One of our favorite neighborhoods in The Bronx is Little Italy in Belmont. We’ve written about this gem of a neighborhood on numerous occasions and it’s simply because it’s one of the…
WATCH: Bronx Raised Legend, Rita Moreno, Dancing On Her 87th Birthday
Puerto Rican born and Bronx raised icon, Rita Moreno, ushered in her 87th birthday dancing mambo! The legendary actress and entertainer has a career that stretches over 70 years and this week’s…
Old City Island Bridge Heading to the Ocean to Expand Artificial Reef
The remnants of the beloved old City Island Bridge, which was closed off to traffic on December 18, 2015 before being dismantled, are headed to the Atlantic Ocean. After serving residents of…
35 Year Old Bronx Diner Closes After Landlord Refuses to Renew Lease
Crown Diner has been serving the South Bronx community under the shadow of Yankee Stadium (both old and new) for the past 35 years.
Now, thanks to greed, the 24 hour spot closed on Sunday after the landlord refused to renew the lease.
NYC Public Advocate Candidate Melissa Mark-Viverito Launches Plan for Legalization of Marijuana & Use Revenue to Fix MTA
Former New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, who represented the South Bronx, is running for New York City Public Advocate and today launched a 4-point plan, called Weed for Rails, which calls for the legalization of marijuana and utilize no less than 50% of the tax revenue from its sale to fund much needed improvements to our transit infrastructure.
Developer Receives $120 Million Loan for Betances Houses Repairs & New Construction
RDC Development, along with Wavecrest management snagged a $120 million loan to make upgrades to the 1,088 unit NYCHA Betances Houses development in Mott Haven. Just last month the de Blasio administration…
NYCHA in Crisis: Bronx Residents Forced to Fetch Water From Hydrant
This is a scene you would not expect to see in the City of New York, let alone America. Hundreds of residents were forced to fetch water from a fire hydrant this…
Share Your Ideas for the Restoration of the Orchard Beach Pavilion!
With $50 million pledged to restore the landmarked Orchard Beach Pavilion the next phase in bringing this beauty back to its former glory is happening tomorrow, Tuesday December 4 at Lehman High…
WATCH: Casa Amadeo, NYC’s OLDEST Latino Music Store
Earlier this year we published an article on Casa Amadeo and its legacy as NYC’s oldest Latino music store. Today we’re happy to share this video done by Historic District Council highlighting…
For Sale: South Bronx Waterfront Lot Asking For $30 Million
It’s been almost 10 years since the Lower Concourse in Mott Haven was rezoned back in 2009 during the Bloomberg administration. But now interest in along the waterfront is heating up. 399…
Construction Begins on TWO 25 Story Luxury Buildings on South Bronx Waterfront
Welcome to the end of the South Bronx as we know it. The first market-rate luxury high rises have begun construction along the South Bronx waterfront in Port Morris. But in a…
Another Luxury Condo Coming to the South Bronx
A new condominium, the “Hello W” is coming to Morrisania after a developer purchased a lot at 1049 Washington Avenue and E 165th Street for $11.3 million. According to The Real Deal,…