Coqui Mexicano Makes It To the New York Times!
What can our Melrose community do for you? Well for starters if one of our own is in trouble we…
May 11, 2010
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Melrose Just Got Greener – El Jardin De Selene Is Officially Open
One of the most long awaited developments in Melrose, El Jardine de Selene is now officially open. The LEED-Gold (certification…
May 6, 2010
"The Price is Life" – Opening Reception Today At LDR Studio Gallery
I had the of attending a semi-private tour of "The Price is Life" at the LDR Studio Gallery in Port…
May 5, 2010
NY Daily News Picks Up A Welcome2Melrose Exclusive!
Welcome2Melrose first told you about our beloved Coqui Mexicano being served with eviction papers a few weeks ago. Since then,…
May 5, 2010
Being Green Isn't Just About Changing Your Light Bulbs…
So you go to the local hardware store or Home Depot and purchase that compact florescent light bulb (CFLs) because…
May 4, 2010
City Officials Break Ground at Via Verde
The usual brass was on hand today at the official ground breaking ceremony in Melrose for the ambitious and long…
May 4, 2010
Organic Pasta, Veggies and 'Shrooms Oh My!
So today was MUCH better than yesterday's dreadful meal of fried wings and french fries. I decided to make up…
May 4, 2010
So I Failed Miserably
You would think that after attending and participating at the Bronx Food Summit that I would have made a better…
May 2, 2010
Trying To Be Green In The South Bronx
Today, on May Day, I have decided to chronicle my journey as a South Bronx resident who is trying to…
May 1, 2010
Meet the "Mayor" of Melrose at the Bronx Food Summit
Tomorrow, Saturday May 1st you can meet me, the "Mayor" of Melrose as well as a bunch of other great…
April 30, 2010
A Community Saves A Local Restaurant From Eviction
The much loved neighborhood establishment, Coqui Mexicano, has been SAVED! After a court date yesterday to appeal the unexpected eviction…
April 28, 2010
BREAKING NEWS – Motorcyclist Hit by Truck on Third Avenue
Paramedics as well as police from the 40th precinct raced to the intersection of Third Avenue and East 158th Street responding…
April 28, 2010