PS 31 faces wrecking ball
The city's buildings department and landmarks commission are at loggerheads over the fate of the historic Castle on the Concourse.
Play space lacking for local kids
Despite the scarcity of parkland and the popularity of St. Mary’s, its playgrounds are scruffy and its equipment is outdated-and, sometimes, dangerous.
Betances repairs two years behind schedule
NYCHA originally planned to start repairs in October 2012. A year later, the center’s building on St. Ann’s Avenue remains dormant.
Thanksgiving meal, giveaways planned
As Thanksgiving approaches, local restaurant owners and small businesses are teaming up to make sure there’s enough food for everyone. On Tuesday, Nov. 26, restaurants El Habanero, The Clock Bar,…
PS 5 students honored for their art
The students of PS 5 in Port Morris were honored for their art works at a citywide reception in Queens on Nov. 20. PS 5 was among eight elementary schools…
Yankee Stadium businesses slump
After a summer of little cheer for Yankee fans, local businesses are paying the price.
FreshDirect fight goes back to court
Opponents of FreshDirect’s move from Queens to Port Morris will be back in court to take one more shot at keeping the online grocer out of the Bronx through legal…
Workshops set for cooking program
A small, East Harlem-based nonprofit is asking Mott Haven residents for their input to help design a mobile cooking classroom it proposed during this year’s Participatory Budgeting process.