Bronx County
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- Population
- 1,404,779
- Area
- 42.18 sq mi (109.24 km²), 15.19 sq mi water
- Median age
- 36
- Households
- 534,100
- Persons per household
- 2.5
- Median household income
- $48,676
- Median house value
- $529,500
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Bronx County, a borough buzzing with cultural energy, is one of the five hearts of New York City. Steeped in history, it boasts renowned sites like Yankee Stadium and the Bronx Zoo, the world's largest metropolitan zoo. The Bronx offers a vibrant mix of experiences, from the peaceful beauty of the Bronx Park to the lively atmosphere of Arthur Avenue, known as "Little Italy". This borough is a true melting pot, where over 75 languages are spoken on its streets.
Bronx County
An independent city — coextensive with this county-equivalent, so it is governed as a city and reported as a county.
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Bronx Times
Published 3 hours agoBronx nonprofits host back-to-school bash with free haircuts, backpacks at Bronx Music Hall
Two nonprofits joined forces to ensure that Bronx children, and their caregivers, made the most of a few hours: providing free haircuts, backpacks, groceries, community resources and a screening of beloved family film “Encanto.” On Aug. 27 at the Bronx Music Hall, Women’s Housing…
Bronx Times
Published 5 hours agoCouncil Member Justin Sanchez celebrates opening new office with Back to School Carnival
City Council Member Justin Sanchez celebrated the grand opening of his new permanent office with a Back to School Carnival, complete with a community talent show, free food and even a ferris wheel. Amidst rain and shine, the Back to School Carnival on Aug. 1 saw Bronxites of all…
Bronx Times
Published 23 hours agoA voice in the dust: The ‘Singing San-Man’ who lifted workers at Ground Zero after 9/11
Long before Andrew Macchio’s singing became part of the lore of Ground Zero, many New Yorkers knew him by the rich baritone drifting down the street behind his sanitation truck. The notes he carried from block to block along his route could bring pedestrians “to a standstill.”…
Bronx Times
Published September 10Bronx residents raise concerns over conditions of the Throggs Neck Volunteer Ambulance Corps
The longtime home of the Throggs Neck Volunteer Ambulance Corps on East Tremont Avenue is drawing concern as the inactive property has become increasingly overgrown. Arlene Colon, who lives next to the property at 3955 E. Tremont Ave., said weeds and vegetation have grown onto…
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Published September 10New York Story Fest Is Premiering in NYC on Nov. 20
The City Reporter is an official partner of New York Story Fest. The oldest human art form returns to center stage. The inaugural New York Story Fest is here. Set against the backdrop of a city shaped by industry, migration and hope, this year’s showcase gathers award-winning New…