Comments for Bronx Blogs http://bronxmeetups.com Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:35:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 Comment on What is the quickest way to get from bronx, ny to Norfolk virginia witho taking the I95 all the way? by Rosemary M http://bronxmeetups.com/2008/10/18/what-is-the-quickest-way-to-get-from-bronx-ny-to-norfolk-virginia-witho-taking-the-i95-all-the-way/#comment-27 Rosemary M Sun, 26 Oct 2008 06:19:29 +0000 http://bronxmeetups.com/2008/10/18/what-is-the-quickest-way-to-get-from-bronx-ny-to-norfolk-virginia-witho-taking-the-i95-all-the-way/#comment-27 take rt 60 to rt 81 south to I 95 take rt 60 to rt 81 south to I 95

]]> Comment on What is the quickest way to get from bronx, ny to Norfolk virginia witho taking the I95 all the way? by 412 KiD http://bronxmeetups.com/2008/10/18/what-is-the-quickest-way-to-get-from-bronx-ny-to-norfolk-virginia-witho-taking-the-i95-all-the-way/#comment-26 412 KiD Sat, 25 Oct 2008 20:30:52 +0000 http://bronxmeetups.com/2008/10/18/what-is-the-quickest-way-to-get-from-bronx-ny-to-norfolk-virginia-witho-taking-the-i95-all-the-way/#comment-26 I-95 all the way. I-95 all the way.

]]> Comment on What is the quickest way to get from bronx, ny to Norfolk virginia witho taking the I95 all the way? by mr danger http://bronxmeetups.com/2008/10/18/what-is-the-quickest-way-to-get-from-bronx-ny-to-norfolk-virginia-witho-taking-the-i95-all-the-way/#comment-25 mr danger Fri, 24 Oct 2008 09:31:31 +0000 http://bronxmeetups.com/2008/10/18/what-is-the-quickest-way-to-get-from-bronx-ny-to-norfolk-virginia-witho-taking-the-i95-all-the-way/#comment-25 take 95 to the delaware memorial bridge at the end of the new jersey turnpike follow signs for US 13 S outh to Dover DE take US south 13 over the chesapeake bay bridge tunnel and shazam ! you're in norfolk take 95 to the delaware memorial bridge at the end of the new jersey turnpike
follow signs for US 13 S outh to Dover DE
take US south 13 over the chesapeake bay bridge tunnel
and shazam ! you’re in norfolk

]]> Comment on What is the quickest way to get from bronx, ny to Norfolk virginia witho taking the I95 all the way? by jessezgl_2005 http://bronxmeetups.com/2008/10/18/what-is-the-quickest-way-to-get-from-bronx-ny-to-norfolk-virginia-witho-taking-the-i95-all-the-way/#comment-24 jessezgl_2005 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:41:01 +0000 http://bronxmeetups.com/2008/10/18/what-is-the-quickest-way-to-get-from-bronx-ny-to-norfolk-virginia-witho-taking-the-i95-all-the-way/#comment-24 I'm sure 95 would be the route that mapquest would generate because it is in fact the shortest route. It's a straight shot. To do better you would have to fly. I’m sure 95 would be the route that mapquest would generate because it is in fact the shortest route. It’s a straight shot. To do better you would have to fly.

]]> Comment on How much is rent in the Bronx or Queens? by chris c http://bronxmeetups.com/2008/10/08/how-much-is-rent-in-the-bronx-or-queens/#comment-16 chris c Sat, 11 Oct 2008 09:57:39 +0000 http://bronxmeetups.com/2008/10/08/how-much-is-rent-in-the-bronx-or-queens/#comment-16 Craigs list knows Craigs list knows

]]> Comment on How can I get from the Bronx to Dorney Park in Pennsylvania by public transportation? by diggydiggydara http://bronxmeetups.com/2008/10/04/how-can-i-get-from-the-bronx-to-dorney-park-in-pennsylvania-by-public-transportation/#comment-11 diggydiggydara Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:46:13 +0000 http://bronxmeetups.com/2008/10/04/how-can-i-get-from-the-bronx-to-dorney-park-in-pennsylvania-by-public-transportation/#comment-11 Depending on where in the Bronx you live, you need to get to get to Penn Station or the Port Authority (on West 34 street and West 42 street, respectively). See if there's a bus that leaves from the Port Authority to Pennsylvania or if a train from Penn Station takes you to an exit near Dorney Park, then maybe you can cab it to the park. And if you can, call the park and ask them if there is a bus that travels near their exit. Happy Hunting! Depending on where in the Bronx you live, you need to get to get to Penn Station or the Port Authority (on West 34 street and West 42 street, respectively). See if there’s a bus that leaves from the Port Authority to Pennsylvania or if a train from Penn Station takes you to an exit near Dorney Park, then maybe you can cab it to the park.
And if you can, call the park and ask them if there is a bus that travels near their exit.
Happy Hunting!

]]> Comment on Bronx,NY how NYC dwellers see and consider the place to be and what is best there? by Judy http://bronxmeetups.com/2008/09/26/bronxny-how-nyc-dwellers-see-and-consider-the-place-to-be-and-what-is-best-there/#comment-45 Judy Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:48:36 +0000 http://bronxmeetups.com/2008/09/26/bronxny-how-nyc-dwellers-see-and-consider-the-place-to-be-and-what-is-best-there/#comment-45 I was born in the Bronx and still have tons of family there. My favorite experience is visiting Yankees Stadium, even if you're not a Yankees fan, there's something monumental about visiting such a historic site. I was born in the Bronx and still have tons of family there. My favorite experience is visiting Yankees Stadium, even if you’re not a Yankees fan, there’s something monumental about visiting such a historic site.

