Hub’s LGBTQ center fills urgent need
Destination Tomorrow, which was founded in 2009, has become a refuge for the area's LGBTQ since moving to the Hub this fall .
Puerto Rican culture is front and center at Melrose ‘parranda’
The procession stopped at various casitas, or garden houses, located in public parks and lots around the neighborhood. Melrose has the highest concentration of casitas in the city.
Blast from the past: Bronxites relive the history of hip-hop
The event was put on by the Bronx Documentary Center and featured a panel with Tobak, and two local photographers, Ricky Flores and Joe Conzo, whose iconic pictures of the…
Virtual bookstore brings local families together
“From what we’ve been seeing and experiencing, kids are extremely interested in books,” said Rebekah Shoaf, founder of Boogie Down Books.
2020 census creates uncertainties for immigrants
As the politically-charged legal saga unfolds, the New York Immigration Coalition is leading a campaign to ensure an accurate count by orchestrating outreach that would be implemented by community based…
Tenants fight protracted legal battle with landlords
Soon after reporting a leak in the sink in her apartment at 386 E 139th St., Blonnie Rodgers, 63, said she heard an aggressive knock at her door. When she…
Water outages add to woes for Patterson Houses residents
Residents at Patterson Houses rushed to the fire hydrant outside 300 E. 143rd St. on the first Sunday afternoon in December to draw water. But there was no fire to…
New juice bar aims to promote healthier options
Freshly Made Sobro, located on 2535 Third Avenue, opened in March and serves everything from garden-fresh squeezed kale with a touch of pineapple and apples to vegan wraps at prices…