One Community, Many Neighborhoods

The Northeast Bronx — often referred to as Uptown by the community — is made up of neighborhoods like Wakefield, Williamsbridge, Woodlawn, Baychester, Eastchester, Edenwald, and Fish Bay. Each neighborhood brings its own rhythm and perspective, contributing to a broader, connected community.

Together, these areas reflect a shared sense of culture, accessibility, and tradition. It's a part of the Bronx shaped by its diversity, where people continue to show up, stay connected, and move forward together.

Food Assistance

Food Pantries & Soup Kitchens

Pantries, community fridges, and emergency food distribution sites across ZIP codes 10466, 10467, 10469, and 10475. Organized by neighborhood for quick lookup.

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Libraries & Learning

NYPL Branches — Northeast Bronx

Five New York Public Library branches serving the area, with free programs, job resources, literacy workshops, and community events year-round.

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Civic & Community

Organizations & Civic Anchors

From the NAACP Williamsbridge Branch to Family Enrichment Centers to The Bronx Collab — organizations doing consistent work across the Northeast Bronx.

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Neighborhood Anchors

Businesses & Community Spaces

Nefer Bookcafé, Green Garden Health Food Store, Moodie's Records, Northeast Bronx YMCA, and more — the places that define neighborhood life here.

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Green Spaces

Parks, Gardens & Open Spaces

Seton Falls Park, Shoelace Park, Bissel Garden, and more — green anchors tucked throughout the Northeast Bronx for recreation, rest, and community life.

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Getting Around

Transit Access & Connectivity

The 2 and 5 trains, Metro-North, and Bronx express buses keep the Northeast Bronx well-connected to the rest of the city and beyond.

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Government & Representation

Elected Officials & Precincts

Council Members Kevin C. Riley and Eric Dinowitz, Community Boards 11 and 12, the 47th and 49th Precincts, and Borough President resources.

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StraitConnect Newsletter

Monthly neighbor-to-neighbor stories, local events, community voices, and updates from across the Northeast Bronx — delivered to your inbox.

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Discover the people, places, and opportunities that make Uptown Bronx unique — from local businesses and restaurants to cultural hubs, parks, and essential services. Our Google Maps highlights points of interest so you can see, support, and stay connected to the Bronx.

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Nutritional Resources

Food Pantries & Soup Kitchens

Local food distribution sites, community fridges, and emergency pantry points across the Northeast Bronx. Organized by ZIP code — expand each section to see what's available near you.

Always call ahead. Pantry schedules, eligibility requirements, and distribution hours change frequently. Phone numbers are listed with each location where available.
  • Agatha House Foundation — Food Pantry

    4471 Mundy Lane, Bronx, NY 10466
    📞 (718) 547-2273
    🕐 Fri 4:30–6:30 PM · Sat 1:00–3:00 PM
    Instagram →

    Pantry
  • Bible Way Church

    1130 E 223rd St, Bronx, NY 10466
    📞 (718) 654-1595
    🕐 Emergency schedules rotate — call ahead

    Pantry
  • Bronx Bethany Community Center — Food Distribution Center

    964 E 227th St, Bronx, NY 10466
    📞 (718) 619-3480
    🕐 Saturdays 9:00–11:00 AM
    bbccnyc.com →

    Pantry
  • Butler Memorial United Methodist Church

    3920 Paulding Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466
    📞 (718) 652-8700
    🕐 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month

    Pantry
  • Edenwald Community Center

    1150 E 229th St, Bronx, NY 10466
    📞 (718) 654-5544
    🕐 Varies by scheduled drops — call ahead

    Community
  • Faith Apostolic Gospel Temple — Food Distribution

    3956 Bronxwood Ave, Bronx, NY 10466
    📞 (718) 882-6717
    🕐 Every other Saturday 9:00 AM · Contact for schedule
    ID required

    Pantry
  • Good Neighbor Community Outreach Agency Inc.

