40th Precinct launches program to fight crime, patch relations
A new NYPD program that kicked off in mid-January is taking aim both at rising crime rates and at strained relations between the 40th Precinct and Mott Haven residents.
Council candidates face off at public forum
Hopefuls square off to persuade voters they’re for real Ten candidates for the open 17th City Council district seat that includes Mott Haven and Hunts Point made bids to distinguish…
Community schools get a boost from city
Some 50 parents and students rallied at the Taft Center in Morrisania on Jan. 20, to urge a city educational panel to vote to approve new standards to strengthen community…
NYCHA rolls out safety cameras
Residents of the John Adams Houses in Morrisania are hoping new safety cameras in their buildings will help bring down crime and vandalism which have plagued the complex for years.
Former Assembly candidate takes second stab at elected office
Melrose businessman says local voters will vote against the political machine.
Council candidate Marlon Molina says he’s a community organizer at heart
Marlon Molina says cutting down on gun violence and helping community boards negotiate with the mayor to reshape his affordable housing proposal are among the messages he hopes will get…
Proposed development will hurt Longwood, say tenants
Simpson Street Residents held a rally on Jan. 8 to protest their landlord's plan to build a new complex that they say would worsen traffic and parking problems while squeezing…
Protesters rally against SoBRO
A handful of protesters beat drums and held up protest signs in front of the offices of SoBRO, demonstrating against what they say is the organization’s cozy relationship with developers…