Non-voters weigh in on primary
The Herald conducted an informal poll of Mott Haven residents who said they had no plans on voting in the 8th City Council District Democratic primary. Although the primary winner…
Rodriguez concedes: Diana Ayala wins primary, will face Republican in November election
Robert J. Rodriguez has conceded to Melissa Mark-Viverito staffer Diana Ayala, making her the Democrat who will run in the general election on Nov. 7. If she wins, as widely…
Mott Haven Academy celebrates anniversary and growth
This school year, a group of 100 students in the fifth and sixth grade will form the inaugural cohort of Mott Haven Academy Middle School for Social Leadership. Eventually, the…
Salamanca easily wins Democratic primary
Incumbent Rafael Salamanca Jr. cruised to victory in the Sept. 12 Democratic primary, defeating retired health care administrator Helen Hines, his only opponent, to continue representing Hunts Point, Longwood and Melrose…
Ayala, Rodriguez locked in dead heat in Council primary
A photo finish in the Sept. 12 Democratic primary for City Council left Mott Haven and Port Morris unsure who will be running in the general election this November.
Safety infrastructure the latest in revamping of South Bronx parks
The city is installing 40 blue light "help points" in city parks, including Soundview Starlight Concrete Plant and Pugsley Creek parks.
Tech group, Assemblyman team up to provide computers
Nine students from local schools and universities received free desktop computers at the second annual TechFIN computer distribution in August.