    3356 Seymour Ave, Bronx, NY 10469
    📞 (718) 652-3288
    🕐 Tuesdays 11:00 AM–1:00 PM

    Outreach
  • Mount Hebron Baptist Church

    4261 White Plains Rd, Bronx, NY 10466
    📞 (718) 994-0670
    🕐 Wednesdays 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

    Pantry
  • New Life Holiness Caring Hands Food Pantry

    4322 White Plains Rd, Bronx, NY 10466
    📞 (718) 325-5026
    🕐 Contact for schedule

    Pantry
  • OHA Food Pantry

    821 Lydig Ave, Bronx, NY 10462
    📞 (347) 658-8000
    🕐 Fridays 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
    aaopenhand.org →

    Pantry
  • Olivet Gospel Church — Community Food Distribution

    3900 Dyre Ave, Bronx, NY 10466
    📞 (718) 325-9485
    🕐 Every Thursday 4:00–6:00 PM
    ID required · Must sign TEFAP form (can be done on site)
    olivetgospelchurch.org →

    Pantry
  • Our Lady of Grace Social Outreach

    3985 Bronxwood Ave, Bronx, NY 10466
    📞 (718) 652-4817
    🕐 Mon 1:00–3:00 PM · Sat 8:30–10:00 AM
    Food Pantry Info →

    Pantry
  • Saint Frances of Rome — Food Distribution

    4307 Barnes Ave, Bronx, NY 10466
    📞 (718) 324-5340
    🕐 Fridays 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
    sfrbronx.org →

    Pantry
  • Saint Luke's Senior Center — Food Distribution

    765 E 222nd St, Bronx, NY 10467
    📞 (718) 882-3060
    🕐 Food Pantry: 8:00–10:00 AM
       1st & 3rd Wed — last names A to M
       2nd & 4th Wed — last names N to Z
    🕐 Soup Kitchen: Mon–Fri 12:00–1:00 PM
    ID + shopping bag required
    archny.org →

    Senior
  • Shiloh Temple Pentecostal Church — Food Distribution Center

    719 E 223rd St, Bronx, NY 10466
    📞 (718) 882-8909
    🕐 1st Saturday of the month 12:00–2:00 PM
    Instagram →

    Pantry
  • United Yes We Can / Unidos Si Se Puede, Inc.

    4327 White Plains Rd, Bronx, NY 10466
    📞 (646) 321-5045
    🕐 Thursdays 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

    Pantry
  • Wake-Eden Community Baptist Church — Food Distribution Center

    2074 Strang Ave, Bronx, NY 10466
    📞 (718) 325-8056
    🕐 Sundays 12:30–2:00 PM
    wakeeden.org →

    Pantry
  • Unity With Love Apostolic Tabernacle Church — Food Pantry

    4346 White Plains Rd, East Bronx, NY 10466
    📞 (929) 219-4703
    🕐 Thursday & Friday 12:00–2:00 PM
    First come, first served

    Pantry
  • Caring Shepherd Supplies Ministries, Inc.

    4119 Barnes Ave, Bronx, NY 10466
    📞 (917) 743-0780
    🕐 Call for schedule

    Pantry
  • Mount Pisgah Baptist Church

    709 E 228th St, Bronx, NY 10466
    📞 (914) 882-7383
    🕐 2nd & 3rd Saturday 11:00 AM–1:00 PM

    Pantry
  • Heavenly Vision Christian Center

    2868 Jerome Ave, Bronx, NY 10468
    📞 (718) 220-8124
    🕐 Every Tuesday 9:00–10:30 AM
    ID required

    Pantry
  • St. John, Paul, and Clement's Church

    126 South Ninth Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
    📞 (914) 668-0551
    🕐 Every Friday 8:30–10:00 AM

    Pantry
  • Macedonia Baptist Church

    141 South 9th Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY
    📞 (914) 667-2333
    🕐 Every other week — 12:30 PM or 3:30 PM (schedule varies · call ahead)
    ID required

