Coverdell Fellow: Kelly Cannon ’19 and the Belmont Business Improvement District
February 19, 2018: Fordham IPED
This blog post was written by Kelly Cannon, a Coverdell Fellow at Fordham University and an intern at the Belmont Business Improvement District (BID). In this blog, she shares her experience interning at the Belmont BID. Click the link to read more about Kelly’s favorite parts of the job .
A Bronx Tale
February 16, 2018: American Trails
“A Bronx Tale” describes the sleepy small-town vibe that reigns in Belmont. Strong family ties and tradition prevail over innovation and change. It’s the most exiting and delicious neighborhood in the Bronx! Mike A. discusses his Bronx Tale themed mural, the chef of Tapas Italiano shares some famous dishes and Richard Liberatore discusses the pushcarts before the Arthur Avenue Retail Market came to be. Read more, here.
Belmont BID uses Instagram to Drive Foodies to Little Italy
February 2018: News 12 The Bronx
This news clip features the efforts of Alyssa Tucker, the assistant director of the Belmont BID, as she uses social media to draw foodies to the neighborhood. The @bronxlittleitaly Instagram account boasts over 14,000 followers. The pictures of restaurants, high-quality artisanal food shops, and specialty stores attract new and old customers to the neighborhood. Watch the clip to see how social media spreads awareness of the neighborhood.