The GM of El Porton says the cure to a hangover is two beers and a soup
I have not been able to stop talking about El Porton on Southern Boulevard. The Mexican restaurant is cozy and gets filled quickly, and the bar boasts over 30 different…
South Bronx community nervous about new congressional district lines
One of New York City’s wealthiest communities has been merged into the 15th congressional district—formerly one of the poorest congressional districts in the country, sparking fears that the new change…
Community Board 1, representing Mott Haven, Melrose and Point Morris, seeks active members
Bronx Community Board 1, the local voice for Mott Haven, Melrose and Point Morris, is seeking active members, and the deadline to apply is March 4. The need became apparent…
Construction begins on new school in Mt. Eden section of the Bronx
Construction is now underway on the new Edward L. Grant School in the Bronx, which will add 433 new seats in School District 9. Located at 1302 Edward L. Grant…
Police rarely arrest landlords for illegal lockouts
Police almost never arrest landlords in New York State for illegal evictions, according to a new investigation published by The City. The investigation found that in 2020 and 2021, police…
New York artists offered millions in stipends and jobs
Creatives Rebuild New York is in search of local artists to subsidize. Successful applicants will gain access to stipends and jobs, distributed from the initiative’s total fund of $125 million.…
Free COVID-19 at-home tests now available at seven Bronx locations
At-home rapid Covid tests are now available free of charge at seven Bronx locations: the Bronx Museum of the Arts; the Parkchester, Sedgwick, West Farm and Richmondtown libraries; the Bronx…
Judge weighs fining Department of Corrections $500,000 for missed medical appointments
Legal Aid motion says thousands of inmate medical appointments didn’t take place in January, in contempt of a court order State Supreme Court Judge Elizabeth Taylor is considering a motion…