In addition, since they have been filling in, they are less able to retain water to the extent they have in the past, contributing to the flooding along the Bronx River Parkway. Need a break?

The Bronx River was considered an "open sewer" for years, in large part because of the large amounts of industrial waste dumped in the New York City waterway in the 19th and 20th centuries.

NEW YORK -- A major cleanup is underway in the Bronx River after 1,000 gallons of oil was accidently spilled into the water. Bronx resident Bruce Roudette says the river is usually serene.

THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — The Bronx River renaissance is underway. It flows 23 miles through southern Westchester County and the Bronx. It has a reputation for being polluted and neglected and ...

Traffic is about to get a whole lot busier on the Bronx River Parkway due to a major construction project. The construction plan is shutting down one lane in both directions between Gun Hill Road ...

The fire broke out on the 10th floor of a high-rise at the Bronx River Houses complex on Bronx River Ave. near the Cross Bronx Expressway in Soundview just after 7 p.m., they added. Firefighters ...

The Red Cross had set up a service center at the Bronx River Parkway Community Center for residents impacted by the fire and was assisting them in finding shelter for the night.

On Jan. 19, two dolphins were spotted swimming through the Bronx River, and by all accounts, they seemed happy and healthy as can be. The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation proudly ...

A historic $1 million award from the Environmental Protection Agency was announced Thursday. News 12 was told that over the next three years, projects will be implemented that will use nature ...