In the face of competition from the Mall at Bay Plaza that opened nearby in August, the business community on Fordham Road is working to keep their customer base.
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BID works to keep shoppers in Fordham amid mall opening
Posted on 10 October 2014.
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Art of Memory
Posted on 24 September 2014.
A Hunts Point art group remembers their murdered friend with a new show that includes the work of young artists from the South Bronx and beyond.
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Bronx celebrates cinematic masterpieces at inaugural film festival
Posted on 18 September 2014.
Yes the Bronx Film Festival hopes to showcase the borough’s renaissance and thriving possibility for Hollywood filming locations.
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Soundview’s booming juice bar market attracts customers, and some concerns
Posted on 15 September 2014.
Juice bars are booming in Soundview even as some medical experts raise concerns about their hidden dangers for diabetics
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“Know your rights” mural unveiled in Mott Haven
Posted on 08 September 2014.
The new “Know Your Rights” mural in Mott Haven was inspired by the community’s growing frustration with police violence.
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Bronx Muslim Leaders Aim to End “Destructive Talk”
Posted on 25 October 2012.
In a borough where Islam is the fastest-growing religion, Muslims in the Bronx want a more nuanced view on their faith.
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From Weeds to a Healthy Harvest at Fordham
Posted on 25 October 2012.
A student transformed abandoned land at Fordham University into an on-campus farm, offering fresh organic vegetables to both Fordham students and residents in the Bronx.
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Drive-by Wi-Fi Coming to a Project Near You
Posted on 18 October 2012.
The New York City Housing Authority hopes to help close the city’s digital divide by bringing wired vans to nine housing projects and other neighborhoods in the Bronx.
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