NYPD sting puts 10 alleged drug dealers behind bars
The takedown took place at Perry’s Diner on Third Avenue on Jan. 8. Detectives charged 10 dealers loosely associated with the Latin King Pin gang with conspiracy charges.
The city’s new health plan: What do I need to know?
In early January, Mayor Bill DeBlasio came to Lincoln Medical Center to announce the rollout of a NYC Care, a new healthcare initiative he said will help 600,000 currently uninsured…
Local venture calls to Bronx creatives
The debut of their event series is scheduled for Jan. 26, with a free event to highlight Bronx media, music, food and art.
Mayor comes to Mott Haven to celebrate housing policies
Although the mayor did not say why he chose Mott Haven as the place to sum up his administration's achievements, he alluded to it by touching on the growing concerns…
Latino parents want robust anti-bullying measures in schools
A group of parents of Mott Haven school children is calling for the creation of a Culturally Responsive Curriculum to highlight the achievements of indigenous cultures across Latin America, and…
NYPD’s arrest of activist shrouded in mystery
The co-owner of La Morada Mexican restaurant on Willis Avenue and her lawyer say she was unlawfully detained by undercover NYPD detectives last Friday evening after they saw her videotaping…
Latina entrepreneurs open paralegal firm
“Showing clients that we are here to listen is essential,” said Swannie Batista. Sixty-eight percent of Mott Haven residents are Hispanic, leading her to conclude there was a need for Spanish…