Why did the Bronx become part of New York City?

In 1874, the western portion of the present Bronx County, consisting of the towns of Kingsbridge, West Farms, and Morrisania, was transferred to New York County, and to New York City; the three towns were abolished in the ... City Island, New York City's only nautical community, voted to join New York County in 1896. read more

The answer is found at the website History of the Bronx - Yes The Bronx The Bronx was called Rananchqua by the native Siwanoy band of Lenape, while other Natives knew The Bronx as Keskeskeck. read more

European colonization of the Bronx began in 1639. The Bronx was originally part of Westchester County, but it was ceded to New York County in two major parts (West Bronx, 1874 and East Bronx, 1895) before it became Bronx County. read more

Yes, the Bronx is one of the five boroughs of New York City (Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, the Bronx). read more