Classic salsero gets St. Mary’s Park dancing
Some 200 people waited for hours under a light rain, for a good spot to see legendary salsero Joe Bataan perform at St. Mary’s Park on July 13th.
Fundraising starts for September primary
Councilman Rafael Salamanca Jr. has built an early fund-raising lead with big contributions from the Bronx Democratic Party machine and elected officials, along with numerous smaller contributions.
Lottery process opens for new Melrose apartments
A development at 3160 Park Avenue in Melrose, with 151 apartments the city deems affordably-priced, are now open for prospective tenants to apply for. Tenants with incomes ranging as low…
Mayor announces new youth initiative at Mill Brook
Mayor Bill de Blasio visited the Mill Brook Houses in Port Morris on Tuesday to announce the launch of a new initiative to create 50 new soccer fields for young…
Entrepreneur preaches web access for all
Port Morris startup helps low-income residents log on A Port Morris startup is looking to ensure that low-income Bronx households aren’t left behind by the area’s technology boom. Neture Inc. was…
Port Morris waterfront facelift begins
Elected officials on Friday announced $2 million will be allocated to creation of green space along the Harlem River in Port Morris.
Murder of young mom puts spotlight on safety measures
After a young mother of three was killed on June 11 while shielding her children from stray gunfire in a John Adams Houses playground, residents of the public housing complex…
NYCHA drops bombshell on Mill Brook Houses
NYCHA residents and Community Board 1 put housing officials on notice at a June 30 meeting, saying they are out of patience with the city’s housing policies and plan to…