Boro Prez Ruben Diaz Jr Denies Gentrification in The Bronx; Here’s Our List Proving Him Wrong
This morning on the Brian Lehrer show, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr said that he thinks gentrification is wrong…
November 24, 2015
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Councilwoman Arroyo’s Abrupt Retirement, More Food Along the 2 Train, & The Worst Slumlords|Bronx AM Links
This morning's top stories (we didn't forget about you yesterday, there just wasn't enough newsworthy items for a list!) are…
November 24, 2015
Scandal Plagued Councilwoman Maria del Carmen Arroyo To Step Down
Welcome2TheBronx has just learned from The Observer that New York City Councilwoman Maria del Carmen Arroyo—the politician from The South…
November 23, 2015
19th Century Torah Rescued From Nazis Finds New Home in The Bronx
A Torah scroll from 1880 that originated in the town of Domazlice, Czech Republic, has made its way to Calvary…
November 23, 2015
Legionnaires Update, Migration Stories, Puerto Rican Heritage Artist & Book Expo|Bronx PM Links
Legionnaires update on the second outbreak in The Bronx in Morris Park, Puerto Rican Heritage Month's Artist and Book Expo…
November 20, 2015
1 Millionth Tree Planted in The Bronx Celebrated By Residents, Elected Officials & Of Course, Bette Midler
Today was a special day in The Bronx at Joyce Kilmer Park on 161st Street and The Grand Concourse. Local…
November 20, 2015
A Look Inside the Changing Bronx General Post Office, Green Taxis, & 4 Apartment Buildings Get Major Makeover|Bronx AM Links
The top story this morning continues to be how community boards across New York City are striking down de Blasio's…
November 20, 2015
Pandas Coming to The Bronx, South Carolina Crabs In Our Borough, and New Doc Explores Struggling Single Dads|Bronx PM Links
Pandas in The Bronx, buying South Carolina crabs right here in our borough, and a new documentary explores the difficulty…
November 19, 2015
New York Times Poll Suggests 36% of Bronx Residents Struggling To Get By
The New York Times has released an article on a recent poll they conducted which indicates that roughly half of…
November 19, 2015
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Councilmember Torres & NYCHA Infill, and South Bronx Pride
On Bronx AM Links we have stories on standing proud of being from the South Bronx, Supreme Court Justice Sonia…
November 19, 2015
Bronx Boro Board and Prez Votes No on Changes to Zoning Text
Last week we reported that 9 of 12 Bronx Community Boards had voted down any changes to the zoning text…
November 19, 2015
Piano District Billboard Ad GONE; Replaced With Ad for Ice Cream
It was up for barely a month yet it made headlines around the world and now it's gone—the Piano District…
November 19, 2015