This coming Thursday, December 17th from 3:00PM – 7:00PM, talented junior high school and high…
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No information was provided, however the bright yellow sign was on the door and domino…
With the opening of Mill Pond Park, residents in Melrose and the Lower Concourse area…
Last night at Hostos Community College, the Longwood Arts Gallery was abuzz with activity for…
MELROSE—The Bronx’s oldest commercial shopping district, The Hub is about to get its first luxury high-rise and it was only a matter of time before it happened given what’s been going on…
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Parranda @ Coqui Mexicano – A Puerto Rican Holiday Tradition Continues on the Mainland
Today at Coqui Mexicano, the community was treated to amazing fine Puerto Rican and Mexican cuisine with their first ever Parranda Navideña which is Puerto Rican Christmas Caroling. Parrandas are composed of a bunch of locals who dance, sing and play traditional Puerto Rican bomba y plena christmas songs and the likes. The food was absolutely amazing,…
Happy Thanksgiving – Immaculate Conception Style
Today while most of us may be fortunate enough to spend Thanksgiving with family and loved ones, there are still many out there who cannot for various reasons, whether economic or simply that they are just alone for the holidays. For the past 33 years, Immaculate Conception Church on East 150th Street at the corner…
Welcome to Melrose Gets Major Attention!
The buzz about the possibility of reviving the Old Bronx Courthouse and the exclusive visit by yours truly to the landmark building this past Monday has caught the attention of 2 of the most important news sources for all that is Real Estate in New York City, Curbed and The Real Deal. Much to my surprise,…
The Old Bronx Courthouse – An Old Tomb is Opened…
Yesterday under cloudy skies and with a chill in the air, 5 individuals from all walks of life entered the Old Bronx Courthouse. A little after noon, Henry Weinstein, owner of the landmarked building opened the gates and we all followed him inside eager with anticipation and emotions probably not too dissimilar to an archaeologist…
Breath of Life to Come to the Old Bronx Courthouse?
A few days ago I received an email from a friend and colleague of Henry Weinstein, who is the owner of the Old Bronx Courthouse, about what my thoughts as well as the community at-large would be on what should be done with the Old Courthouse while keeping in mind that SELLING IS NOT AN…
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Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church and School Now in their 97th Year serving Melrose and the surrounding communities! 838 Brook Avenue at the Corner of East 159th Street.