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Tops in The Bronx: Tracing the Borough’s Tallest Buildings

This article has been reprinted with permission and originally appeared in the Bronx County Historical Society Journal, Volume LV, Numbers 1 & 2 Spring/Fall 2018. When the 227-foot tall Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary held its dedication ceremony on December 23, 1888,[1] the New York World proclaimed it the “largest…

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WATCH: The Bronx’s First Rooftop Restaurant Opens Today

Melrose—After 5 years since the Bronx General Post Office was sold for $19 million to be converted into a mixed-use retail market destination, the first business is set to open today. Zona de Cuba, is a massive Cuban themed restaurant and entertainment space occupying 7,500 square feet of interior space on the rooftop and another…

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Mega $3.5 Billion Bronx Waterfront Development, ‘Fordham Landing’ Proposed

A developer, who last month purchased 12 acres along the Harlem River for $32 million, is proposing a mega development that would include thousands of residential units, a hotel, and even a science center. Dynamic Star is seeking to develop the prime waterfront land directly south of the University Heights Bridge at Fordham Road next…

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Forward Thinking: Carmelo Anthony Eyes South Bronx Site for New Athletic Facility

Carmelo Anthony may be expanding his footprint in the South Bronx. The former Knick recently met with Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. to talk about a “basketball facility” proposed for 845 East 136 Street in Port Morris, according to documents obtained by THE CITY. The forward nicknamed “Melo” has been holding meetings to gauge…

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WATCH: Bronx Filmmaker’s Documentary on Hurricane Maria’s Aftermath to Debut on Netflix This Month

Bronx filmmaker and cinematographer Nadia Hallgren’s 37-minute short documentary, After Maria, premieres on Netflix this week After Maria follows three Puerto Rican women and their families after Hurricane Maria as they struggle to get their lives back after the catastrophic storm that left thousands dead, something exacerbated by the Trump administration’s abysmal response to the…

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