The Bronx, NY
Music connected to The Bronx
About The Bronx
- • Jennifer Lopez, a global superstar, hails from Castle Hill in the Bronx.
- • Hip-hop music was born in the Bronx at a party in 1973.
- • The New York & Harlem Railroad's 1842 arrival spurred the Bronx's rapid growth.
- • City Island, part of the Bronx, once considered seceding to Long Island.
- • The devastating 1970s fires significantly impacted the Bronx's landscape.
- • Jonas Bronck's farm gave the borough its name; it became a county in 1874.
- • With 1.4 million residents, its population exceeds many US states.
- • The Bronx's elevation averages 70 feet, offering views of the NYC skyline.
- • Healthcare and social assistance are dominant industries in the Bronx.
- • The Bronx feels resilient, energetic, and full of cultural pride.
- • The Yankees' 27 World Series titles make them a baseball dynasty.
- • In 1977, Reggie Jackson hit three home runs in Game 6 of the World Series.