Reports of art scene’s death are exaggerated
Artists say change defines their relationship with Mott Haven Hatuey Ramos Fermin sits in the most famous apartment in Mott Haven, recording a podcast called “South Bronx Filter.” Fermin is…
Art and business combine to burnish Bronx image
Mott Haven studio offers a showcase for emerging artists Why’s there no love for the Bronx? That question struck Bronxite Paul Ramirez when he graduated from college and realized he…
‘Put down your guns,’ youth group pleads
Mott Haven organization works to curb growing violence Danny Barber has been warned that people are out to kill him because he’s trying to keep young people from a life…
Melrose street renamed for fallen war hero
While Sergeant Jose Velez was training in Iraq in 2005, he became known for his generosity. Fellow soldiers referred to him as Java Joe because he shared coffee sent from…
Old bodega conceals alternative art scene
Popcorn performs “Scraps” at El Fogon from kathy conkwright on Vimeo. Music, poetry, exhibits find South Bronx base at El Fogon When Treve Bynum walked into the former bodega on…
Advocates say: Put the brook back in Brook Park
Restoring a stream would bring environmental benefits Brook Park takes its name from Mill Brook, whose waters once burbled through today’s Webster and Brook Avenues. Now the environmental organization that…
Students learn by running a business
Teens run the lunch counter at Mott Haven school At 16, Lauren Ballou is the manager of a small business. The high school junior is in charge of the Mantis…