Dr. Richard Izquierdo (not to be confused by the embattled Richard Izquierdo Arroyo – grand…
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Assurance Wireless, a new cell phone service operating under the Sprint Prepaid division, will be…
Assurance Wireless, a new cell phone service operating under the Sprint Prepaid division, will be…
What can our Melrose community do for you? Well for starters if one of our…
One of the most long awaited developments in Melrose, El Jardine de Selene is now…
I had the of attending a semi-private tour of “The Price is Life” at the…
- Scenes of love at Bronx Pride
- Massive fire sweeps through The Hub destroying six business including beloved Holland Textiles
- Welcome2TheBronx Launches Mission-Driven Merchandise Brand to Support Local Community
- Housing lottery launches for brand new and truly affordable housing in The Bronx
- DON’T PANIC: No, the giant, “flying” Joro spiders heading to NYC aren’t dangerous or deadly
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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Being Green Isn't Just About Changing Your Light Bulbs…
So you go to the local hardware store or Home Depot and purchase that compact florescent light bulb (CFLs) because we’re told that it’s great for the environment since it uses 75% less energy than a conventional incandescent bulb. You go home, replace the bulb and voila – you think you are now a happy…
City Officials Break Ground at Via Verde
The usual brass was on hand today at the official ground breaking ceremony in Melrose for the ambitious and long awaited Via Verde (spanish for “Green Way”) development. Attending the ceremony was Secretary Shawn Donovan, the 15th Secretary for Housing and Urban Development of the United States, Council Speaker, Christine Quinn, Bronx Borough President, Ruben Diaz, Jr…
Organic Pasta, Veggies and 'Shrooms Oh My!
So today was MUCH better than yesterday’s dreadful meal of fried wings and french fries. I decided to make up for my poor choice by going to the South Bronx Food Cooperative on Third Avenue and East 158th Street. I picked up some portobello mushrooms, veggie pasta and spinach – all organic and all by…
So I Failed Miserably
You would think that after attending and participating at the Bronx Food Summit that I would have made a better choice in eating but such is the danger of living in a Food Desert – it’s easier to eat something that kills rather than nourishes. Last night I ordered fried wings and french fries from…
Trying To Be Green In The South Bronx
Today, on May Day, I have decided to chronicle my journey as a South Bronx resident who is trying to be green including but not limited to eating healthy and in a green fashion. Why May 1st? Well I decided to take advantage of today’s first ever, Bronx Food Summit which brought together people from…
Meet the "Mayor" of Melrose at the Bronx Food Summit
Tomorrow, Saturday May 1st you can meet me, the “Mayor” of Melrose as well as a bunch of other great Melrose residents, business owners (such as Darada David of PeaceLove Cafe)and Bronxites as well at the first ever Bronx Food Summit at Hostos Community College from 9AM – 5PM.Please come meet members of the South…
- Scenes of love at Bronx Pride
- Massive fire sweeps through The Hub destroying six business including beloved Holland Textiles
- Welcome2TheBronx Launches Mission-Driven Merchandise Brand to Support Local Community
- Housing lottery launches for brand new and truly affordable housing in The Bronx
- DON’T PANIC: No, the giant, “flying” Joro spiders heading to NYC aren’t dangerous or deadly