DOT Fordham Road Proposal
May 30/31, 2023: Daily News, WPIX, ABC, News 12, and NY1
The Department of Transportation has presented a proposal for Fordham Road that presents presents economical, safety, health, and environmental concerns for the Belmont and Fordham Road BIDs, Bronx Zoo, New York Botanical Garden, Fordham University, SBH Health System, and Monroe College. Our organizations are calling for enforcing and improving the existing bus lane in fear that we will face unintended consequences. Read and watch more, here, here, here, here, and here.
Bronx Beat
May 27, 2023: YES Network
When you’re in Bronx Little Italy you can’t miss a visit to the Arthur Avenue Retail Market. This promo video highlighting businesses in the Market aired at Yankee Stadium as part of a series featuring Bronx attractions. Watch it here.
Michele “Mike” Greco Street Co-Naming Ceremony
May 9, 2023: News 12, WPIX, NY1, and Bronx Times
A street co-naming ceremony was held on Monday, May 9th in honor of Michele “Mike” Greco, the legendary owner of Mike’s Deli for over 60 years. The ceremony was a joyous celebration of Mike’s life, a true patriarch of the community. Read and watch more, here, here, here, here, and here.
Proud Albanian-Americans gather for Skenderbeu Fair in Bronx’s Little Italy
May 7, 2023: News 12
The second annual Skenderbeu Fair took place on Crescent Ave and was a celebration of Albanian culture and tradition. The event featured live entertainment, food, activities for kids and more. Watch here.
The Belmont BID to Host Street Co-Naming Ceremony in Honor of Michele “Mike” Greco
May 2, 2023: We The Italians
Join the Belmont BID, Council Member Feliz, and the Greco family for a street co-naming ceremony in honor of Michele “Mike” Greco, legendary owner of Mike’s Deli in the Arthur Avenue Retail Market for over 60 years. The ceremony will take place on May 8th at 11am on Hughes Ave at Crescent Ave, and will symbolize Mike’s spirit, passion for the community, and work ethic. Read more, here.