    Pantry
  • City of Faith Church of God

    3453 White Plains Rd, Bronx, NY 10467
    📞 (718) 798-3052
    🕐 Every Tuesday 1:00–2:30 PM
    ID required (registration on site)
    cityoffaithchurchofgod.org →

    Pantry
  • Ebenezer Pilgrim Holiness Church — Food Pantry

    3443 Fish Ave, Bronx, NY 10469
    📞 (718) 515-5339
    🕐 Saturdays 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

    Pantry
  • Immaculate Conception — Food Distribution Center

    754 E Gun Hill Rd, Bronx, NY 10467
    📞 (718) 653-2200
    🕐 Pantry: 4th Saturday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
    🕐 Soup Kitchen: Mon–Fri 1:00–2:00 PM

    Pantry + Kitchen
  • Mosholu Montefiore Community Center — Food Pantry

    3450 DeKalb Ave, Bronx, NY 10467
    📞 (718) 882-4000
    🕐 By appointment / program setup
    mmcc.org →

    Pantry
  • Parish of Saint Brendan & Saint Ann — Food Pantry

    268 E 207th St (at the Convent), Bronx, NY 10467
    📞 (718) 547-6655
    🕐 Every 2nd Saturday 7:00–9:00 AM
    Registration required on site
    saintbrendanchurch.org →

    Pantry
  • Pentecost Care Community Outreach

    621 E 216th St, Bronx, NY 10467
    📞 (718) 515-5366 (Emma)
    🕐 Every other Thursday 1:00–2:00 PM · Call ahead to confirm which Thursday
    Bring photo ID

    Outreach
  • Project Bravo at Montefiore Medical Center — Food Distribution Center

    3058 Bainbridge Ave, Bronx, NY 10467
    📞 (718) 920-4321
    🕐 Clinical hours · Referral required
    projectbravopantry.org →

    Medical Pantry
  • Family Worship Center Church of God of Prophecy

    702 E 211th St, 2nd Floor, Bronx, NY 10467
    📞 (914) 414-2697
    🕐 Thursdays 10:00 AM–4:00 PM

    Pantry
  • R.A.I.N. Boston Road Senior Center

    2424 Boston Road, Bronx, NY 10467
    📞 (718) 547-8827
    🕐 Soup Kitchen: Mon–Fri 11:30 AM
    Must be 60+ · Suggested donation $1.25/meal
    raininc.org →

    Senior
  • Christ Disciples International Ministries, Inc.

    399 E Mosholu Pkwy N (aka 3031 Webster Ave), Bronx, NY 10467
    📞 (718) 994-5423 · emaeyak@christdisciples.org
    🕐 Call for schedule

    Pantry
  • Jewish Community Council of Pelham Parkway

    2157 Holland Ave, Bronx, NY 10467
    📞 (718) 792-4744
    🕐 Tue, Wed & Thu 12:00–4:00 PM

    Pantry
  • St. Lucy's / Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church

    754 E Gun Hill Rd, Bronx, NY 10467
    📞 (718) 812-3440
    🕐 Food Pantry: 4th Saturday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
    🕐 Soup Kitchen: Mon–Fri 1:00–2:00 PM · Bring photo ID

    Pantry + Kitchen
  • Bronx Jewish Community Council

    2930 Wallace Ave, Bronx, NY 10467
    📞 (718) 652-5500
    🕐 Mon–Thu 9:00 AM–4:00 PM · Fri 9:00 AM–2:00 PM (by appointment)
    bjcconline.org →

