Volunteers revive neglected garden
On June 22, residents and green space advocates gathered to celebrate the reopening of a long-venerated community garden that had fallen on hard times.
Planned development riles NYCHA residents
Residents of Mill Brook Houses packed their community center on Monday night to confront developers who plan to construct new housing for seniors on the site of a NYCHA parking…
Edgy exhibit opens at BronxArtSpace
A new exhibit at BronxArtSpace features four textile artists who use domestic materials such as yarn and fabrics to recreate pieces representing serious themes like war and gentrification.
Vigil held for slain mother of three
More than 100 people gathered at the John Adams Houses playground in Longwood on Wednesday, holding candles and anti-gun banners to remember 29 year old Jessica White, and to condemn…
Quiet street awaits major changes
When asked about the future of their block on a recent weekday afternoon, most residents and workers said they favored the idea of new housing, but most seemed surprised that…
Advocates irked by slow pace of Harlem River cleanup
Bronx residents and environmentalists are voicing frustration at the slow pace of city action on a plan to reduce sewage overflows into the Harlem River that are producing unsafe bacteria…
Trendy restaurants find a foothold
Trendy restaurants are opening and finding a way to thrive in Mott Haven and Melrose, concurrently with a spate of new housing developments all around the neighborhood.
Dressing salseros in Melrose
On the top floor of a building wedged between Third and Melrose avenues, Laura Diaz spends her afternoons seated at a sewing machine, piecing together neon fabrics, fringe and rhinestones,…