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New business aims to educate public about the benefits of chocolate
Sol Cacao, the first Black-owned chocolate factory in New York City, is on a mission to teach people about the...
Residents call for more outdoor public spaces
For many Hunts Point locals, the Boogie Down Grind Café is one of the community's most important gathering points. But...
City says CitiBike a success in South Bronx; some locals disagree
Every day, Laura Alvarez commutes from her home in the South Bronx near 161st Street to her job at the...
The Bronx Brewery collaborates with creatives for its limited edition beers
For the past two years, the Bronx Brewery has collaborated with artists for their Up and Comers series. From graffiti...
Pump the brakes: Bronx residents voice concerns on bus redesign plan
Bronx bus riders and advocates voiced concerns about proposed changes to bus routes during last week’s final virtual MTA meeting...
Haven Kids Rock musical mirrors lives of South Bronx kids
Haven Kids Rock, an afterschool program at Mott Haven Academy, has teamed with an entertainment company to produce a musical...
Residents continue push for new community arts center at abandoned rehab clinic
South Bronx residents who have been fighting for years to turn an abandoned rehab center into a creative and educational...
Parents, kids enjoy thousands of free books at giveaway event at Mott Haven school
Dozens of parents and children got to go home with free books earlier this month, thanks to a giveaway event...
Boogie Down Storytime returns to Mottley Kitchen
South Bronx bookstore Boogie Down Books has returned to hosting its “Boogie Down Storytime” events at the Mottley Kitchen in...
Voters cite rising crime, health care in 2021 elections
South Bronxites went to the polls on Tuesday, with some familiar themes in mind. Some voters worried about rising violent...
Support for new soccer stadium falling, survey says
A survey by a South Bronx business group says that local support for building a new soccer stadium to house...
Demoras en permisos de construcción mantienen cerrada la biblioteca pública de Mott Haven
La sede cerró sus puertas en marzo del 2020 por la pandemia del coronavirus. Varias obras que estaban en marcha...
“Pasa factura” Profesores discuten agotamiento y problemas de salud mental
Pasando por las concurridas y ruidosas corredores de Mott Haven Community High School, el profesor colaborativo entre pares Wardell Minor,...
Many Bronx residents still waiting for rental aid as state assistance program runs out of money
Mott Haven resident Juan Cano applied to the state’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program soon after it opened up in June....
‘It’s a big impact’: Four public libraries in the South Bronx still closed, leaving residents with limited options
Months after the New York Public Library reopened most of its locations across the city, four of its branches are...
Curbside composting is back–but in only a few neighborhoods
Curbside composting in New York City has resumed this month, but Mott Haven and Hunts Point need more volunteers to...
‘Takes a toll’: South Bronx teachers discuss burnout, continuing mental health issues
(Para leer este articulo en español, "Pasa factura: Profesores discuten agotamiento," vaya a esta versión). Passing the noisy and busy...
What can photography do? New Bronx Documentary Center exhibit addresses the question
The US withdrawal from Afghanistan and subsequent Taliban takeover has many reflecting on America’s 20-year war. However, a new photo...
Youth programs expand for young people at-risk for violence
With new funding, youth programs in the Bronx are expanding to serve those at risk for violence in their communities....
Board 1 elects new Chair, after two-year vacancy
Community Board 1 has a new chairperson, after more than two years with no one at the helm. At Board...
Residents push for neighborhood improvements at meeting near PS 49
The neighborhoods of Mott Haven and Port Morris need more affordable housing, cleaner streets, better jobs and recreational spaces —...
Five Bronx artists chosen for Governors Island residency
When South Bronx native Marco Saavedra is not helping to run his family's La Morada restaurant in Mott Haven, he...
Residents celebrate success of free community fridge with sidewalk brunch
About a year after two Bronx teachers debuted the first free community fridge in Mott Haven, local residents came together...
Students return to school Monday
After a year of learning interruptions, the city will offer in-person instruction with no remote option throughout the 2021-2022 school...
