St. Mary’s Park to get major upgrades, mayor announces
The parks department selected parks that have received insufficient funding in the past and that are located in densely populated areas.
Month: August 2016
Lawsuit alleges massive fraud by Bronx Democrats
In an effort to maintain its stranglehold on elected office in the Bronx, the leaders of the borough’s Democratic Party have carried out an elaborate scheme to rig the makeup of the county committee, a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court on Aug. 16 charges.
Festival brings a taste of Ghana to Crotona Park
Africans from across the city celebrated Ghanaian culture at the 7th annual Afro Cultural Parade and Festival in Crotona Park on Aug. 13.
Residents hopeful new NYPD commish will focus on community relations
Assemblyman Michael Blake said an incident in which an officer used force on him in July is symptomatic of how NYPD treats black citizens. The NYPD denies the cop was out of line, and says it is investigating. Meanwhile, the Assemblyman says, the announcement that a new NYPD commish is replacing Bill Bratton is a hopeful sign.
Art extravaganza gets mixed reviews
Glitz, glam, and nostalgia were on display in Port Morris for three days this weekend, as the neighborhood played host to the “No Commission NY Art Fair,” and a small group of protesters was on hand to say hello.
Wonky upstart announces Assembly run
Jackson Strong will try to unseat Carmen Arroyo, the 80-year-old incumbent who has held the 84th District Assembly seat since 1994, in the Sept. 13 Democratic primary. The townhouse renovator says that “the quality of representation in our district is unacceptable.”
Residents brace for waterfront development
Some residents attending an Aug. 4 forum Hostos Community College to discuss the future of the Lower Concourse North waterfront site, said they’re nervous about high rise housing they fear developers will eventually build along the banks of the Harlem River in Port Morris.
Inner city kids learn life lessons
A youth program in Mott Haven is looking to provide local kids with constructive activities few of them are otherwise likely to get.