Little Italy in the Bronx Tree Lighting
November 30, 2019: WCBS-NY Radio
WCBS-NY covers the Bronx Little Italy’s Tree Lighting. Listen here.
Little Italy Annual Tree Lighting
November 30, 2019: News 12
News 12 covers the Bronx Little Italy’s Tree Lighting. Watch here.
Little Italy Gets a Christmas Makeover
November 30, 2019: NY1
NY1 covers the Bronx Little Italy’s Tree Lighting. Watch here.
Arthur Avenue
November 29, 2019: WINSAM
WINSAM features the Bronx Little Italy to promote small businesses in the NYC Area. Watch here.
NYC’s Mom-and-Pops Ask You to Shop Small
November 26, 2019: AMNY
Little Italy in the Bronx is having its tree lighting with actor Chazz Palminteri from 4 to 6 p.m. drawing attention to its bakeries, Italian restaurants, butchers and markets, which will provide hot chocolate, Italian cookies and more. Read more, here.
Where New York’s Italian-Americans Still Get Their Daily Bread
November 22, 2019: La Cucina Italiana
Italian immigrants helped make New York City what it is today. One of their legacies is the Madonia Bakery, where you can still find genuine Sicilian bread. Read more here.
The Best Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremonies in New York City
November 20, 2019: New York Family
Ring in the holidays and celebrate small businesses with special guest Chazz Palminteri of A Bronx Tale! Enjoy festive holiday music as you indulge in Italian cookies and hot chocolate. Santa Clause is even set to travel from the North Pole to make an appearance in Ciccarone Park! Kids can even lineup for a toy giveaway before they settle in for the bright and beautiful tree lighting ceremony. The toy giveaway is first come, first serve, and the free event is set to take place from 4 pm to 6 pm.. Read more here.
How to Freshen Up Small Business Saturday
November 11, 2019: WCBS 880
Joe Connolly speaks with Peter Madonia of Madonia Brothers Bakery about how to spice up Small Business Saturday. Madonia suggests selling a new product. In the Belmont neighborhood, Little Italy in the Bronx sauces are being introduced and sold by various merchants. The local business district will get a portion of the sales from the sauces to reinvest in the development of the district. Read more here.
The city introduces a new branding initiative to unite NYC’s public markets
November 11, 2019: 6sqft
The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) unveiled a plan as they seek to ensure markets across NYC remain a vital and economic force. The city’s public markets were established in the 1930s and 1940s, the Arthur Avenue Market being one of the remaining. The NYCEDC’s multilingual ad campaign, website, and social media presence are working to consolidate a network of city-wide historic markets. Read more here.
All the Pizza, Pasta, and Treats You Need to Try on the Bronx’s Arthur Avenue
November 7, 2019: Travel + Leisure
Travel + Leisure highlights some of the culinary delights that you can find along Arthur Avenue. Some of their recommendations include the chicken francese from Mario’s, breadsticks from Addeo Bakery, pumpkin ravioli from Borgatti’s, smokes mozzarella from Mike’s Deli and fresh olives from Teitel Brothers. Read more here.
23 Ways to Celebrate the Holidays in NYC
November 6, 2019: Travelpulse.com
In the Bronx’s Little Italy, there is a special tree lighting event with holiday treats, hot chocolate and even a visit from Santa. Enjoy the decorated streets and delicious smells from local restaurants. read more here.
Cat’s Round Table:Peter Madonia
November 3, 2019:Cats Podcast
Peter Madonia stops by Cat’s Round Table to discuss issues facing the neighborhood, listen here.
NYC and Company Invites Visitors to Celebrate the Holidays in New York City
November 1, 2019:NYC and Company
Experience Christmas in the Bronx’s Little Italy at the Belmont BID Arthur Avenue Tree Lighting. The annual event features a visit from Santa, cookies and hot chocolate among the twinkling lights., read more here.