Study will monitor FreshDirect trucks
The food giant FreshDirect is scheduled to move its headquarters to Port Morris before the end of the year. A new study by Columbia University aims to measure the impact…
BLOX rallies residents to reclaim space under neglected bridge
After years of neglect, the run-down Third Avenue Bridge is getting a thorough cleaning, thanks to some engaged residents and neighborhood organizations.
Board 1 narrowly approves residential tower on Concourse
An ambitious proposal for a 26-story building on the Grand Concourse narrowly passed a preliminary vote of Community Board 1, as board members repeatedly rejected reassurances by developers and a…
Citi Bike is Bronx-bound
Bronx bicyclists may soon have reason to rejoice, because the city's popular bike-sharing program could be making its next stop here in the near future.
Crossing the Bruckner still a dangerous affair
The six-lane Bruckner Boulevard has one of the highest traffic volumes in the city, and was the scene for three vehicular deaths in March and April. As a result, neighbors…
FDNY tries out new carbon-cutting technology
Pollution from exhaust fumes has long presented a major health hazard for residents of the South Bronx, but a new initiative by the fire department aims to put a dent…
Bronx bikers honor accident victims
Advocates continue push for enhanced safety in trouble spots Despite freezing winds, a small group of bikers gathered at the entrance to the Willis Avenue Bridge in Mott Haven on…
MTA will repair Concourse elevator after 40 years
The MTA recently announced it will allocate $45 million from its 2016 Capital Budget to replace the old elevator, and build a new one on the east side of the…