    Pantry
  • Bronxwood International Church of God

    3377 Bronxwood Ave, Bronx, NY 10469
    📞 (718) 655-2122
    🕐 Saturdays 9:00–11:00 AM
    bronxwoodintl.org →

    Pantry
  • Eastchester Presbyterian Church

    3154 Fish Ave, Bronx, NY 10469
    📞 Food Pantry: (718) 920-0679 · Soup Kitchen: (718) 798-1855
    🕐 Food Pantry: Saturdays 8:00–10:00 AM
    🕐 Soup Kitchen: Mon–Fri (call for hours)

    Pantry
  • ICNA Relief — Bronx Pantry

    1277 Burke Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469
    📞 (718) 650-3231
    🕐 Saturdays 10:00 AM–1:00 PM · Halal groceries · Client-choice model
    icnarelief.org →

    Pantry
  • Jamaica Benevolent Arm & Cultural Center

    3101 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY 10469
    📞 (718) 671-3615
    🕐 Wednesdays 12:00–2:00 PM

    Pantry
  • North Bronx Seventh-day Adventist Church

    3743 Bronxwood Ave, Bronx, NY 10469
    📞 (718) 882-4907
    🕐 4th Friday of the month @ 1:00 PM
    northbronxsda.org →

    Pantry
  • Our Lady of Refuge Church

    290 E 196th St, Bronx, NY 10458
    📞 (718) 367-4157
    🕐 Wednesdays 9:00–10:00 AM
    ourladyofrefuge.com →

    Pantry
  • Victory Seventh Day Adventist Church

    1271 Burke Ave, Bronx, NY 10469
    📞 (718) 515-4800
    🕐 Wednesdays 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
    victoryny.adventistchurch.org →

    Pantry
  • Abundant Grace for the Forsaken — Food Pantry

    3101 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY 10469
    📞 (347) 350-4698
    🕐 Saturdays 9:00–11:00 AM

    Pantry
  • R.A.I.N. Eastchester Senior Center

    1246 Burke Ave, Bronx, NY 10469
    📞 (718) 882-8513
    🕐 Breakfast: Mon–Fri 9:00–11:00 AM · Lunch: Mon–Fri 12:00 PM
    Must be 60+ · Bring proof of address (utility bill or lease)
    raininc.org →

    Senior
  • Black Forum of Co-op City Inc — Emergency Food Pantry

    177 Dreiser Loop, 2nd Floor Room 20, Bronx, NY 10475
    Also: 920 Baychester Ave, Bldg 1A, Bronx, NY 10475
    📞 (718) 320-8035
    🕐 Tue–Fri 11:45 AM–1:00 PM · Pantry Bag Distribution
    Photo ID with 10475 address required · Bring 2 bags & shopping cart

    Emergency
  • Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church

    1010 Baychester Ave, Bronx, NY 10475
    📞 (929) 504-6163
    🕐 Wednesdays 5:30–7:00 PM · Pantry Bag Distribution
    coopcitysdachurch.org →

    Pantry
  • Jewish Community Council of Co-op City

    177 Dreiser Loop #18, Bronx, NY 10475
    📞 (718) 320-1234
    🕐 Call ahead to confirm pantry schedule

    Pantry
  • Allerton Allies Community Fridge

    2527 Boston Rd, Bronx, NY 10467
    📞 (914) 370-1472
    🕐 Open 24/7 — take what you need, leave what you can · No ID required
    Instagram →

    Community Fridge

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Community Organizations

Organizations & Civic Anchors

These are the organizations doing consistent work across the Northeast Bronx — from civil rights advocacy to youth programming to cross-sector collaboration.

NAACP Williamsbridge Branch

Civil Rights & Advocacy

NAACP Williamsbridge Branch

Civil rights advocacy, community programming, and civic engagement for Northeast Bronx residents. One of the anchor institutions of the Williamsbridge community.

Facebook →

Family Services

Family Enrichment Centers — Uptown FEC

Early childhood education, family support services, and community programming for Northeast Bronx families in Williamsbridge and Wakefield.

