SOUNDVIEW—The lottery for truly affordable residential units at a brand new development is soon drawing…
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A popular Dominican restaurant dedicated to the staple dish of deep-fried plantains mashed together and…
Long before the COVID-19 pandemic rolled through and claimed the lives of over five thousand…
BEDFORD PARK—Fourty one brand new residential units are now available for you to apply in…
Apple fans rejoice. The wait is finally over for Bronxites who’ve been wanting an Apple…
Back in 2019, Bronxite Latanya DeVaughn revealed her plans for bringing a mobile bookstore to…
It’s been a long time since we’ve seen a truly affordable housing opportunity on New York City’s Housing Connect portal but that has finally changed. A new housing lottery has been launched…
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Chipotle, Krispy Kreme Coming to The Hub
THE HUB—The popular Mexican-American fast-food chain Chipotle is opening up a second location in the South Bronx neighborhood of Melrose, and Krispy Kreme, one of America’s favorite donut shops, is opening its second Bronx location in the area as well. Chipotle’s new location is currently under construction on Third Avenue between 151st Street and Westchester…
Bronx Artist Creates Children’s Book Celebrating Edgar Allan Poe and the Spirit of Perseverance
A Bronx woman and local artist has created a colorful children’s book celebrating the history of Poe Cottage in the Fordham section of the borough with a squirrel named Eggie as the hero of the story. ‘Eggie’s Adventures at Poe Cottage’ is a fictional tale that follows a squirrel who’s interested in the history of…
Another New Apartment Building Coming to the Grand Concourse
MOTT HAVEN—For almost a decade after the Lower Concourse area of the South Bronx was rezoned back in 2009, not many developers rushed in to take advantage of the new zoning. But in the past four years, there has been a flurry of construction, and now another set of plans have been for a new…
NYC’s First E-Scooter Share Program Launches Today in The Bronx
Today The Bronx made history as New York City’s first e-scooter share began its pilot program in our borough before any other place in New York City. Starting today, up to 3,000 e-scooters are being deployed across parts of the East Bronx in the first phase of the pilot, covering all neighborhoods north of East…
Bronx Population Reaches Record High; Would be 7th Largest City in the Country
According to the latest data released on the 2020 Census, The Bronx continues to grow and has achieved a population record set in 1970 when 1,471,701 were recorded living in the borough. Today, according to the 2020 Census, The Bronx has a record-high population of 1,472,654 who call our diverse borough home. This represents a…
A Bronx Kid’s Dream to Play for The Yankees Comes True
Many kids growing up in The Bronx playing baseball dream of playing for the Yankees right here in their own borough but competing with thousands across the country, for many, it’s just that—a dream. But for one Bronx kid from Morris Park, his dreams have come true. Andrew Velazquez, 27, made his debut with the…