NYC & Company Launches ‘Virtual NYC’ Encouraging Digital Exploration of New York City
March 30, 2020: NYCGO
NYC & Company is highlighting way to experience the City’s iconic cultural scene. In Bronx Little Italy, visits the BIDs website for recipes from the neighborhood, information on where you can buy Little Italy in the Bronx Pasta Sauces, and great pictures of artisan products from a variety of local businesses. Read more, here.
Belmont bakery, neighboring business ensure they serve community during coronavirus outbreak
March 28, 2020: News 12 The Bronx
Madonia Bakery is open during the coronavirus outbreak, and continuing to provide their customers with fresh products and their employees with a safe working environment. The Belmont BID has created an online guide that shares updating information on the local businesses of the neighborhood. Watch the clips, here and here.
Support Little Italy and Shop (and Social Distance) with a Purpose
March 26, 2020: Bronx Times
For New Yorkers who practice social distancing and need to do their grocery shopping, the Bronx’s Little Italy is welcoming customers to the neighborhood as it has plenty of open air and inventory, the sidewalks are like aisles. While many of the eateries have been here for over 50 years, and experienced a lot of challenges, this pandemic has sent shortwaves and fear. Read more, here.
Bronx BIDs react to Coronavirus pandemic, provide hope for businesses
March 26, 2020: Bronx Times
The novel coronavirus is affecting people’s health as well as the economy and local businesses. During the pandemic, business improvement districts have stepped forward to provide support for businesses who are in dire need of assistance. The Belmont BID is alerting customers that many businesses offer shipping and curbside pickup. Read more, here.
Little Italy Recipes to Try at Home
March 20, 2020: The Bronx Socialite
Many people are currently staying home and cooking more than usual. Why not make some recipes straight from Bronx Little Italy, including pignoli cookies, manicotti, and red snapper! Read more, here.
Where to Order Fresh Italian Groceries from Home in NYC
March 20, 2020: La Cucina Italiana
Now’s the time to order Italian food and other delicacies to your stoop. Since 1915, Teitel Brothers has been stocked with fresh olive oil, canned tomatoes, olives, and dried goods. They’re currently offering delivery and shipping. Read more, here.
Bronx Little Italy is Open & Giving Recipes!
March 19, 2020: This is the Bronx
The Belmont BID wants you to know that many local businesses are open for their customers’ needs during this crisis. Remember to shop safely and support one of the City’s most lively immigrant communities. To help keep busy at home, the Belmont BID also has some neighborhood recipes you can try at home! Read more, here.
Arthur Avenue to have cleaning service indefinitely.
March 16, 2020: News 12 The Bronx
In an effort to maintain business as local merchants prepare for limited operations during the COVID-19 outbreak, the Belmont BID wants to assure shoppers that the neighborhood will have a cleaning service to keep common areas disinfected. Read more, here.
How Little-Italy Became Little Albanian-Mexican Italy
March 13, 2020: The New York Times
The New York Times covers how Belmont became the diverse thriving community it is today. Read more, here.
Owner of Enzo’s Discusses Being a Female Restaurant Owner
March 11, 2020: The Fordham Ram
Enzo’s has graced Arthur Avenue for the last 15 years. Maria Di Rende shares that after her husband, Enzo, passed away three years ago, no one knew what was going to happen to the restaurant. Although it’s not something she thought she would be doing, Maria has taken over and kept the restaurant running, not without challenges, especially as a woman. Read more, here.
Businesses that Have Stood the Test of Time.
March 10, 2020: Crain’s New York Business
Teitel Brothers has been highlighted as a business in NYC that has stood the test of time. Read more, here.
Low season and hidden gems to promote lesser known New York March 10, 2020: La Voce Di Novara
For the Italian Speakers, La Voce Di Novara covers some of Arthur Ave’s highlights. Read more, here.
Strength and Love are Pizza Secret Ingredients at Enzo’s of Arthur Avenue.
March 5, 2020: La Cucina Italiana
Maria Di Rende, a mother of five, became a full-on restaurateur after her husband suddenly passed away. With hard work and family support, Maria preserved his legacy while introducing her own ideas to the business. Read more, here.
One Mom Does it All.
March 4, 2020: Bronx Times
The mom of five daughters runs Enzo’s at 2339 Arthur Avenue in Little Italy. With March being Women’s History Month, the Bronx Times convinced Di Rende to remove her apron and chat with us about her success. Read more, here.