by Dennis Harvell Legends of Endurance The Boardwalk Battalion: The Ritual of the Riviera Long before the coolers are packed and the salsa starts pumping, the Orchard Beach boardwalk belongs to the “Early Bird Battalion.” These are the Bronx seniors who treat this mile-long crescent of imported white sand like a high-stakes training ground. While… Continue reading Legends of Endurance: The Boardwalk Battalion
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The Bronx: Then & Now History Series – Pelham Bay Park
“From the Unspoiled Shore to the Pulse of Leisure, A Natural Refuge Where Eras Converge.” Written by Dennis Harvell The Bronx: Then & Now History Series – Pelham Bay Park The Shoreline’s Memory In the early decades of the 20th century, Pelham Bay Park was a sprawling frontier of saltwater and silence. To visit the… Continue reading The Bronx: Then & Now History Series – Pelham Bay Park
The Crescent Riviera
A man‑made crescent of sand became one of the Bronx’s greatest myths. Written by Dennis Harvell THE CRESCENT RIVIERA A Bronx Archive Entry The Making of a Man‑Made Myth Orchard Beach, carved into the edge of Pelham Bay Park, is the Bronx’s most unlikely monument. A crescent of imported sand, a Roman‑style bathhouse, and a… Continue reading The Crescent Riviera
The Green Lungs of The Bronx: Pelham Bay Park & City Island, Week 4
Written and original art by Dennis Harvell 🌊 Pelham Bay Park & City Island At the northeastern edge of the Bronx, where the urban grid dissolves into salt marshes and shoreline, lies Pelham Bay Park—the single largest public park in New York City. Spanning over 2,700 acres, its sheer scale and ecological diversity make it… Continue reading The Green Lungs of The Bronx: Pelham Bay Park & City Island, Week 4
Bronx Hip Hop: Green Havens & Historic Retreats – The Bronx’s Wild Side, Week 6
Written and original art by Dennis Harvell The narrative of the Bronx is often dominated by its urban intensity and cultural output, yet hidden within its borders are vast, surprising natural sanctuaries. The borough is home to some of New York City’s most extensive green spaces, which serve not only as lungs for the city… Continue reading Bronx Hip Hop: Green Havens & Historic Retreats – The Bronx’s Wild Side, Week 6