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“Saggers” Beware

You’ve all seen it… teenage and grown-ass (pun intended) men walking around with their pants…

Down With ‘SoBro’

Originally posted on Welcome2Melrose.com Realtors…we love and hate you in New York City oh so…

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Write Flow’s First Public Reading of Works In Progress at Coqui Mexicano

Come join us for this wonderful experience at Coqui Mexicano tomorrow.   More information about Write Flow coming soon! This Saturday, April 16 at 3 pm https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=184288351617761 a Public Reading of WORKS IN PROGRESS by Write Flow   ~ a creative writing workshop for women of color ~ Women in the workshop will read a selection of…

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Bronx Children’s Museum Debuting – On Wheels

The Bronx’ first children’s museum, to be housed in the Old Powerhouse Station in Mill Pond Park, is going to start touring the Bronx. This is a great way to get the buzz going on this endeavor and engaging the community as the bus goes from neighborhood to neighborhood on monthly tours. Read more:  http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/bronx/2011/04/14/2011-04-14_museum_puts_wheels_on_the_bus.html…

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Census Data Shows Melrose Is One Fastest Growing Neighborhoods

With the release of recent census data, Melrose has officially become one of the fastest growing neighborhoods in New York City. Construction of thousands of rental units in dozens of buildings as well as hundreds of 2-3 family townhouses contributed to the over 27% meteoric rise in population. In data released by the city, Melrose…

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Healthy Lunching In Melrose

If you find yourself in the Hub in Melrose and are craving something healthy to eat, come to PeaceLove Café at 617 Melrose Avenue between East 151st and East 152nd Streets.  It’s a great place to unwind and relax in a peaceful atmosphere and enjoy a variety of healthy eats.  Everything is freshly made with…

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Four Generations In A Landmark Mott Haven Townhouse

Meet Carol Zakaluk of Mott Haven who owns a couple of townhouses on the historic Bertine block.  For almost a century, prosperous times, neighborhood decay and now renaissance and through four generations this home has remained in one family. NYTimes: Lair and Sanctuary in the South Bronx http://nyti.ms/gzUT7N

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