Dr Melissa M. Freeman was born and raised in Williamsbridge neighborhood of The Bronx and…
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In a climate that is ever-increasingly threatening to small businesses, whenever one reaches a major…
People Magazine once called Mert, “The King of The Bronx Zoo” and now, the beloved…
122 units are up for grabs in Norwood directly across Woodlawn Cemetery and while that…
MELROSE—A new Burlington Department Store opened today at the old Alexander’s building (which was also…
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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New 16 unit Development Coming to City Island
Permits have been filed for 16 unit residential development at Marine Street on City Island. New York YIMBY reports that the it will be a condo but there is no indication that it is going to be a homeownership project, at least not according to permits filed with Department of Buildings. The building will be…
Bronx Population Explodes as Borough is Fastest Growing County in State
The Bronx is booming as population is just hundreds away from the historical high set in 1970. As New York City hits a record 8.6 million residents, our borough’s population continues to explode as The Bronx added 88,052 new residents from 2010 to 2017 according accounting for a 6.21% increase according to the Department of…
City Approves $300 Million Redevelopment of Spofford in Hunts Point
Today, NYC City Council approved the rezoning which pushes forward the redevelopment of the old Spofford Juvenile Detention Center in Hunts Point. Known as The Peninsula, the $300 million development will bring 740 units of on the 5 acre property and Councilman Rafael Salamanca Jr, who’s the land use chair, was able to negotiate that…
BREAKING NEWS: City Council Unanimously Approves Controversial Jerome Avenue Rezoning Paving Way for Gentrification
As expected, the New York City Council approved the controversial and massive 93-block Jerome Avenue Rezoning paving the way for gentrification and displacement. No, this isn’t hyperbole as we already know that rezonings favor developers over actual residents. We’ve seen what is happening in the Lower Concourse in Mott Haven from the rezoning in 2009…
BREAKING NEWS: Bronx Protesters Take Over City Council Meeting for Jerome Avenue Rezoning
Protesters from The Bronx have stopped NYC Council Stated Meeting to approve the Jerome Avenue Rezoning during Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson’s speech. Protesters began yelling demanding “WHAT DO WE WANT? AFFORDABLE HOUSING!” “WHEN WE SAY THE BRONX WE SAY POWER!!!” “NO REZONING! NO REZONING! NO REZONING!” “WHO’S BRONX? OUR BRONX!” “DISCRIMINATION ON THE POOR!” “THE PEOPLE…
Apply for Two New “Affordable” Housing Developments in Longwood & Mount Hope; Rents as Low as $368 For Studios
Two new “affordable” housing developments in The Bronx are now accepting applications. Located in the Longwood and Mount Hope neighborhoods, these developments bring with them 170 units combined into the affordable housing market. 2028 Creston Avenue in Mount Hope is a mixed use development with units available for those making 30, 40, 50, 60, 90,…
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