So apparently someone thinks River Avenue should already be changed to RIVERA Avenue in honor of retired Yankee Mariano Rivera.
What do you guys think?
LATEST NEWS
In her first post for Welcome2TheBronx, Vanessa Ferreira (aka Vanessa Chica to most of us) brings us a new play, Soledad Speaks, which opens up downtown this week.
With over 20% of the Bronx’s population of Puerto Rican decent, this is sure to be of major local interest to many.
SPEAKER CARL?
As Shelly Silver is approaching what looks like *might* be the end of his decades long reign as State Assembly Speaker, insiders are speculating about who might emerge as his replacement.
Just about a year ago, a group of intrepid Bronxites from all walks of life with varying talents decided to get together and form The Bronx Filmmakers.
Directly across the street from the Opera House Hotel will rise a new mixed-use development that promises to bring 191 permanent jobs to the neighborhood along with 151 construction jobs.
Called Triangle Plaza Hub and once completed will house a campus for Metropolitan College, a Fine Fare supermarket as well as provide new retail opportunities for the area.
- The Orchid Show: Mexican Modernism Brings Bold Colors and Vibrant Culture to The Bronx
- One month later, Congestion Pricing appears to be working despite critics’ opposition
- First ICE raid under Trump hits The Bronx in the early morning hours
- Construction underway on massive apartment building next to the historic High Bridge
- After 115 years, historic All Hallows High School in The Bronx will close this year
In a few years, the historic High Bridge, New York City’s oldest bridge, will have a massive next door neighbor which will block its view that many Bronx residents in the neighborhood…
LATEST NEWS
Community Board 1 REJECTS FreshDirect’s Land Use Modification Request Needed To Move To The Bronx
This past Wednesday September 25th, in a surprise community board meeting which was not announced to the public, Community Board 1 not only rejected the minutes of July’s chaotic meeting on FreshDirect but voted overwhelmingly to REJECT the company’s request for a much needed land use modification.
The Oysters Are Back! Bronx River Now Home to 100,000 Oysters
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.
Gardens of Melrose: A. Badillo Garden
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.
Bronx Politics: Bob Not-So-Thorough-Setter?
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.
Refugee Hotel Opens This Friday At The Bronx Documentary Center
Hundreds of refugees are placed in New York City each year, and of those more than 90% are resettled in the Bronx.
Celebrity-Inspired Fashion in the Bronx
Check out this Intersections video from the NYTIMES on Bronxites’ Celebrity Inspired Fashion.
Who are you inspired by?
- The Orchid Show: Mexican Modernism Brings Bold Colors and Vibrant Culture to The Bronx
- One month later, Congestion Pricing appears to be working despite critics’ opposition
- First ICE raid under Trump hits The Bronx in the early morning hours
- Construction underway on massive apartment building next to the historic High Bridge
- After 115 years, historic All Hallows High School in The Bronx will close this year