]]> Comment on Bronx,NY how NYC dwellers see and consider the place to be and what is best there? by Tony S http://bronxmeetups.com/2008/09/26/bronxny-how-nyc-dwellers-see-and-consider-the-place-to-be-and-what-is-best-there/#comment-44 Tony S Tue, 30 Sep 2008 01:37:11 +0000 http://bronxmeetups.com/2008/09/26/bronxny-how-nyc-dwellers-see-and-consider-the-place-to-be-and-what-is-best-there/#comment-44 The one thing you will find out about the Bronx. It is as "real" as it gets in terms of the people.....working class mainly along with middle class families and houses. That's what actually makes the boroughs "charm". The South Bronx may still have its rough parts but not as bad as it used to be (comparing to the ***** days of the early 90's). There are other parts that are mainly residential (in terms of homes) in nature (Castle Hill, Throgs Neck, Wakefield, Pelham Parkway area) and even one part that people in The Bronx DON'T THINK is "The Bronx" because of its affluent homes (Riverdale). And other areas that were run down are starting to get picked up (such as the area on Bruckner Blvd. in the South Bronx that has now become a haven for antiques and artists....SoBro). You have many shops along main streets such as Fordham Road and 3rd Avenue but you also have big shopping centers (Bruckner Plaza and Bay Plaza). Aside from Bronx Community College, you also have Fordham University, Lehman College, Manhattan College, The College of Mt. St. Vincent, Hostos Community College as well as branches of other colleges (such as the College of New Rochelle). You do have many apartment buildings in the Bronx....ranging from rentals to (in the case of Riverdale) co-ops and condos. There are many restaurants in the Bronx as well. The two PRIME areas are Arthur Avenue (for Italian Food - the "Little Italy") and City Island (past Pelham Bay Park - for seafood and steaks). There are also many choices for restaurants for Spanish food since the Bronx has the largest Puerto Rican population outside of Puerto Rico. The borough, just like the rest of New York City has been a lot safer and you'll be surprised at just how "down to earth" we are up here! The one thing you will find out about the Bronx. It is as “real” as it gets in terms of the people…..working class mainly along with middle class families and houses. That’s what actually makes the boroughs “charm”.

The South Bronx may still have its rough parts but not as bad as it used to be (comparing to the ***** days of the early 90’s). There are other parts that are mainly residential (in terms of homes) in nature (Castle Hill, Throgs Neck, Wakefield, Pelham Parkway area) and even one part that people in The Bronx DON’T THINK is “The Bronx” because of its affluent homes (Riverdale). And other areas that were run down are starting to get picked up (such as the area on Bruckner Blvd. in the South Bronx that has now become a haven for antiques and artists….SoBro).

You have many shops along main streets such as Fordham Road and 3rd Avenue but you also have big shopping centers (Bruckner Plaza and Bay Plaza).

Aside from Bronx Community College, you also have Fordham University, Lehman College, Manhattan College, The College of Mt. St. Vincent, Hostos Community College as well as branches of other colleges (such as the College of New Rochelle).

You do have many apartment buildings in the Bronx….ranging from rentals to (in the case of Riverdale) co-ops and condos.

There are many restaurants in the Bronx as well. The two PRIME areas are Arthur Avenue (for Italian Food - the “Little Italy”) and City Island (past Pelham Bay Park - for seafood and steaks). There are also many choices for restaurants for Spanish food since the Bronx has the largest Puerto Rican population outside of Puerto Rico.

The borough, just like the rest of New York City has been a lot safer and you’ll be surprised at just how “down to earth” we are up here!

]]> Comment on Bronx,NY how NYC dwellers see and consider the place to be and what is best there? by Stew-O http://bronxmeetups.com/2008/09/26/bronxny-how-nyc-dwellers-see-and-consider-the-place-to-be-and-what-is-best-there/#comment-43 Stew-O Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:07:37 +0000 http://bronxmeetups.com/2008/09/26/bronxny-how-nyc-dwellers-see-and-consider-the-place-to-be-and-what-is-best-there/#comment-43 I live in the Bronx and I love it. It has a great culture and people you will not find anywhere else. I live in the Bronx and I love it. It has a great culture and people you will not find anywhere else.

]]> Comment on Bronx? by Tony S http://bronxmeetups.com/2008/09/18/bronx/#comment-20 Tony S Mon, 22 Sep 2008 22:41:58 +0000 http://bronxmeetups.com/2008/09/18/bronx/#comment-20 Native New Yorker nailed it down, even to the stores there! I did have family that lived at Patterson Houses (which is along East 141st Street and Third Avenue - we don't use the "3" in The Bronx) and while the city has been safer and you should encounter very little to no problems during the day, at night the neighborhood is still rough. Unless you have "street savvy" on you, it's an area I'd stay away from at night. Native New Yorker nailed it down, even to the stores there!

I did have family that lived at Patterson Houses (which is along East 141st Street and Third Avenue - we don’t use the “3″ in The Bronx) and while the city has been safer and you should encounter very little to no problems during the day, at night the neighborhood is still rough. Unless you have “street savvy” on you, it’s an area I’d stay away from at night.

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