Mott Haven residents propose programs for “The People’s Money”
How would you spend $5 million? That’s the question dozens of Mott Haven residents asked each other at Mottley Kitchen on E. 140th street where they discussed programs that can…
Environmental Bond Act could benefit the South Bronx
Among the decisions New York City residents will make on Election Day is whether to approve a ballot initiative that would allocate $4.2 billion towards environmental projects across the state…
Money coming for Bronx school tech, cultural organizations
Schools and cultural institutions across the Bronx are starting to receive news of their piece of the borough’s $24.6 million capital budget for fiscal year 2023. Borough President Vanessa Gibson…
Voters urged to flip their ballots on Nov. 8
NYC voters, make sure to flip over your ballot on Tuesday Nov. 8! The front side of the ballot will list choices for governor, senators, and other local officials. The…
Mitchel Houses can’t get rid of its rats
One evening outside Mitchel Houses, Donna Jackson walked up a ramp with her walker when she saw a familiar terrifying creature – a rat — huddled in a corner. It…
New DREAM charter school opens on Bruckner
Hundreds of DREAM families and neighborhood residents celebrated with excitement and optimism the opening of its new 188,000 square-foot charter school that will serve 1,400 pre-K to 12th grade students…
As pandemic fades, rising prices squeeze restaurants
The Valencia Bakery has been in business since 1952, and it is most popular for their pineapple-filled cakes. There is only one problem, according to owner Alexandra Diaz. Following the…
Housing development rises in Morrisania with 148 apartments, supportive services
A new 10-story apartment building with 148 apartments that fall within the city’s affordable housing guidelines, is now ready to take new renters. Ninety of the apartments at El Borinquen…