Celebrating 15 years of Welcome2TheBronx

Remembering 9/11

Now available: Truly affordable apartments in The Bronx starting at $465 a month

Scenes of love at Bronx Pride

Massive fire sweeps through The Hub destroying six business including beloved Holland Textiles

URGENT: NYC City Council District 17 Candidates Forum Tonight, Wed, 1/27VIEWING PARTY LOCATIONS

Since Maria del Carmen Arroyo decided to step down from her role as City Councilwoman representing the 17th district, the area has been without a representative since the start of the new year.

On February 23rd, a special election will take place to fill this void in one of the most visible districts that’s facing many issues including gentrification. (DISCLAIMER: In The interest of full disclosure, Welcome2TheBronx and myself are supporting Julio Pabon, a progressive candidate, who’s running under The Bronx is Not For Sale Platform.)

Watch—City Island Bridge: End of an Era

Last month we bid farewell to the iconic City Island Bridge, the only way on and off the island as the city begins the process of replacing the 114 year old structure (with an ugly causeway-like bridge.

Tommy Breen and his brother have been documenting the project since it began and have put together a rather heartwarming and touching video.

Elevated Subway Lines & Metro North Shut Down Due to Blizzard, Underground Stations Still Running

Due to the Blizzard, as of 4PM Metro North and NYC elevated subway lines throughout The Bronx, NYC, and region (along with LIRR) have been shut down. Currently only underground stations are running. Buses and Access-a-Ride have been suspended as of Noon and as of 2:30PM there is a ban on non-essential vehicles. All of this is until further notice.

If you MUST get around The Bronx and NYC the above map and information below is what you need to know in order to do so.

Blizzard 2016 Update: MTA Shutting Down Buses and Access-a-Ride by Noon Today

As the region is getting blasted with over a foot of snow already and 24 to 30 inches forecasted up from 10 to 18 inches originally, the city is shutting down buses at Noon today. Subways will continue to run but expect delays and will only close down as a last resort.

Nor’Easter Jonas Brings Blizzard And Coastal Flood Warnings; Con Ed Expects Area Outages

With nor’easter Jonas approaching New York City, warnings have been issued and Bronx residents should take precautions especially our residents in the East Bronx particularly Throggs Neck, Country Club, City Island, Edgewater Park, and Silver Beach.

According to the marine forecast, tides will be 1-3 feet higher than normal starting tonight and into Sunday in the coastal areas of The Bronx on the Long Island Sound.

NYC Councilman From The Bronx, James Vacca, Comes Out Publicly as A Gay Man; 2nd Out Bronx Elected

New York City Councilman James Vacca, aka Jimmy to his constituents and those who know him, has come out of the closet and declared himself a gay man.

Vacca said in a tweet, “After talking w/ my friends & family I’ve decided to come out publicly as a gay man. Now back to the Golden Girls! #outandproud #comingout” in his courageous announcement now makes a total of 7 New York City Council members that are publicly out identifying as gay.

Neighborhoods

Massive fire sweeps through The Hub destroying six business including beloved Holland Textiles

Housing lottery launches for brand new and truly affordable housing in The Bronx

Key Bronx Lawmakers Yet to Back Crucial Legislation for Bronx Casino

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…

Another Bronx landmark for sale: Old Bronx Courthouse on the market for $35 million

With Congestion Pricing coming this summer, the MTA needs to drop Metro-North fares for Bronx residents

Neighborhoods

More residential units were completed in the South Bronx in 2023 than anywhere in New York City

The Bronx needs to think big to combat the affordable housing crisis

Historic $1 billion donation made to The Bronx’s Albert Einstein College of Medicine to provide free tuition

Apply now for brand new affordable apartments as low as $617 for a 1 bedroom in Mott Haven

LATEST NEWS

‘Clueless’ Bronx Walk of Famer, Stacey Dash, Calls for Abolishing Black History Month

Last year Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr gleefully had actress and Fox News Commentator, Stacey Dash, inducted into The Bronx Walk of Fame despite her controversial stances on major issues.

The actress, who ironically is best known for her role in the hit movie, ‘Clueless’, is now calling for the abolishing of Black History Month.

207 years ago today, one of The Bronx’s most notable residents was born—the poet Edgar Allan Poe who once lived in what was known as the Village of Fordham in what was once Westchester County.

The famed writer and poet, one of the most important in American history, moved to The Bronx when his wife Virginia became ill from tuberculosis and he thought the fresh country air would help her condition.

Next month on February 23rd, thanks to former City Council member Maria Del Carmen Arroyo prematurely vacating her seat, there will be an opportunity for Bronx residents of the 17th New York City Council District in The Bronx to SAY NO MORE CORRUPTION!

For far too long the Bronx political machine has had a stranglehold on who WE as residents of The Bronx get to vote for rather than the other way around.

In this brief clip put together from a variety of sources (movies, etc) you get a visual representation of what the South Bronx looked like in the 1980s and when you look at it now in 2016 you see that this version, which still lives on in the minds of many, is gone.

Located in Morrisania on Clay Avenue between 165th and 166th Streets, this tiny historic district has been selected by New York City’s Historic District Council’s ‘Six to Celebrate’ which, unbeknownst to many, sits on the former Fleetwood Trotting Track, a horse racing course.

Entering it’s fourth year, the program highlights six areas as the agency provides year long support not just in shining a spotlight but also helping with issues the district or organization may be facing.

For years The History Channel neon sign has been a beacon to millions of travelers crossing the Harlem River into The Bronx.

Now the iconic sign is coming down for good according to Interstate Outdoor Advertising and filings with Department of Buildings.