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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…
Although community organizations have been vocal as to which redesign of the Sheridan Expressway they…
Permits have been filed for 16 unit residential development at Marine Street on City Island.…
- After 115 years, historic All Hallows High School in The Bronx will close this year
- Archdiocese to close two more Bronx Catholic schools
- A 2,200-bed migrant shelter for men heading to the South Bronx
- New York City Selects Developers for Long-Abandoned Kingsbridge Armory
- Construction begins on the tallest building in the South Bronx
The Economic Development Corporation’s pick of Maddd Equities and Joy Construction elevates hopes that decades of revival schemes finally come to fruition — and concerns about a contractor’s safety record. By Jonathan…
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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,…
How Do You Eat Your Zaro’s Black and Whites?
A great article delves into the history of Zaro’s Bakery as well their claim to having invented the delicious and iconic black and white cookies. Whether or not they were the first, one thing we do know is that they are the best around. So how do you like to eat your black and whites?…
Bronx Developer Considers Using Shipping Containers to Construct Affordable Housing
Can shipping containers be the next wave in affordable housing construction? One real estate developer from The Bronx seems to think so. Nyron Chin-Sang, founder of Gold Key Group and is from our borough, has partnered up with SG Blocks, a company that manufactures shipping containers, to explore the possibility of bringing an affordable housing…
- After 115 years, historic All Hallows High School in The Bronx will close this year
- Archdiocese to close two more Bronx Catholic schools
- A 2,200-bed migrant shelter for men heading to the South Bronx
- New York City Selects Developers for Long-Abandoned Kingsbridge Armory
- Construction begins on the tallest building in the South Bronx
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