The Bronx is booming as population is just hundreds away from the historical high set in 1970. As New York City hits a record 8.6 million residents, our borough’s population continues to…
Today, NYC City Council approved the rezoning which pushes forward the redevelopment of the old Spofford Juvenile Detention Center in Hunts Point. Known as The Peninsula, the $300 million development will bring…
As expected, the New York City Council approved the controversial and massive 93-block Jerome Avenue Rezoning paving the way for gentrification and displacement. No, this isn’t hyperbole as we already know that…
Protesters from The Bronx have stopped NYC Council Stated Meeting to approve the Jerome Avenue Rezoning during Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson’s speech. Protesters began yelling demanding “WHAT DO WE WANT? AFFORDABLE HOUSING!” “WHEN…
Two new “affordable” housing developments in The Bronx are now accepting applications. Located in the Longwood and Mount Hope neighborhoods, these developments bring with them 170 units combined into the affordable housing…
A great article delves into the history of Zaro’s Bakery as well their claim to having invented the delicious and iconic black and white cookies. Whether or not they were the first,…
Can shipping containers be the next wave in affordable housing construction? One real estate developer from The Bronx seems to think so. Nyron Chin-Sang, founder of Gold Key Group and is from…
This Thursday, March 22nd, RuPaul’s Drag Race will premier its 10th season and will feature Bronx-based drag queen Monét X Change. Born in Brooklyn, Miss X Change now resides in our borough…
This summer The Bronx is finally getting a ferry service in Soundview but we can’t help think that other Bronx neighborhoods can benefit. The first one that comes to mind (and is…
In a few days it will be exactly 6 months that Hurricane Maria landed in Puerto Rico leaving behind an unimaginable devastation which triggered yet another massive migration from the island towards…
The popular Irish pub in Riverdale, An Beal Bocht, hosted the world’s smallest St Patrick’s Day parade to help feed the homeless. According to PIX11 news, the parade route is all of…
Each week we’re aiming to highlight different aspects of our beautiful Bronx through our extensive archives of pictures. We hope you enjoy these images and keep coming back for more. Oh, and…
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