Website →
Family Enrichment Centers — Morris Park / Pelham Pkwy FEC

Family Services

Family Enrichment Centers — Morris Park / Pelham Pkwy FEC

Coming Soon

Early childhood and family support programming on the eastern edge of the Northeast Bronx, serving Morris Park and Pelham Parkway families.

Instagram →
The Bronx Collab

Collaborative Network

The Bronx Collab

A cross-sector network connecting Bronx nonprofits, businesses, and community organizations to advance shared goals across the borough.

Instagram →
Northeast Bronx YMCA

Youth & Recreation

Northeast Bronx YMCA

Youth programs, fitness, community events, and after-school programming serving families across the Northeast Bronx.

Website →
Community Board 12 — Northeast Bronx

Civic Engagement

Community Board 12

The local advisory body covering Wakefield, Williamsbridge, Baychester, Eastchester, and Co-op City. Attends to land use, quality of life, and public services.

Instagram →
East 222nd Street Block Association

Block Association

East 222nd Street Block Association

A block association encompassing the 600–1400 blocks of East 222nd Street in the Bronx — keeping neighbors connected, informed, and invested in their block.

Facebook →

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We want this page to reflect the full landscape of work happening in the Northeast Bronx. Get in touch to add or update your organization's listing.

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Public Libraries

Libraries & Learning Spaces

Five New York Public Library branches serve the Northeast Bronx. All are free, open-to-all community hubs — hosting events, job resources, literacy programs, tech access, and much more year-round.

Wakefield Branch Library — NYPL

NYPL Branch · Wakefield

Wakefield Branch Library

4100 Lowerre Pl, Bronx, NY 10466
📞 (718) 652-4663
🕐 Mon–Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun Closed

Hours & Programs →
Baychester Branch Library — NYPL

NYPL Branch · Co-op City

Baychester Branch Library

2049 Asch Loop N (north of Bartow Ave.), Bronx, NY 10475
📞 (718) 379-6700
🕐 Mon & Wed 10 AM–7 PM · Tue & Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun Closed

Hours & Programs →
Eastchester Branch Library — NYPL

NYPL Branch · Eastchester

Eastchester Branch Library

1385 E Gun Hill Rd, Bronx, NY 10469
📞 (718) 653-3292
🕐 Mon–Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun Closed
Auditorium available for community meetings

Hours & Programs →
Edenwald Branch Library — NYPL

NYPL Branch · Edenwald

Edenwald Branch Library

1255 E 233rd St, Bronx, NY 10466
📞 (718) 798-3355
🕐 Mon–Wed 10 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun Closed

Hours & Programs →
Woodlawn Heights Branch Library — NYPL

NYPL Branch · Woodlawn Heights

Woodlawn Heights Branch Library

4355 Katonah Ave, Bronx, NY 10470
📞 (718) 519-9627
🕐 Check nypl.org for current hours
Wheelchair accessible · Adult, YA & children's collections

Hours & Programs →
Not sure which branch is closest? The NYPL website lets you search by address or ZIP code to find programs and events at your nearest branch. All NYPL services are free to cardholders.
Local Anchors

Businesses & Neighborhood Anchors

These are the businesses and gathering places woven into the everyday life of the Northeast Bronx — featured in StraitConnect and part of the neighborhood's ongoing story.

Legacy & Culture

Earl Moodie & Moodie's Records

Earl Moodie's Way Street Renaming celebration
Honoring a Bronx Legend

Earl Moodie and Moodie's Records have been pillars of the Northeast Bronx community for decades, serving as a cultural hub and symbol of resilience. The renaming of 225th Street and White Plains Road to Earl Moodie's Way honors his lasting impact on music, community, and local pride.

The May 24, 2025 celebration of the Earl Moodie Street Renaming was a powerful reminder of his legacy. Thanks to Councilman Riley, his team, and the Moodie family, his legacy will continue to inspire generations in the Bronx.


