Unused churches will house homeless
One the eve of Pope Francis' arrival in New York City, Mayor de Blasio and Cardinal Timothy Dolan came to a Melrose homeless shelter to announce the launch of an…
Protesters rally for safe working conditions
Community groups joined with striking workers and elected officials for a rally and march through the South Bronx on Wednesday.
Parishioners prepare for popular Pope’s visit
A visit to St Anselm’s and other Catholic churches in Mott Haven showed how the excitement over Pope Francis’s visit to New York City is spreading through the neighborhood.
Anxiety rises over waterfront redevelopment
Residents sounded off on plans to redevelop the Special Harlem River Waterfront District, demanding more information about how many jobs and affordable housing units the proposal would generate for the…
New tech center promises Mott Haven jobs
A shining 15,000 sq. ft. facility celebrated its grand opening in Port Morris on Thursday, designed to provide full-service software testing and development – and to create 150 new jobs.
St. Roch Church’s appeal delayed
Parishioners from the Church of St. Roch are still waiting for the Vatican's final decision on whether the church will be merged as part of the Archdiocese of New York's…
Judge: Narco Freedom’s residents won’t lose their homes
A judge has approved a plan devised by a team of lawyers, city officials and social service organizations to prevent hundreds of people in Melrose and Mott Haven from losing…
Mayor signs new laws protecting tenants
But local activists say it’s just a small first step Mayor Bill de Blasio and City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito were in Mott Haven on Sept. 3 to announce legislation…