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Citi Bike To Hold ‘Pop-Up’ Events in The Bronx This Month Giving Residents Free Test Rides

“We have heard Bronx and Staten Island residents loud and clear―they want Citi Bike in their neighborhoods,” said Jay Walder, President & CEO of Motivate, Citi Bike’s operator in a press release issued today. Throughout August and September, Citi Bike will come to The Bronx as a ‘pop-up’ event so residents can get FREE day…

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12 Bronx Facts You Probably Didn’t Know

The Third Avenue El at 3rd Avenue and 149th Street at the Hub/Image via CERA Members Blog

The Bronx is a place steeped in history. Every corner you turn, there’s something waiting for you to be discovered which makes The Bronx so special to us (shocking, huh?). Here are some fun Bronx facts you probably didn’t know about The Bronx unless you’re a die-hard lover of all things Bronx. 1. Although Lewis…

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Two More Bronx Churches Deconsecrated Paving Way for Their Sale

Shrine Church of St Ann on Bainbridge Avenue in Norwood and Church of The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Kingsbridge across from Van Cortlandt Park were officially deconsecrated by the Archdiocese of New York paving their way for their eventual sale. Although no deals have been announced nor are the churches up for…

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RentHop Analysis Shows NYC Has Less Affordable Neighborhoods Than Other Major Cities; 4 of Top 10 in The Bronx

The rent is too damn high isn’t just a meme or a catchy slogan but a damn reality in New York City. RentHop, a popular online rental listing website published a study today using its data coupled with local census income data to determine which neighborhoods were affordable when looking for a 2 bedroom apartment.…

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South Bronx Luxury Building DROPS ‘Piano District’ Name After Welcome2TheBronx Slam

Yesterday we exposed how The Clocktower’s luxury expansion building, ‘The Crescendo’ in Port Morris, was marketing itself to be located in the fictitious land of the ‘Piano District’ that is allegedly located somewhere in the South Bronx. As of this morning, 25 Bruckner Boulevard’s marketing company, Mdrn. Residential, has removed all references to the ‘Piano…

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Tone Deaf South Bronx Luxury Rental Building Claims They’re in NYC’s “Piano District”

The Clocktower’s luxury expansion in Port Morris has been revealed as The Crescendo (comprised of two buildings, one called The Staccato and the other The Legato) proclaiming that they are in New York City’s “Piano District” with rents starting at $2,200 and going well over the $2,800 monthly rental for 2 bedroom 2 bathroom units. Wait…

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