Neighborhood Staples

Places That Make the Block

Nefer Bookcafé — 694 E. 241st St., Bronx

Independent Bookstore & Café

Nefer Bookcafé

An independent bookstore and café at the northern tip of the Bronx — hosting readings, community gatherings, and cultural conversations. A neighborhood destination.

694 E. 241st St., Bronx, NY

Green Garden Health Food Store — 3543 White Plains Rd, Bronx

Health Food & Wellness

Green Garden Health Food Store

A neighborhood institution serving the Northeast Bronx community with natural and health-focused food products for decades. A legacy business featured in StraitConnect.

3543 White Plains Rd, Bronx, NY

The Mall at Bay Plaza — Co-op City, Bronx

Shopping & Community

Bay Plaza Shopping Center

The Northeast Bronx's largest retail destination — home to major retailers, dining, and services. A community gathering point in Co-op City.

2100 Bartow Ave, Bronx, NY 10475


Culture & Food

Flavor and Flow: Where the Community Comes to Celebrate & Unwind

There's a natural flow that runs through the restaurants and spots that anchor daily life here. These are the places people come back to.

Drips Restaurant & Lounge — 684 E 241st St, Bronx

Restaurant & Lounge

Drips Restaurant & Lounge

There's a natural flow inside Drips — the kind of place where people gather after a long day, celebrate milestones, or just settle in for good food and conversation. The menu leans into Caribbean flavors, with staples like rasta pasta, jerk chicken, and plantain bites — meals that bring people back.

Pull up a chair → 684 E 241st St, Bronx, NY
Flamin' Wok — 839 Burke Ave, Bronx

Jamaican Chinese & Seafood

Flamin' Wok

Flamin' Wok brings jerk spice and Chinese takeout classics together — crispy wings, rasta pasta, lo mein, fried rice, seafood, and more. Fast pickup. Fresh plates. Big flavor.

839 Burke Ave, Bronx, NY
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Parks & Gardens

Green Spaces & Open Places

The Northeast Bronx is home to parks, community gardens, and preserved natural land that offer residents space to breathe, play, gather, and grow. From the wetlands of Seton Falls to the riverside ribbon of Shoelace Park — green is woven through the neighborhood.

Seton Falls Park — Northeast Bronx

NYC Parks · Preserved Natural Land

Seton Falls Park

A peaceful oasis in a high-traffic area — over 30 acres of preserved natural land with a manmade waterfall, forest trails, wetlands, and 30+ bird species. Playground and open spaces sit alongside the natural areas.

E. 233rd St. bet. Seton Ave. & Baychester Ave., Bronx

NYC Parks info →
Shoelace Park — Bronx River Greenway

Bronx River Greenway · Linear Park

Shoelace Park

A one-mile ribbon of city parkland along the east bank of the Bronx River — part of the Bronx River Greenway. Features 1.5 miles of uninterrupted running, biking, and skating. Includes the northernmost boat launch on the Bronx River near 219th St.

Along Bronx River, North Bronx

Bronx River Alliance →
Bissel Garden — Wakefield, Bronx

Community Garden · Wakefield

Bissel Garden

A 2.5-acre community garden and four-block public path in the Wakefield section of the Bronx — the first community garden in the Northeast Bronx, serving the community for over 25 years. Grows native plants, maintains a Veterans Garden, and donates food to neighbors in need.

Wakefield, Bronx, NY

About Bissel Garden →
Bronx River Parkway Greenway

Bronx River Parkway Greenway

Greenway · Multi-Use Trail

Bronx River Parkway Greenway

A multi-use trail running along the Bronx River — open to cyclists, joggers, and pedestrians. Connects neighborhoods through the Northeast Bronx and continues south through the borough, offering a car-free route through green corridors.

Along Bronx River Pkwy, Northeast Bronx

Bronx River Alliance →

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Community gardens, pocket parks, and green corridors are part of what makes the Northeast Bronx worth celebrating. Let us know what should be on this list.

