Environmentalists honor Herald editor
The Bronx Council for Environmental Quality honored the Mott Haven Herald’s editor with its annual Helen C. Reel ”Keeping it Reel” award for an outstanding educator on June 13. The…
Feds bust up Moore House gang
The feds have broken up a gang based at the Moore Houses in Mott Haven. U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara announced the indictment of 21 members and associates of the MurderMoore…
Mott Haven residents sue FreshDirect
Suit asks judge to order a new environmental study A lawsuit filed by a public interest law firm on behalf of several Mott Haven residents says the city pushed through…
New push to Harlem River shore begins
The vision of a reborn connection between the Harlem River and the Bronx communities nearby was sketched at a forum at the Bronx Museum on June 11 that marked the…
Politicians raise new FreshDirect questions
Call for a moratorium on building in Harlem River Yards A Congressman, state senator and two members of the New York City Council have asked the State Department of Transportation…
City ignoring residents over Sheridan, say advocates
South Bronx residents, activists and elected officials unhappy with the city’s recent announcement it will no longer consider tearing down the Sheridan Expressway are questioning the way planners reached their…
Hearing scheduled on Randall’s Island path
In a step toward building the long-delayed pathway and bridge to Randall’s Island, the New York State Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 20, to…
Residents asked for ideas on waterfront
The Pratt Center for Community Development is lending a hand to the Harlem River Working Group with an online survey designed to gather feedback on its proposed redesign of the…