Park Boulevard, the 11 story building will rise near Lehman College and The New York Botanical Garden and will have 19 residential units. No details yet if this will be market rate housing…
Tickets Now on Sale for The Bronx’s FIRST New York Pizza Festival!
First of all it’s way too early to be thinking about pizza (ok I’m lying, it’s NEVER too early to think about pizza). Tickets are finally on sale for The Bronx’s first ever New York Pizza Festival in Belmont the home of NYC’s REAL Little Italy (you can read all about it here)! During Columbus…
A New South Bronx Leader Rises
In the era of Donald Trump, our families are facing extreme levels of bigotry and discrimination under his watch and encouragement. With crisis after crisis affecting communities that were vulnerable to begin with, we need to elect stronger Democrats who will stand up and fight for justice, fairness, and compassion, even in the face of…
Report: University Heights, Fordham Are The Bronx’s Most Dangerous Areas for Pedestrians and Cyclists
A new report by Localize, an AI-driven site powered by data scientists and urban planners, has revealed the most dangerous areas for pedestrian and cyclists across the city. Ironically enough it’s the general Fordham and University Heights area where The Bronx’s pilot bike share program has just launched in the past few weeks. Particularly dangerous…
Alessandra Biaggi–A True Blue Democrat for New York State Senate District 34
The following is a guest post by Michael Shanley Right here in the Bronx, this year, we have a perfect example of why elections, especially local elections matter, and why you should get involved and vote in the Democratic primary for Senate District 34 on Thursday September 13. Newcomer Alessandra Biaggi, a 32-year-old, Fordham Law…
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