Riverdale Mansion Built for “Jesus Christ’s” Second Coming Finally Sells
The opulent 15,000 square foot Riverdale mansion which was built for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ finally has sold…
April 5, 2017
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NYC Council Proposes $50 Million for Half-Priced Metrocards for Low-Income New Yorkers
Roughly 800,000 low-income New Yorkers have enough to get to their jobs, schools, interviews, or simply getting around. For years,…
April 4, 2017
Citi Bike Finally Coming to The Bronx
Well maybe. The New York City Council has proposed $12 million in funding for Citi Bike as the only solution…
April 4, 2017
Take A Bronx Tour of The REAL Get Down
On April 23rd, Nilka Martell of Loving The Bronx will be conducting a 5k walking tour through the South Bronx…
April 3, 2017
Growing Up Gonzales: A Different Kind of Bronx Tale
Growing Up Gonzales, a play by Félix Rojas and performed by Andres "Chulisi" Rodríguez is a loving and brilliant tribute…
April 3, 2017
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
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