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Seven years ago we responded to an “article” in The New York Times that asked…
Although the last synagogue in the South Bronx closed over a decade ago, the area…
In what is now the longest ever government shutdown in American history, thousands of Bronx…
After being closed for five months for renovations, the 167th Street and Grand Concourse Station…
After two years of outreach and community engagement, local Bronx artists are finally moving into…
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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Landmark Bronx General Post Office in Contract for Sale in the High $70 millions
In October, Welcome2TheBronx broke the story that the Bronx General Post Office was up for sale again, now, it has been confirmed that the beloved landmark building is under contract for sale in the high $70 millions. It’s been less than 5 years since YoungWoo and Associates purchased the property from the United States Postal…
Confirmed: Yolanda’s Restaurant to Become Market-Rate Apartments; Rendering Revealed
Just days after Melrose was declared one of NYC’s hottest neighborhoods for 2019, a developer has confirmed that they’re bringing market-rate rentals to the area where Yolanda’s Restaurant currently stands on 149th Street. After we did some further research, it appears that the bulk of the building will be constructed at 148th Street on what…
Melrose in The Bronx Listed As One of NYC’s Hottest Neighborhoods for 2019
With 1,902 residential apartments under construction spread across 19 developments and a median 1 bedroom asking rent of $1,595 a month, Localize.city has listed Melrose in the South Bronx as one of NYC’s hottest neighborhoods for 2019. This isn’t even including the over 6,000 units of housing that has been constructed in the area since…
Yolanda’s Restaurant in the South Bronx to be Replaced by Two 8-Story Residential Buildings
According to filings at the Department of Buildings and an article in The Real Deal, plans have been filed to construct two 8-story residential buildings where Yolanda’s Italian restaurant has stood for 59 years. As per the plans, the buildings will be 8 stories tall with 123 residential units and ground floor retail space. The…
A Christmas Miracle! The Bronx Christmas House is Lit Once Again!
With less than a week left until Christmas, the Garabedian home at 1605 Pelham Parkway, aka the Bronx Christmas House, is once again lit in its guady splendor! Last week we reported that the home, which was usually lit by Thanksgiving, was notably dark well past its typical start date much to the sadness of…
WATCH: Never Mess With a Bronx Woman; Local Takes Down Would-Be Car Thief
“Welcome to the f****** Bronx!” That’s what one Bronx woman shouted as she recorded a 49 year old woman taking justice into her own hands. According to the accounts, a woman left her car running as it warmed up before taking her kids to school and when she came back she saw a man inside…