The Belmont Business Improvement District

October 2022

October 2022

Dario Chiazzolino shares the history of Little Italy in the Bronx
October 28, 2022:  Radio Night Live with Kevin McCullough
In an interview with Cristyne Nicholas, tour guide Dario Chiazzolino explains how Italian immigrants moved to the Belmont neighborhood of the Bronx in the late 19th century. Pietro Cinelli, an immigrant from Central Italy, built an Italian-style village to entice Italian immigrants living in Harlem to move to the Bronx. Listen more, here.

Arthur Avenue businesses part of Yankees-Astros wager
October 20, 2022:  Norwood News
Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson and Judge Lina Hidalgo of Houston, TX  agreed to a friendly wager on the Houston Astros vs. New York Yankees ALCS (American League Championship Series). If the Yankees lose, Gibson will send Hidalgo the best of New York City, including beer from the Bronx Beer Hall, pasta from Little Italy in The Bronx, and food from Mike’s Deli. Read more, here.

Little Italy in the Bronx featured on ‘Road Trip’
October 20, 2022:  News 12 Brooklyn
If you are looking for fun things to do in the city besides dressing up for Halloween, visit Little Italy in the Bronx. You can enjoy a taste of Italy without the travel! Our neighborhood is a fun, foodie getaway for you and your family. You can even pair with a trip to the Bronx Zoo or New York Botanical Garden. Watch more, here.

How to Host a Very New York Friendsgiving
October 19, 2022:  Thrillist
In an effort to incorporate all five boroughs into your Friendsgiving, make sure to include zeppole from Arthur Avenue in the Bronx. These Italian desserts are made out of deep fried dough, then stuffed with cream and topped with powdered sugar. Read more, here.

Madonia Brothers Bakery Discusses Nationwide Butter Shortage
October 14, 2022:  News 12 Westchester, News 12 Bronx & Brooklyn, and News 12 Long Island
According to the USDA, there is 22% less butter in cold storage than there was a year ago. This has lead to an increase in the cost of baking supplies. However, Daniel Calano-Moore, co-owner of Madonia Bakery, keeps prices low despite increasing costs. “We maintain our recipes despite the prices going up, and we do our best to keep the prices the same for our customers, because they have been coming back for a hundred years”. Watch more, here, here, and here.

Little Italy in the Bronx Celebrates Columbus Day
October 10, 2022:  News 12 Bronx & Brooklyn
It was the perfect autumn day for outdoor dining, dancing, and commemorating Columbus Day. David Greco, owner of Mike’s Deli said, “To the Italian Americans, this is a very important day to us. It’s a nice feeling that people are recognizing that it’s a holiday for us, and it still is”. Arthur Avenue is the perfect destination to celebrate by enjoying great food in the most Italian place in New York City! Watch more, here.