September 1st, 2021 will go down as an unfortunate, historic weather event in The Bronx,…
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THE HUB—The popular Mexican-American fast-food chain Chipotle is opening up a second location in the…
A Bronx woman and local artist has created a colorful children’s book celebrating the history…
MOTT HAVEN—For almost a decade after the Lower Concourse area of the South Bronx was…
Today The Bronx made history as New York City’s first e-scooter share began its pilot…
According to the latest data released on the 2020 Census, The Bronx continues to grow…
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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Bronx Born Singer and ‘In The Heights’ Actress Leslie Grace to Star as Batgirl in New Movie
A new Batgirl is coming to your television screens but watch out, and she’s from The Bronx. Leslie Grace, the Grammy nominee singer and actress, born in The Bronx to Dominican parents, has landed the role of the iconic superhero in an upcoming HBO Max movie which will bring the character to life for the…
Lottery Now Open for Brand New Apartments in Soundview as Low as $375 a Month
New York City’s Housing Connect has launched a lottery for 283 brand new apartments in a three building development in the Soundview neighborhood of The Bronx. With income requirements at 30, 40, 50, and 60 percent of the Area Median Income for the majority of the units, this development is truly affordable to most local…
$1 Million Powerball Ticket Sold in The Bronx
Someone in The Bronx may be $1 million richer today. According to the New York State Lottery, a winning second prize Powerball ticket was sold in Morris Park at Ahmon Food located on Williamsbridge Road. The winner has one year to claim his winnings. This isn’t the first time a big winning ticket was sold…
New York City to Require Vaccination for Many Indoor Activities
As the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus continues to spread at a rapid pace across the city, state, and country, New York City will require vaccinations for several indoor activities beginning August 16th according to Mayor Bill de Blasio. For those customers who want to participate in indoor dining, go to the gym, attend…
Another South Bronx Luxury Development Launches “Affordable” Housing Lottery
Last year we reported when an “affordable” housing lottery was launched at the luxury Port Morris development, The Arches where units were priced at $2,150 for a studio for individuals making $73k a year. Now, the same 25 story development has unveiled another 60 units under New York City’s Housing Connect affordable housing program and…
Largest Solar Panel Installation in The Bronx is Coming to Hunts Point
HUNTS POINT—Krasdale, a 113 year old family owned and operated business is making The Bronx a little greener. The grocery distribution company, which has been operating out of Hunts Point in the South Bronx for nearly half a century, announced yesterday that it will be installing a 2.7 megawatt solar rooftop system atop its warehouse.…