50 homegrown ways to better the Bronx
Bronx-based businesses and organizations have come up with 50 ways to improve the borough’s economic equity – and hopefully bring it in line with more prosperous parts of New York…
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…
The South Bronx’s economy grows amid challenges
The South Bronx has shown impressive economic growth in recent years, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s the conclusion of a new report released Tuesday by State…
How much will your Thanksgiving dinner cost?
Editor’s note: Here is an update on last week’s holiday dinner story and price table, reflecting price reductions ranging up to 22% that most stores have made since last week…
BronxNet: New location, more tech for Bronx visual creatives
Mott Haven is now home to a futuristic television, film and video studio designed to propel creative Bronxites to a national level. BronxNet, the local news and public access station,…
Bronx jobless rate continues to improve, but still more than double the national rate
Bronx County’s unemployment rate is recovering from 2020 pandemic highs, but it remains the highest in New York State, according to new data released by the state Labor Department. While…
Hunts Point to receive a $140 million investment under mayor’s recovery plan
Hunts Point is slated to receive a $140 million investment, under a new economic recovery plan for the city that Mayor Eric Adams has announced. The recovery initiative, called, “Rebuild,…