Today, just a half hour from midtown in Manhattan in New York City, those businesses include unique shops and spaces, restaurants with delicious seafood and cuisine from around the world, galleries, antique stores, cafes, and service enterprises.
Behind the Business
Finding Family at Amadiz Cigars
As you enter Amadiz Cigars, a light lingering smell of cigar smoke wafts through the air, and the sweet sounds of light jazz sail along with it. A family feeling permeates the air as well…
An Artist in Residence on City Island: Mary Colby Studio Gallery
It is unusual to simply take a walk down a city street and be able to step inside and watch an artist at work. One can do this on City Island Avenue in the Bronx. Enter Mary Colby’s Studio Gallery and first note the monocromatic tones of wall and pillars, the many...
‘A Taste of Italy’ on City Island
“We invite everyone to come and visit – and have ‘a taste of Italy.’” Learn more about the families “behind the business”!
Best of the Bronx Nominees
“Best of the Bronx” Voting Ends August 25 – Vote City Island TODAY!
See a list of all nominated City Island Chamber businesses, and vote each day until August 25.
Four Nominations for Portofino as “Best of the Bronx”
Finishing off “Best of the Bronx” nominations with four for Portofino Restaurant.
Morris Yacht & Beach Club “Wedding Site” Nomination as “Best of the Bronx”
A “wedding site” nomination for Morris Yacht & Beach Club.
News and Events
#ThinkHolidays on City Island
Learn more about holiday happenings on City Island.
Small Business Saturday ~ Shopping and Tree Lighting
Join us on City Island this #SmallBusinessSaturday (November 25)!
Honoring… Celebrating… City Island Businesses
Close to 100 people gathered at the Harlem Yacht Club on November 4 for the 113th anniversary City Island Chamber of Commerce (CICC) Dinner Dance…
‘Light the Holidays’
on City Island!
If you’ve ever enjoyed a drink or dinner, lunch or brunch, a family celebration or a friends’ gathering at one of City Island’s restaurants…
If you’ve ever visited City Island’s unique shops and spaces…
If you’ve ever contacted City Island’s professional service businesses…
Help light the way for others – and yourselves – to visit and do the same this Holiday Season!
Add your sparkle to the Season!
Community Calendar
Holiday Luncheon | Bartow-Pell Mansion
895 Shore Road, Pelham Bay Park, The Bronx, NY 10464
Holiday First Friday with MetropoliTones | Bartow-Pell Mansion
895 Shore Road, Pelham Bay Park, The Bronx, NY 10464
Christmas Fair | St. Mary Star of the Sea Church
595 Minnieford Avenue
Art Reception & Book Signing | Focal Point Gallery
321 City Island Ave., City Island, NY
Jewelry (Earring) Making | Imagine That!
280 City Island Avenue, Bronx, NY 10464
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