Economy

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

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

Melrose nonprofit helps undocumented workers apply for pandemic aid
Next application session is scheduled for Sept. 15 The Bronx Documentary Center is working to

Bronx on its way to economic recovery, says State Comptroller
After a decade of economic growth, the Bronx took a heavy hit from the pandemic,

Marijuana legalization to bring economic opportunity in the South Bronx
With recreational use of marijuana now legal in New York, many in the South Bronx

Options for finding Bronx-based employment and training
As restrictions from COVID-19 loosen and more Bronx residents return to work or seek work,

Here’s a list of business- and economic-focused organizations in the Bronx
Whether you’re a business that’s just starting up or one that’s been around for years,