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Phase 1 Construction of 992 Unit ‘La Central’ Gains Momentum

Almost five years after it was announced by the outgoing Bloomberg administration in December 2013, construction of phase 1 of La Central in Melrose is under full swing as two more buildings break ground of this massive 992 unit, 1.1 million square foot development. Already underway and almost topped out is building D, a 160…

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Watch: Meet the 91 Year Old Doctor From The Bronx, Granddaughter of a Slave, Who’s Not Retiring Yet

Dr Melissa M. Freeman was born and raised in Williamsbridge neighborhood of The Bronx and has been practicing medicine since 1961. And at 91 years of age, the granddaughter of a slave, is not ready to retire quite yet. She was also the first female doctor to treat women with opioid addiction. Watch her story…

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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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