Grant promises unemployed 300 'green jobs'
The recipient of a $4 million federal grant is promising that 300 unemployed residents of Hunts Point, Longwood, Mott Haven, Melrose and Port Morris will find jobs under a new…
Mott Haven job programs offer hope
Two programs to help residents find jobs received hopeful news in January. The Disconnected Youth Training Program and the Entrepreneurial Development Program, both run by Mott Haven based non-profit SoBRO,…
Melrose friary campaigns against pre-marital sex
The Corazón Puro (Pure Heart) program encourages abstinence to reduce teen pregnancy
Searching for work on a Mott Haven street corner
As the economy sputters, immigrants wait in vain at ‘La Parada’ By Carla Candia carla.candia@journalism.cuny.edu Dozens of day laborers dressed in ripped jeans and worn t-shirts stood on the corner…
Veterans fight new battles at home
At Hostos Community College in Mott Haven, a club for veterans founded by a Melrose resident eases the transition to civilian life.
Mott Haven merchants are singing the blues
The recession is hurting business everywhere, but small businesses in Mott Haven have been especially hard hit.
Vigil held for shooting victim
25 year-old Taisha Santiago was killed protecting her 9 year-old son as they were caught in crossfire in front of their home in Mott Haven on September 25. 25 year-old…
Neighborhood voices: Urban farming NYC
Check out this video about the growing movement in the South Bronx and beyond! Featured in the video are The Point CDC, Bissel Gardens, Friends of Brook Park, Part of…