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Metro Optics Celebrates 40 Years Serving The Bronx

In a climate that is ever-increasingly threatening to small businesses, whenever one reaches a major milestone, we make it a point to celebrate them. This year, Metro Optics is entering their 40th year in business serving our borough but they’re no ordinary mom and pop shop. What began as a small optical practice in Parkchester…

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Mert, The Goose, Beloved “King of The Bronx Zoo is Dead at 29

People Magazine once called Mert, “The King of The Bronx Zoo” and now, the beloved goose who patrolled the children’s zoo for almost three decades is at peace after a battle with a tumor in his abdomen. The Bronx Zoo announced on Tuesday that Mert was compassionately euthanized as his condition deteriorated and put an…

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Applications Now Being Accepted for 122 Units at New Norwood Development

122 units are up for grabs in Norwood directly across Woodlawn Cemetery and while that might sound creepy, it is really one of the most beautiful spaces in the city and one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the world so why not? At least you know the neighbors across the street aren’t going to…

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New Burlington Store Opens on Third Avenue at The Hub

MELROSE—A new Burlington Department Store opened today at the old Alexander’s building (which was also a Conway’s) on Third Avenue and 153rd Street. The massive store occupies just under 40,000 square feet on the second and third floor of the building which just recently underwent a multi-million dollar gut renovation after being purchased in 2013…

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Ignoring Community Wishes & Planning, NYS to Proceed with Dangerous Redesign of Sheridan Expressway

Although community organizations have been vocal as to which redesign of the Sheridan Expressway they want, the State of New York will proceed with its own vision which rather than help truck traffic will actually divert it next to parks and community facilities used by children. NYS Department of Transportation is beyond negligent and disrespectful…

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