The geographic definitions of the South Bronx have evolved and are disputed but certainly include the neighborhoods of Mott Haven, Melrose, and Port Morris. Originally referring to the industrial area below East 138th Street, the … See more

The South Bronx was originally called the Manor of Morrisania, and later Morrisania. It was the private domain of the powerful and aristocratic Morris family, which includes See more

The New York City Department of Education operates district public schools. Community School Districts 7, 8, 9, and 12 are located in the … See more

• Danny Aiello (1933–2019), actor
• Nate Archibald (born 1948), retired professional basketball player who spent 14 years playing in the NBA … See more

Movies
• Tenement, 1985
• Rumble in the Bronx, 1995
• 1990: The Bronx Warriors, 1982 See more

Since the late 1970s, the South Bronx has been home to a renewed grassroots art scene. The arts scene that sprouted at the Fashion Moda Gallery, … See more

Major highways include the Major Deegan Expressway (I-87); Cross Bronx Expressway (I-95); Bruckner Expressway (I-278); Triborough Bridge; Grand Concourse. A variety of New York City Subway services run through the South Bronx. This includes the See more