Tariffs and tension rankle Third Avenue businesses
From tariffs to public safety concerns, small business owners in the South Bronx face struggles to stay open. Small businesses in the South Bronx’s Hub are facing rising import costs…
Yemeni Americans who fought Trump’s Muslim ban, now voted him back in
Yemeni-American bodega owners in the Bronx, once key organizers of a major strike against then-President Donald Trump’s travel ban in New York, say they’ve shifted their support towards him. South…
Hunts Point Food Distribution Center businesses anticipate rising prices
If the Trump administration follows through on threats of mass deportation and tariffs, vendors at the Food Distribution Center could see higher prices – and so could consumers. The Hunts…
Third Avenue BID director envisions a revitalized mission
Every day, Pedro Suarez looks out at the Roberto Clemente Plaza from his office window at Third Avenue and sees litter and open-air drug use. These were two of the…
New robot unveiled at BronxNet to highlight technology equity
September saw an unusual visit to the South Bronx: a meeting between small business leaders, and “Sophia”, an AI-powered robot. Sophia is an AI “humanoid”, created by Hong Kong-based technology…
Third Avenue shops destroyed in four-alarm fire
A fire in the heart of Melrose’s commercial corridor gutted a row of businesses early Thursday morning. Three firefighters were injured while responding to the fire, none seriously.
Community Board 1 wants to meet liquor and cannabis license seekers
Applicants should attend meetings in person if they want local support for a license for their businesses, board says South Bronx cannabis dispensaries looking for community board support for license…
A nutty endeavor: South Bronx chef launches candied nut line
South Bronx chef Keesha O’Galdez didn’t set out to create her own candied nuts brand — but when it happened, she embraced it. Her serendipitous journey into the world of…