Brook House closing after half-century
A new wellness center will replace a venerated furniture store at the corner of Third and Brook avenues on July 1st.
Month: May 2014
Small school sports face budget axe
Advocates for small school athletics say the City pays big for the likes of badminton and ping pong in schools in well-to-do neighborhoods around the city, while refusing to fund basic athletic programs small schools in low-income neighborhoods
New top cop named in Mott Haven
The 40th Precinct has a familiar face as its new commanding officer. Deputy Inspector Lorenzo
Mayor proposes new precinct headquarters
The mayor has proposed constructing a new station house for the 40th Precinct. Some cops say they’ve heard that one before.
Linen workers complain of inhumane conditions
Employees at a Port Morris cleaning service that delivers sheets and towels to some of the city’s fanciest hotels say they are routinely underpaid and threatened while subjected to dangerous working conditions.
Tenants still in limbo
A proposal for a noted nonprofit housing group to take over a troubled Melrose apartment building was scuttled at the last minute, upsetting beleaguered tenants – including some on the verge of eviction.
Mott Haven parents support mayor’s pre-k push
Immigrant families living in Mott Haven are eager to see the mayor’s pre-k push succeed.