Back in 2019, Bronxite Latanya DeVaughn revealed her plans for bringing a mobile bookstore to…
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September 1st, 2021 will go down as an unfortunate, historic weather event in The Bronx,…
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…
- New York City Selects Developers for Long-Abandoned Kingsbridge Armory
- Construction begins on the tallest building in the South Bronx
- Rare, truly affordable apartments, as low as $454 a month, now available in The Bronx
- Housing lottery thinks $4,376 for a two-bedroom in Fordham in The Bronx is “affordable”
- Once one of the country’s ‘bluest’ counties, The Bronx takes a dramatic shift to the right
MELROSE—A four alarm fire that started this morning around 5AM at a Dunkin’ Donuts quickly spread and destroyed five other businesses before the FDNY could get it under control. The blaze and…
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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…
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…
- New York City Selects Developers for Long-Abandoned Kingsbridge Armory
- Construction begins on the tallest building in the South Bronx
- Rare, truly affordable apartments, as low as $454 a month, now available in The Bronx
- Housing lottery thinks $4,376 for a two-bedroom in Fordham in The Bronx is “affordable”
- Once one of the country’s ‘bluest’ counties, The Bronx takes a dramatic shift to the right