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The Hub
“…No one should have to go without a meal in this city.” On March 24, 2025, former NYPD officer and soon-to-be former NYC Mayor, Eric Adams made the previous statement on News 12 The Bronx just before the interviewer cut to a commercial break. Eric said this in response to a now-viral video that emerged…
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Marco Shalma: From Cricket Burgers to the Bronx
We recently introduced or rather re-introduced our readers to Marco Shalma, Chief Editor @foodessey (just one of many self appointed titles and identities) and who despite being a relatively new resident to the so-called Bronx has managed to establish tight connections with local elected officials, businesses, and various government agencies. We were impressed to learn…
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Who is Marco Shalma?
Who is Marco Shalma? How has he positively impacted the Bronx; a predominantly immigrant community of displaced people from all over the globe? Why is the self-identified “visionary entrepreneur and creative strategist who Champions micro-businesses and minority-owned businesses” here? We learned from his Wiki bio that the 50-year-old Leonidas look-alike is a Pisces (February 19th,…
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Debí Tirar Más Fotos
“Debí Tirar Más Fotos” I should have taken more pictures… This feels pressingly relevant, now more than ever. Last Friday, the reggaetón star unveiled the track list for his upcoming LP and an accompanying short film, highlighting the changing makeup of his native Puerto Rico. Bad Bunny (whose real name is Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio)…