Coquí Mexicano says Adiós
Cherished neighborhood eatery set to close due to mounting debt In his now desolated restaurant, Alfredo Diego had trouble holding back tears. He hugged the soccer ball signed by Spanish…
Homeowners fight proposed housing facility
A group of Mott Haven residents has organized to protest a proposed housing development for the mentally ill, saying the neighborhood already has far more than its fair share of…
Dancer breathes new life into traditional art form
A physical injury may cause some workers to question a career choice, but it gave Milteri Tucker the drive to pursue two. Tucker, a professional dancer, was left unable to…
The dead won’t sleep in the Bronx
Visiting the dead is a common ritual for Mexicans during El Dia De Los Muertos. But South Bronx Mexicans won’t be spending time at tombstones next week – for the…
Budget cuts mean homelessness for some
Homeless advocacy organizations are scrambling to find alternative housing options for the thousands who will be displaced because of the termination of a city and state funded housing program…
Stories from Africa move across borders
In the African-born community of the South Bronx, names like George Clooney, Woody Allen or “Seinfeld” might pass completely unnoticed. A visit from actor Funke Akindele or a screening of…
Kids rally for afterschool programs
Over 300 elementary school students rallied in Mott Haven on Oct. 20 to draw attention to the importance of the East Side House Settlement afterschool programs they participate in. The…
Local residents join Wall Street protest
A large crowd of people gathered at Fordham Plaza on Saturday to participate in the second weekly meeting of the Bronx’s own contingent of the Occupy Wall Street protests. Bronxites…