40th Precinct launches program to fight crime, patch relations
A new NYPD program that kicked off in mid-January is taking aim both at rising crime rates and at strained relations between the 40th Precinct and Mott Haven residents.
NYCHA should be Council candidates’ priority, say tenants
Two NYCHA tenant leaders say the candidates for the open 17th district City Council seat should put some focus on badly needed repairs in public housing.
Council candidates face off at public forum
Hopefuls square off to persuade voters they’re for real Ten candidates for the open 17th City Council district seat that includes Mott Haven and Hunts Point made bids to distinguish…
Candidates submit first campaign finance disclosures
Democratic party’s candidate, Rafael Salamanca, nearly doubles runner-up By relying on large contributions from elected officials and businesses, Rafael Salamanca has raised nearly twice as much money as his nearest…
Few candidates have cash on hand
As many as six of the 11 candidates to replace Maria del Carmen Arroyo on the New York City Council appear to lack the money to compete, a second round…
Eleven candidates vie for open City Council seat
Voters to choose Arroyo’s replacement on Feb. 23 In a special election to be held on Feb. 23, a crowded field of candidates is vying to replace Maria del Carmen…
Community schools get a boost from city
Some 50 parents and students rallied at the Taft Center in Morrisania on Jan. 20, to urge a city educational panel to vote to approve new standards to strengthen community…
OP ED: Voters should tune in for candidate debate on Jan. 27
OP ED: NYC Council District 17 (Bronx) Councilmember Special Election DON’T CAST A BLIND VOTE! BE INFORMED The announcement of the resignation of former Councilmember Maria del Carmen Arroyo creates…