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…
New program encourages Bronx businesses to work together
Greater collaboration between South Bronx businesses may be on the horizon. The Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corp. (WHEDco) recently began a program focused on helping Bronx-based businesses by putting…
Mott Haven pharmacies persist amid industry shakeup
First, Rite Aid declared bankruptcy, then CVS and Walgreens staff walked out. The turmoil has been dubbed “Pharmageddon.” Yet the South Bronx’s independent pharmacies persist, even gaining business since Mott…