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Getting Around

Transit Access & Connectivity

The Northeast Bronx is well-connected and always accessible. Multiple transit options serve the area — getting residents into Manhattan, across the Bronx, and to Westchester with ease.

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Transit access makes the area especially convenient. The 2 and 5 trains, Metro-North, and Bronx express buses offer easy routes into Manhattan and around the borough — supporting both local residents and commuters. The Northeast Bronx is well-connected and always accessible.

Subway · 2 and 5 Trains

IRT White Plains Road Line

The 2 and 5 trains run through the heart of the Northeast Bronx along White Plains Road and 241st Street, connecting the neighborhood directly to Manhattan and downtown Brooklyn.

MTA Trip Planner →

Commuter Rail

Metro-North Railroad

Metro-North's Harlem Line serves Woodlawn and Mount Vernon East — offering a fast commuter rail option into Grand Central Terminal for residents near the western edge of the Northeast Bronx.

Metro-North schedules →

Bus Service

Bronx Express & Local Bus Routes

MTA express and local bus routes serve the Northeast Bronx, including Bx16, Bx28, Bx38, Bx39, and Bx41 SBS — connecting neighborhoods like Co-op City, Wakefield, Baychester, and Eastchester to the broader transit network.

Bus map & schedules →

Bike & Pedestrian

Bronx River Greenway

The Bronx River Greenway offers a car-free cycling and walking corridor through the Northeast Bronx — connecting riders to the broader NYC greenway network heading south through the borough.

Bronx River Alliance →
Civic & Government

Elected Officials & Public Services

Know your representatives and public safety contacts for the Northeast Bronx. These are the offices and precincts serving Community Board Districts 11 and 12.

NYS Senate · District 34

Senator Jamaal T. Bailey

New York State Senator representing District 34, covering parts of the Northeast Bronx. Focused on criminal justice reform, community investment, and legislation serving Bronx constituents.

959 East 233rd Street, Bronx, NY

Senate website →

NYS Assembly · District 83

Assembly Member Carl E. Heastie

New York State Assembly Member and Speaker of the New York State Assembly, representing District 83 in the Northeast Bronx. A long-standing advocate for Bronx communities in Albany.

Assembly website →

NYC Council · District 12

Council Member Kevin C. Riley

Elected representative for NYC Council District 12, covering Wakefield, Williamsbridge, and Baychester. Focus areas include youth programs, community investment, and neighborhood services.

Council website →

NYC Council · District 11

Council Member Eric Dinowitz

Elected representative for NYC Council District 11, covering Riverdale, Kingsbridge, and parts of the Northwest and Northeast Bronx. Focused on education, housing, and community services.

Council website →

Community Advisory

Community Board 12

The local advisory body covering Wakefield, Williamsbridge, Baychester, Eastchester, and Co-op City. Meets monthly on land use, budget priorities, and quality-of-life concerns.

4101 White Plains Rd, Bronx, NY

Community Advisory

Community Board 11

Advisory body covering Morris Park, Pelham Parkway, and surrounding neighborhoods. Advocates for residents on planning, services, and community quality of life.

1741 Colden Ave, Bronx, NY 10462

Public Safety

47th Precinct — NYPD

Serves Wakefield, Williamsbridge, and surrounding neighborhoods. For non-emergencies call 311; emergencies call 911.

4111 Laconia Ave, Bronx, NY 10466
Non-Emergency: 311

Public Safety

49th Precinct — NYPD

Serves Pelham Parkway, Baychester, Eastchester, and surrounding areas. For non-emergencies call 311; emergencies call 911.

2273 Revere Ave, Bronx, NY 10462
Non-Emergency: 311

Borough Resources

Bronx Borough President

The Borough President's office advocates for Bronx residents, provides services, and coordinates with city agencies on housing, education, health, and economic development.

Borough President website →

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StraitConnect covers local council updates, community board meetings, and neighborhood planning decisions that affect your block.

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