More than food: Period supplies arrive at local community fridges
As a young mom, Chantal Alison-Konteh had a village of people around her to assist with all aspects of parenthood. She quickly realized, however, that not all moms had this…
‘I think we’re live,’ Septimo hosts first virtual town hall
Amanda Septimo, the new state Assembly member who represents much of the South Bronx, wants to demystify politics for her constituents. She hosted her first virtual town hall session Monday…
Bronx Sees Recent Drop in COVID-19 Positivity Rate
Positive cases of COVID-19 in the Bronx have started to decline, according to data released by the state Department of Health. The overall Bronx “positivity” rate declined to 6.11%…
Senate leader Schumer to discuss future of Bronx businesses
The future of Bronx businesses will be the focus of a Bronx Chamber of Commerce discussion with Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer at an open forum on Tuesday, Feb. 16,…
Cleanup proposed for South Bronx parking site
The New York State Department of Health and the Department of Environmental Conservation are accepting public comments pertaining to its plan to clean up a contaminated site in Mott Haven…
Indoor dining returns in time for Valentine’s Day surge
Valentine’s Day is always a big night for restaurants, but two South Bronx eateries see this year’s celebration as something really special – the start of a path back to…
Mayoral hopeful Donovan talks reforms with criminal justice activists
Calls to defund the police, best approaches to gun violence and whether police should be in city schools headed the discussion Wednesday at a roundtable on criminal justice reform hosted…
Faces of Mott Haven: Pro skater shares his passion with community
Ray Mendez grew up around the corner from the Mullaly Skate Park by Yankee Stadium, one of the oldest skate parks in the city. After honing his skills there on…