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.
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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.
Please read the press release from the department of health on what to do if you ate at New Hawaii Sea Restaurant In the Westchester Square area of the Bronx. You may have been exposed to hepatitis a as 5 cases have already emerged from here.
- 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
- Popular German discount supermarket Lidl to open its first Bronx store next week!
- A new area code may be coming to NYC in 2026
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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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.
Hockey Legend, Mark Messier Is New CEO Of the Kingsbridge National Ice Center
Bronxites! Let us know what you think about the upcoming Kingsbridge National Ice Center. Do you think it’s going to be good for Kingsbridge and the Bronx?
Do you have any concerns about how this project will impact your community? Do share!
- 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
- Popular German discount supermarket Lidl to open its first Bronx store next week!
- A new area code may be coming to NYC in 2026