Local entrepreneurs have a message for South Bronx youth: Stick around
New and younger entrepreneurs are on the rise in the South Bronx, and they’ve created boxing gyms, event spaces, and youth mentorship models to help those who aspire for their…
$10 million allocated for South Bronx small business loans
Strengthening small businesses in Hunts Point and Port Morris is the objective of a new borough-wide economic stimulus program, through which some businesses will be eligible for up to $350,000…
Summer concert series in St. Mary’s Park celebrates Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary
A potpourri of Hip-Hop artists helped celebrate the genre’s half-century mark at St. Mary’s Park on Sunday. KRS-One, DJ Chuck Chillout and DJ Ralph Mercado. The concert series features a…
Former subterranean dweller to open women’s shelter in Mott Haven
Maria Prado remembers darker days when she lived underground. Tall and slender with a short salt and pepper bob, Prado has made a big transition over the years, from subway…
A potential payday for undocumented kids
Professional development is a major hurdle in immigrant communities, where many kids do not have the official documents to work legally. But a group of undocumented high schoolers from the…
Two community gardens get funding for makeovers. Some residents say changes should include more public access.
A community garden in Mott Haven and another in Melrose will each receive necessary funding for important upgrades, buoyed by a letter of support from Bronx Community Board 1. But…
Last-mile warehouses raise question across South Bronx
Logistics is a booming industry in the South Bronx, and many e-commerce companies are choosing Hunts Point as the site of new warehouses for last-mile deliveries. But the increase in…
NYPD looks to mend relations with community at National Night Out
South Bronx community members had a chance to air a mixture of frustration and appreciation with officers from the 40th Precinct last Tuesday, during the annual National Night Out. The…