
June 2023
Bronx icon Chazz Palminteri launches new ‘Bronx Tale’ cigar June 30, 2023: Bronx Times It was a red-carpet affair as dozens waited to get in the Arthur Avenue Retail Market to celebrate the launch of Chazz Palminteri’s new “Bronx Tale” cigar, a collaboration with La Casa Grande Cigars and Epic Cigars. Read more here. 33 […]
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May 2023
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 […]
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April 2023
Monsignor John A. Ruvo Street Co-Naming Ceremony April 26, 2023: News 12 The Bronx The Belmont BID hosted a street co-naming ceremony in honor of Monsignor John A. Ruvo, priest of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church for over 24 years. The street sign, located at Belmont Ave at East 187th St will be a […]
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March 2023
14 Egg-Cellent Things To Do For Easter in NYC This Year March 29, 2023: Secret NYC This Easter shop and eat local in Bronx Little Italy. Don’t miss out on Easter Bread from Addeo Bakery, Madonia Bakery & Terranova Bakery, and Chocolate Easter Eggs from Cerini Coffee & Gifts and Marie’s Fresh Roasted Coffee Beans […]
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February 2023
Happy Valentine’s Day February 14, 2023: News 12 The Bronx Arthur Cantina Wine & Liquor is fully stocked for customers wanting to celebrate Valentine’s Day with some wine or champagne. Their knowledgeable staff will make the perfect pairing recommendation. Watch more, here and here. Celebrating National Pizza Day February 9, 2023: NBC Everybody loves pizza […]
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January 2023
Fun Date Ideas to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in NYC January 30, 2023: Thrillist Head over to the family-owned and operated Ivana’s Pizzeria in Bronx Little Italy for a heart shaped pizza. Available with or without toppings through February. Read more, here. Ivana’s Pizzeria January 19, 2023: BronxNet Ivana’s Pizzeria Valentine’s Day popular heart-shaped pizzas are […]
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December 2022
The 20 Best Spots To Grab A Cannoli In NYC December 28, 2022: Tasting Table You can’t come to Bronx Little Italy without indulging in cannoli. Gino’s Pastry has been a popular spot for over 60 years and is Chazz Palminteri’s favorite place for dessert. Egidio Pastry Shop, the oldest pastry shop in the neighborhood, […]
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November 2022
Holiday Shoppers encouraged to shop locally for Small Business Saturday November 26, 2022: News 12 The Bronx Support local businesses and shop small on Small Business Saturday, the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Joey Artuso from Artuso Pastry Shop told News 12 that knowing the community is here to support them means more than just money. “What […]
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October 2022
Dario Chiazzolino shares the history of Little Italy in the Bronx October 28, 2022: Radio Night Live with Kevin McCullough In an interview with Cristyne Nicholas, tour guide Dario Chiazzolino explains how Italian immigrants moved to the Belmont neighborhood of the Bronx in the late 19th century. Pietro Cinelli, an immigrant from Central Italy, built […]
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September 2022
“A Bronx Tale” at 35 Years September 24, 2022: PIX 11 Bronx native Chazz Palminteri sits for an interview on PIX 11’s “The Broadway Show” to discuss the 35th anniversary of his hit one man show “A Bronx Tale”, which later became a film and Broadway show. He talks about how the film popularized Arthur […]
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