The Bronx River, which decades ago was mired in filth, is now home to thousands of oysters thanks to restoration efforts of such organizations like NY/NJ Baykeeper and Hudson River Foundation.
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One of the many great things about living in Melrose is our abundance of community gardens which are a substitute for the lack of actual parks in the neighborhood.
In last week’s “Boro Beat” column, Bob Kappstatter wrote that he “suspected” former Assemblyman Michael Benjamin would be running for his old seat because he moved back into “the hood.”
Well, we here at welcome2thebronx.com followed up and engaged in some actual journalism and reached out to Mr. Benjamin.
Hundreds of refugees are placed in New York City each year, and of those more than 90% are resettled in the Bronx.
Check out this Intersections video from the NYTIMES on Bronxites’ Celebrity Inspired Fashion.
Who are you inspired by?
Not only is the Bronx the greenest borough in all the realm that is New York City but we also have more open greenspace than any other urban area in the nation.
- Hope for connecting The Bronx directly to Queens and Brooklyn via the Interborough Express is revived
- Historic $1 billion donation made to The Bronx’s Albert Einstein College of Medicine to provide free tuition
- New York City’s FIRST public observatory is opening in The Bronx this Spring!
- After 701 days, New York City finally sees at least an inch of snow in a day
- Apply now for brand new affordable apartments as low as $617 for a 1 bedroom in Mott Haven
MELROSE—The Bronx’s oldest commercial shopping district, The Hub is about to get its first luxury high-rise and it was only a matter of time before it happened given what’s been going on…
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Join Us Tonight At Tosca’s In Throgs Neck!
Join me and an excellent cast of Bronxites tonight as we bartend at Tosca to raise money for VISIONS!
VISIONS (Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired) Bronx Advisory Board Invites you to: “Mix It Up” for a great cause!
The Joy of Painting, Bronx Style? Beloved Artist, Daniel Hauben Gets His Own Show
Born and raised in the Bronx, Daniel Hauben has painted some of the most wonderful works of art depicting our beloved borough.
His paintings grace the new library at Bronx Community College and now the artist will have his own show starting this weekend on BronxNet.
Bronx Politics: Predictions Hit & Miss With A Dash of Fraud Allegations
So, first off…about last week’s predictions, well…some were spot on, some were off. Very surprised that Eliot Spitzer was defeated by Scott Stringer; this was a case of a lack of objectivity on my part.
Pics From the Bronx: Orchard Beach Classic Car & Motorcycle Show
Yesterday was the 13th annual Orchard Beach Classic Car & Motorcycle Show bringing toothed Bronx the largest show of its kind of a the East Coast.
Happy Mexican Independence Day!
We would like to wish our Mexican – American Bronxites a Happy Mexican Independence Day!
Las “Machinas” aka The Carnival: Memories From The Bronx
As children, the arrival of Las Machinas was one of the biggest highlights of our year or at the very least – the social season.
Overnight, a lot that was just filled with bricks, broken glass (along with broken dreams) would awaken covered in trucks bearing all the rides and concession stands.
- Hope for connecting The Bronx directly to Queens and Brooklyn via the Interborough Express is revived
- Historic $1 billion donation made to The Bronx’s Albert Einstein College of Medicine to provide free tuition
- New York City’s FIRST public observatory is opening in The Bronx this Spring!
- After 701 days, New York City finally sees at least an inch of snow in a day
- Apply now for brand new affordable apartments as low as $617 for a 1 bedroom in Mott Haven