Family besieged by rats reveals shelter system failures
Although the mayor has pledged to discontinue the use of cluster-sites, the number of cluster-site units has grown by ten percent over the last two years. For now, there is…
Brook Park reaps year-end harvest
Each year, Brook Park Community Garden enlists neighborhood youths to learn about urban gardening and grow their own produce.
Immigrants share stories of resilience at Bronx Documentary Center
About 40 people gathered at the Bronx Documentary Center on Nov. 21st to hear immigrants from Mexico to Mali share their experiences. If there was one common thread woven through…
Longwood Art Gallery pays homage to late artist
An exhibit at Longwood Art Gallery in Hostos Community College launched during Hispanic Heritage Month in October, celebrates the life of the late artist Jorge Soto Sanchez.
Councilwoman Arroyo resigning
City Councilwoman Maria del Carmen Arroyo has announced that she will resign at the end of the year, after ten years representing Hunts Point and Mott Haven.
Randall’s Island Connector opens in Port Morris
Almost a decade after the project was announced, Randall’s Island is finally accessible to South Bronx residents via a new pathway over the Bronx Kill.
Borough board rejects mayor’s housing plan
Bronx city council members and community board chairs resoundingly rejected Mayor Bill de Blasio’s “Zoning for Quality and Affordability” and “Mandatory Inclusionary Housing” proposals in a 19-0 vote.
Bikers, pedestrians celebrate new Randall’s Island Connector
After years of planning, a long-anticipated connector for bikers and pedestrians between Port Morris and Randall’s Island opened on Saturday. Randall’s Island Connector: The Bronx’s new car-free link to Manhattan from STREETFILMS…