The first ever "Savor the Bronx" restaurant week from Nov. 1 to Nov. 13 will feature 20 percent discounts at participating restaurants and more.
A massive West Farms development project is moving closer to reality as the properties on which it will sit have been rezoned by the City Council. The mixed-use project will include 1,300 units (half of them affordable housing) and 46,000 square feet of retail space. It straddles both sides of the Cross Bronx Expressway. The Tremont Tribune reported on planning for the development back in June. Former Council Speaker Gifford Miller is a partner in the development firm, Signature Properties. More coverage here and here.
The Grand Concourse, from 153rd Street to 167th Street, was designated as a historic district by the city's Landmarks Preservation Commission yesterday. More history of the century-old thoroughfare here.
Trash output is down all over the city, except the Bronx. (Story is worth checking out for the lede alone:-)
A new species of bat is named for researcher at the Bronx Zoo.
The new Marion Avenue Neighborhood Association formed after a wild gun battled earlier this month on Oct. 9.
Bronx hip-hop duo Rebel Diaz performs their "We're the 99 percent" rap for Democracy Now!
Occupiers and Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition activists merged agendas on Saturday. Norwood News has the story.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Bronx News Roundup, Oct. 26
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