Bronxites sound off on hoped-for improvements
Emely Paulino Cuevas recalls the moment she suffered a severe asthma attack that resulted in an ambulance rushing her to the emergency room. When paramedics arrived at her Mott Haven…
Federal funds will help establish climate resiliency hubs in South Bronx. Young people will lead the way.
The South Bronx’s industrialized riverfront communities have long been among the city’s most vulnerable to the effects of a rapidly changing climate and extreme heat. Now, one grassroots organization is…
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…