Difference between revisions of "Hunts Point - The Bronx"
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| − | '''Introduction:''' | + | '''Introduction:''' Hunts Point is a neighborhood located on a peninsula in the South Bronx of New York City. It is the location of one of the largest food distribution facilities in the world, the Hunts Point Cooperative Market. The neighborhood is part of Bronx Community Board 2. Its boundaries are the Bruckner Expressway to the west and north, the Bronx River to the east, and the East River to the south. Hunts Point Avenue is the primary street through Hunts Point. The neighborhood is considered to be a red-light district, because of its crime rate and prostitution. The neighborhood is served by NYPD's 41st Precinct. |
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Revision as of 18:08, 19 February 2015
Introduction: Hunts Point is a neighborhood located on a peninsula in the South Bronx of New York City. It is the location of one of the largest food distribution facilities in the world, the Hunts Point Cooperative Market. The neighborhood is part of Bronx Community Board 2. Its boundaries are the Bruckner Expressway to the west and north, the Bronx River to the east, and the East River to the south. Hunts Point Avenue is the primary street through Hunts Point. The neighborhood is considered to be a red-light district, because of its crime rate and prostitution. The neighborhood is served by NYPD's 41st Precinct.
History:
The Community:
- Population
Transportation:
- Noteworthy Citizens
- Noteworthy Locations
- Not-so-Noteworthy Locations
- -- Palladino Produce Warehouse - Located precisely halfway between East Bay Ave and Viele Ave, on the west side of Longfellow St.
- Resident Vampires
