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1. untappedcities.com › 2013/12/03 › on-this-day-in-nycOn This Day in NYC History, December 3: Jonas Bronck Bought ...

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   Apr 8, 2024 · On December 3rd 1641, Jonas Bronck, a Danish immigrant to New York City, bought about 500 acres of land above Manhattan. According to the Bronx Historical Society, the first settlement is in ...

2. bronx.com › scoring-a-goal-for-affordable-housingScoring A Goal For Affordable Housing | The Bronx Daily ...

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   4 days ago · In November 2022, our administration announced a historic once-in-a-generation transformation of the Willets Points neighborhood in Queens. This neighborhood, which was once called the “Valley of Ashes” and known for its junkyards, is now being transformed into a vibrant neighborhood with 2,500 new all-affordable homes — the largest all-affordable housing project in the city over the ...

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   Where is the Bronx in New York City?

   • The Bronx ( / ðə brɒŋks /) is a borough of New York City, coextensive with Bronx County, in the U.S. state of New York. It is south of Westchester County; north and east of the New York City borough of Manhattan, across the Harlem River; and north of the New York City borough of Queens, across the East River.

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   Is the Bronx a borough?

   • The Bronx is New York City's northernmost borough, New York State's southernmost mainland county and the only part of New York City that is almost entirely on the North American mainland, unlike the other four boroughs that are either islands or located on islands.

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   How is the Bronx divided?

   • The Bronx is divided by the Bronx River into a hillier section in the west, and a flatter eastern section. East and west street names are divided by Jerome Avenue. The West Bronx was annexed to New York City in 1874, and the areas east of the Bronx River in 1895.

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   Why was the Bronx named after Jonas Bronck?

   • The Bronx was named after Jonas Bronck ( c. 1600–1643 ), a European settler whose precise origins are disputed. Documents indicate he was a Swedish-born immigrant from Komstad, Norra Ljunga parish, in Småland, Sweden, who arrived in New Netherland during the spring of 1639.

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4. untappedcities.com › 2024/03/11 › secrets-of-gracieTop Secrets of Gracie Mansion, the Home of NYC’s Mayor

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   3 days ago · Convinced to move by Moses, La Guardia moved into the mansion as the first Mayor of New York City to reside in Gracie Mansion. He was so enamored with the house that he nicknamed it the “Little ...

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › The_BronxThe Bronx - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · The Bronx (/ ð ə b r ɒ ŋ k s /) is a borough of New York City, coextensive with Bronx County, in the U.S. state of New York.It is south of Westchester County; north and east of the New York City borough of Manhattan, across the Harlem River; and north of the New York City borough of Queens, across the East River.

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   • Named for: Jonas Bronck

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7. untappedcities.com › 2012/04/11 › new-yorks-templeNew York's 'Temple of Power': the 59th Street Powerstation

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   3 days ago · Consolidated Edison, first established as the New York Steam Company in 1882, provides energy to more than 12 million residents and businesses in the New York metropolitan area. “The 59th Street ...

8. bronx.com › mayor-adams-statement-following-iransMayor Adams’ Statement Following Iran’s Drone Attack On ...

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   6 days ago · 215. New York City Mayor Eric Adams tonight released the following statement after Iran launched a drone attack against the State of Israel: “New York City unequivocally stands with the State of Israel in the face of this direct attack and escalation by Iran. I have been briefed on the situation unfolding abroad and we pray for the safety of ...

9. www.visualcapitalist.com › the-largest-earthquakesThe Largest Earthquakes in the New York Area (1970-2024)

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   4 days ago · The 4.8 magnitude earthquake that shook buildings across New York on Friday, April 5th, 2024 was the third-largest quake in the U.S. Northeast area over the past 50 years. In this map, we illustrate earthquakes with a magnitude of 4.0 or greater recorded in the Northeastern U.S. since 1970, according to the United States Geological Survey ( USGS ).