Google Disses The Bronx
Last week we received a bit of annoying news on Twitter: Google (or rather their algorithm) stereotypes The Bronx. When…
April 3, 2017
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Watch: Zaro’s is Returning to Parkchester!
Back in April, Welcome2TheBronx broke this exclusive story that Zaro's is coming back to Parkchester after closing its store in…
April 3, 2017
South Bronx Waterfront Development by Chetrit and Somerset Partners To Cost Over $600 Million; Developers Seeking $500 Million Loan
The masterminds behind the failed "Piano District" rebranding of the South Bronx neighborhood of Port Morris are seeking a $500…
March 30, 2017
Another Blink Fitness Coming To The Bronx
Five years ago, Blink Fitness opened their first gym in The Bronx at St Ann's Terrace in Melrose. Now, the…
March 29, 2017
NYC Council Participatory Budgeting Voting is Here! Vote Where Your Tax Dollars Should Go!
Participatory Budgeting has increased from just 3 New York City Council Districts in The Bronx that participated in last year's…
March 28, 2017
First Official Co-Working Office Space Coming To The Bronx
Calling all Bronx entrepreneurs! MELROSE—Finishing touches are being made at Bronx Coworks, an office sharing space at The Hub in…
March 24, 2017
Your Guide to Melrose: The Bronx in Technicolor Glory | Village Voice
Last year I was hired to write a piece for NYC neighborhoods for the Village Voice and it was finally…
March 22, 2017
Nilka Martell: Your Neighborhood Ambassador to Parkchester, the Bronx | Village Voice
NY1 called me the “Mayor of Parkchester.” I’ve been there for decades. I love the diversity. And I’m a single…
March 22, 2017
Fordham Launches The Bronx Italian-American History Initiative
Throughout the history of The Bronx there have been many immigrant groups that make up the beautiful tapestry of our…
March 22, 2017
This is Your NYC Subway Map For The Blizzard—ALL ABOVE GROUND STATIONS WILL BE CLOSED
As the city braces for a potentially deadly blizzard, the MTA will be shutting down all bus service and subway…
March 13, 2017
WATCH: Official Trailer for The Get Down Part 2
The second half of Baz Luhrman and Netflix's The Get Down finally got a release date and we'll be able…
March 11, 2017
Bronx Artists: Apply For A $200K Public Art Commission
The city has issued a Request For Expression of Interest (RFEI) for a $200,000 public art commission for The Bronx's…
March 10, 2017