The Bronx Italian Immigrant Who Helped Construct the Empire State Building
This article was originally published on May 1, 2015 and we are republishing to note that sadly, Florinda "Fiore" Conte…
December 5, 2019
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Bronx Born & Raised Actress Shelley Morrison, Who Played Rosario on ‘Will & Grace’ Dead at 83
Best known for her role as Rosario, Karen Walker's maid on Will & Grace, Bronx born and raised actress, Shelley…
December 2, 2019
C-3PO, The Iconic Star Wars Droid, Almost Had a “Bronx Accent” According to Actor
A version of this article was originally published on December 15, 2015 when Star Wars: The Force Awakens opened up.…
November 25, 2019
Construction Begins on the South Bronx’s $950 Million Luxury Waterfront Development
Construction recently began at 2401 Third Avenue for Bankside, a new 1,350 unit market-rate luxury waterfront development in the South…
November 21, 2019
Evictions Drop Across New York City—Except The Bronx
While foreclosures are down in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island, that is not the case in The Bronx where…
November 20, 2019
Lottery Now Open for 161 New Apartments in Melrose
A brand new development in the Melrose neighborhood of The Bronx that's nearing completion is now accepting applications for some…
November 18, 2019
New, Earlier Ferry Departure at Soundview Now Available
Bronx residents asked for it and now they have it: A ferry that arrives at Wall Street before 7AM. After…
November 14, 2019
MTA’s New Fare System, OMNY, to Arrive in The Bronx Next Month
Starting next month, some Bronx residents will no longer have to swipe their MetroCard to use the subway but will…
November 13, 2019
Help Design a New Waterfront Park in the South Bronx
This Thursday, November 14, the New York City Economic Development Corporation will host the first pubic design workshop for a…
November 12, 2019
Cold Truth for NYCHA Residents: No New State-Funded Boilers for Four Years or More
The Marble Hill Houses won’t see new boilers for a few more winters. Photo: Gabriel Sandoval/THE CITY This story was originally published on…
November 12, 2019
Retired NYPD Detective Talks About His Life & Living in Longwood for Over 75 Years
Roland Lopez is a retired NYPD detective who has lived in the Longwood Historic District since 1942. He was born…
November 7, 2019
Housing Lottery Now Open for New Affordable Housing in Bedford Park
New York City's affordable housing lottery is now open for a new residential development in the Bedford park neighborhood of…
November 6, 2019