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The Bronx’s Clay Avenue Historic District Selected as One of ‘Six to Celebrate’

Located in Morrisania on Clay Avenue between 165th and 166th Streets, this tiny historic district has been selected by New…

  • History

Iconic History Channel Sign in The Bronx Permanently Coming Down

For years The History Channel neon sign has been a beacon to millions of travelers crossing the Harlem River into…

  • News

Legendary David Bowie Dead At 69 Once Performed in The Bronx

Folks woke up today to the news of the passing of the legendary David Bowie this morning in Manhattan surrounded…

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New York Botanical Garden Celebrates 125th Anniversary This Year; Celebration Starts With The Annual Orchid Show

As our beloved Bronx institution The New York Garden celebrates its 125th anniversary this year, they will be doing so…

  • Affordable Housing
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Another Hotel Coming To The South Bronx Along With 2 More “Affordable” Housing Buildings

The development and construction boom continues (frankly it hasn't stopped since the rise of Melrose Commons which reached a crescendo…

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3rd Annual Gentrification Conference This Sunday, Jan 10th

This Sunday from 2PM to 5PM, the 3rd Annual Bronx Gentrification Conference will be held, this time, at New Settlement…

  • Politics

Former City Councilwoman Maria Del Carmen Arroyo Abandons District For $200k+ Job

Money talks. After announcing her resignation from City Council late November, Maria del Carmen Arroyo cited her decision was due…

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First Sneak Peek at Baz Luhrmann’s South Bronx Netflix Series ‘The Get Down’

It's been almost a year since Netfilx and Baz Lurhman announced that they were embarking on producing a series based…

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Get A Discount to The Bronx Opera Company’s Upcoming ‘Regina’ Through Welcome2TheBronx!

As The Bronx Opera Company enters its 49th year of consecutive performances, they will be holding 4 performances this month…

  • People of The Bronx
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Thank You Doctor Zizmor! Renowned Dermatologist Retires; Sells Bronx Mansion for $3.075 Million

If you have been living in New York City for the last several decades (since the early 1980s to be…

  • Health

Medical Marijuana Dispensary in The Bronx Scheduled to Open This Month—Will it Happen?

After years of advocacy and pushing, New York State will finally be one of many that allows the prescription and…

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‘Jesus’ Mansion Constructed For His ‘Second Coming’ is For Sale in The Bronx for $10 Million

Yes, you read the headline correctly. Tucked away on the bluffs of Riverdale is a mansion that was constructed specifically…

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