Bronx Brewery celebrates new beer release at annual Sweatbox Party
The Bronx Brewery will celebrate the release of its newest beer at its annual Sweatbox Party on Feb. 22 at its headquarters at 856 East 136th Street in Port Morris.…
Plastic bag ban leaves small businesses blowing in the wind
A couple weeks ahead of the statewide ban on plastic bags, Nancy Testa wanted to test the waters. For Valentine’s Day, with a line stretching outside the door, Testa decided…
Final hearing this Thursday for MTA’s Bronx bus network redesign
The public will have one last chance to comment on the MTA’s proposed final plan of the Bronx bus network redesign. They will hold a public hearing on Thursday evening…
Food Bazaar serves need for fresh food, but bodegas still have their place
From the moment you walk inside the doors, the chill of the produce section grabs your attention. The rows of fruits and vegetables at the new Food Bazaar at Bronx…
Families look to combat youth violence
Melrose and Mott Haven parents and teenagers gathered recently for a different style of team competition. Their challenge: to figure out what drives youth violence and how to divert teens…
Developer presents proposal for new building
Details about a new proposal for a new eight-story apartment building at 450 E. 158th Street were made public Wednesday. Doreen Straka, chief operating officer of Jericho Project, a 36-year-old…
Reckless drivers may face new penalties
Reckless drivers in the city may need to head to school or risk losing their wheels. The City Council passed legislation that requires drivers who collect multiple camera violations within…
Bronx Museum to hold annual Visionaries gala
The Bronx Museum of the Arts will hold its annual benefit on Monday, March 2, to support its free admission policy, its arts education programs that reach more than 16,000…