“From Department Store Grandeur to the Pulse of Modern Commerce, A Road where Two Bronx Eras Converge.” Written by Dennis Harvell The Bronx: Then & Now – Fordham Road The Intersection of Ambition Long before it was a transit gauntlet, Fordham Road was the “Grand Dame” of Bronx commerce. In the mid-20th century, a trip… Continue reading The Bronx: Then & Now History Series – Fordham Road
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Cuchifrito
Written by Dennis Harvell Cuchifritos The History: More Than Just “Fried Pork” The term cuchifritos traces back to Spain — cuchí (from cochinillo, or suckling pig) and frito (fried). But in New York City, especially during the great Puerto Rican migration of the 1940s and 50s, it transformed into something entirely new: a soul food… Continue reading Cuchifrito
The Green Lungs of the Bronx: The Bronx Zoo, Week 1
Written and original art by Dennis Harvell 🐅The Bronx Zoo: America’s Urban Ark In the heart of the Bronx, nestled within the verdant embrace of Bronx Park, lies a realm where the wild heart of the world beats strong: The Bronx Zoo. More than just an attraction, it is America’s urban ark, a testament to… Continue reading The Green Lungs of the Bronx: The Bronx Zoo, Week 1