Mott Haven tenant leader passes away
By Maria Clark maria.clark@motthavenherald.com Shirley Flowers was more than just a lifelong resident of the Jose de Diego-Beekman houses which span East 138th, 143d St., and St. Ann’s and Jackson…
Mott Haven march denounces gun violence
By Joe Hirsch news@motthavenherald.com Naisha Pearson was just 10 years old when she was gunned downed in Saw Mill Park on East 139th Street. She was playing at a Labor…
Melrose kids get new playground
by Jeanmarie Evelly jeanmarie.evelly@motthavenherald.com Renovations to the Melrose Playground are finally complete, to the delight of local children and residents. “Happy days are here again, because the playground is open…