Formerly incarcerated finally get their chance at the polls
Voting is a privilege most Americans get when they turn 18. But Mott Haven resident Patrick Stephens had to wait three decades longer than most. “I took the train all…
South Bronx voters head to the polls, with worries about crime
Although New Yorkers continued to express concerns about how Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and her Republican opponent Lee Zeldin would address inflation and abortion rights if elected governor, Latinxs at…
South Bronx voters continue to no-show at the polls
The South Bronx has a history of low voter turnout on Election Day, and this year was no different. For all elections, primary and general, voter participation in the South…
Hostos journal dedicates new edition to border crossers
In a year marked by the immigration wave from Texas to New York, the Latin American Writers Institute at Hostos Community College in Mott Haven dedicated its latest edition of…
New York City is going green; NYCHA is along for the ride
New York City’s move to sustainable energy is here – and it’s knocking on the door of NYCHA residences. At Jackson Houses in Melrose, Adam’s European Contracting and Buffalo Geothermal…
Mott Haven residents propose programs for “The People’s Money”
How would you spend $5 million? That’s the question dozens of Mott Haven residents asked each other at Mottley Kitchen on E. 140th street where they discussed programs that can…
Environmental Bond Act could benefit the South Bronx
Among the decisions New York City residents will make on Election Day is whether to approve a ballot initiative that would allocate $4.2 billion towards environmental projects across the state…