Melrose nonprofit helps undocumented workers apply for pandemic aid
Next application session is scheduled for Sept. 15 The Bronx Documentary Center is working to help undocumented workers in the...
Community gardens help Bronxites regroup after pandemic
The sense of social isolation brought on by the pandemic has had a silver lining in the South Bronx. An...
Bronx group hopes to name street for Derek Jeter to boost business
The 161 Street Business Improvement District is pushing to rename a portion of 161st Street after Derek Jeter to celebrate...
City moves ahead on borough jails plan
The city agency charged with leading the design and construction of four borough jails, including one on the site of...
South Bronx recovers from Ida while some MTA service remains suspended
Thousands of Bronx commuters found themselves without service Friday as MTA crews worked feverishly to restore service along subway lines...
Elected officials, residents blast NYCHA over neglected senior center
Some 60-and-over residents in a Melrose public housing complex hoped the activity center on the ground floor of their complex...
Surge in gun violence unsettles South Bronx
Charmaine John looked worried as she gazed out over Spofford Avenue in Hunts Point on Election Day last June. After...
Street vendors seek relief from regulators
But others say the rules are fair, and must be enforced Justina Rios and her husband Felix wake up in...
Advocates: A renewable energy proposal for the city could hurt South Bronx
A proposal to ramp up the amount of renewable energy the city uses as a proportion of its overall energy...
Mayor meets with Bronxites in The Hub
Residents and community groups met with Mayor Bill de Blasio and city agencies in Roberto Clemente Plaza on Tuesday, as...
La Finca del Sur plays host to the stage rumba series
Nestled between the Major Deegan Expressway and Metro North train tracks in a gritty section of Port Morris, musicians, dancers...
B-Diddy B-ball tournament honors Brandon Hendricks
A quadruple-header at Andrew Jackson Houses in Melrose on July 7 followed the street co-naming ceremony for Brandon Hendricks at...
Beer and lots of local ambience on tap at Bronx Brewery
Watching sports and enjoying an adult beverage go hand-in-hand for many New Yorkers, with a cold brew being the drink...
Rental assistance program stifled by technical difficulties, landlords
Some Bronx housing advocates are worried that the city program designed to help protect low-income residents from being evicted is...
Photo exhibit casts lens on Latin American hardships
A new exhibit at the Bronx Documentary Center highlights life in Latin America through the eyes of photojournalists from the...
Slain high school athlete memorialized
Brandon Hendricks, the standout basketball player from James Monroe High School who was fatally shot in June 2020, was memorialized...
Exhibition underscoring themes of oppression and racism marks museum’s 50th anniversary
The Bronx Museum of The Arts is celebrating its 50th anniversary with Amerika, God Bless You If It’s Good To...
Bronx seniors document trying times
When Rhynna Santos speaks about teaching photography, it's hard to tell what excites her more: the craft or the people...
La Central is officially open
South Bronxites who’ve gone apartment hunting regularly ask how affordable the city’s “affordable housing” really is for them. The developers...
New Yorkers urge Council to fund community land trusts
Community land trusts are gaining momentum across the city, and a majority of New Yorkers want city government to fund...
Rap royalty break ground on Hip Hop museum, South Bronx community responds
Last year, hip hop garnered the highest volume of audio and video streams of any genre — surpassing rock and...
Bronx voters favor Adams for mayor, Gibson for BP in Democratic Primaries
Facing a spike in crime and an economic downturn propelled by the pandemic, New York City voters turned out Tuesday...
Bronxites vote on June 22
Voters who didn’t cast their ballots early in the 2021 primary elections can hit the polls to vote tomorrow, June...
NYCHA residents keep pressure on mayor to fire Public Housing CEO
NYCHA residents continued to let Mayor Bill de Blasio know they're angry with his choice for Housing Authority CEO Gregory...
Bronx on its way to economic recovery, says State Comptroller
After a decade of economic growth, the Bronx took a heavy hit from the pandemic, according to a new report...
Early voting begins
Early voting starts today across the city, and extends through June 20. Election day is June 22. This year, New...