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Bronx, New York – On Tuesday, April 23, 2024 from 3:00p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson joined Consul General of Ireland, Helena Nolan, and President of the Bronx Economic Development Corporation, Robert Walsh, for a walk-through of Katonah Avenue, a small commercial strip of Irish-owned businesses in Woodlawn. Also joining them was Director of Social Work at the Emerald Isle Immigration Center, Megan Macdonald.
First stop:
The Bronx Sandhogs – Local 147
4332 Katonah Avenue
Bronx. New York 10470
For generations, Local 147, also known as the Sandhogs, is a part of the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA). LIUNA representing over 800,000 men and women have been key in providing good paying union jobs. Also known as tunnel workers, they can be found working on major projects throughout New York City. In the past, Members worked on projects starting with the Brooklyn Bridge, Lincoln, Holland, Queens-Midtown, and Brooklyn-Battery Tunnels, along with most of New York City’s subways, waterways, and sewers.
Second stop:
Prime Cuts Irish Butcher
4338 Katonah Avenue
Bronx, New York 10470
A fixture of Woodlawn since 1998, this popular local butcher shop is a go-to stop for all things Irish (meat, chocolate, hot meals, catering) in the neighborhood.
Last stop:
Rambling House
4292 Katonah Avenue
Bronx, New York 10470
Borough President Gibson and the Honorable Helena Dolan greeted co-owner of the Rambling House, Joe Carty and his son, Peter Carty. Rambling House is a neighborhood Irish bar and restaurant that has been on Katonah Avenue for 22 years. Rory Dolan is also an owner of the popular eatery.