Category Archives: The Bronx

Ticket Sales Reinforce Signs of Recession

Posted on December 14, 2008 by mp077536

“The Recession on the way, hey, but on another note, a lot of sounding like Young, tell’em register to quote,” is the opening line of the remixed version of Young Jeezy‘s “Put On” featuring Jay-Z. What’s the connection here to … Continue reading →

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We Believe In Change, It Starts With Barack!

Posted on November 7, 2008 by danadane

“It’s definitely time for a change,” said Sharon Julian at an Oct. 31 “Rally for Obama” event in Co-Op City in the Bronx. It was a diverse crowd, yet they had one hope, one goal in mind — get as amny voters … Continue reading →

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No commuter rail for Co-op City, yet

Posted on October 13, 2008 by danadane

Residents of Co-Op City, a huge housing complex in the northeastern part of the Bronx, have longed for the time when they get direct train service into Manhattan. A Metro-North Railroad stop would be a great addition to the existing … Continue reading →

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Price vs. Quality

Posted on April 1, 2008 by

For the past 15 years Happy Wok has been the most popular Chinese restaurant in the 10451 zip code area. The restaurant sits on the corner of 157th Street and Gerard Avenue, and it has been untouchable by competitors. Over … Continue reading →

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735, a Nuisance to 311

Posted on March 4, 2008 by

Since January 2008 there have been over 153 noise complaints to 311 from the 10451 zip code area in the Bronx. This Bronx area is ranking at number one right now as the most noise complaints to 311. This comes … Continue reading →

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Golden Krust Is At It Again…

Posted on February 26, 2008 by

Golden Krust has done it again; hopefully they will get it right the 111th time around. In a matter of two years Golden Krust has closed and opened a location on the same street. The first restaurant was located on … Continue reading →

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Superintendent Kills Daughter Over IM

Posted on February 21, 2008 by

Residents at this 7 story Walton Avenue apartment building are still in shock after 34-year-old Miguel Matias their superintendent strangled and stuffed his 14-year-old daughter in the boiler on Saturday morning. This brutal violence came after a heated argument between … Continue reading →

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Corners

Posted on April 26, 2007 by

Like the leaves that fall off the trees at autumn and slowly reappear at springtime, so it is with the guys who stand on the corner. During the harsh winter months they vanish only to return with the sunlight of … Continue reading →

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Fire

Posted on March 22, 2007 by

Â Recently, a Bronx fire claimed the lives of eight children and one adult.Â It has been called one of the worst fires in history. However, it serves as a reminder of another deadly fire that took place in the … Continue reading →

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Illegal hotel options

Posted on February 22, 2007 by

Low-housing options are becoming scarce, due to many high-rises and condominiums being erected. Many of the existing low-rent apartments are being phased out, as landlords are now increasing rent. Another reason apartments are hard to find may be due to … Continue reading →

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Precinct activity in Upper Manhattan/Bronx

Posted on February 6, 2007 by

This article shows how different precincts in different neighborhoods deal with different crimes. Will numbers vary between the Upper West Side, Harlem, and the Bronx?

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