New Yorkers urge Council to fund community land trusts
Community land trusts are gaining momentum across the city, and a majority of New Yorkers want city government to fund these initiatives so residents can decide how property in their…
Rap royalty break ground on Hip Hop museum, South Bronx community responds
Last year, hip hop garnered the highest volume of audio and video streams of any genre — surpassing rock and pop. The genre that is now a global phenomenon originated…
Bronx voters favor Adams for mayor, Gibson for BP in Democratic Primaries
Facing a spike in crime and an economic downturn propelled by the pandemic, New York City voters turned out Tuesday to put a former police officer into City Hall to…
Bronxites vote on June 22
Voters who didn’t cast their ballots early in the 2021 primary elections can hit the polls to vote tomorrow, June 22. Early voting ended on Sunday. This year’s Democratic primaries…
NYPD, DA take down Mott Haven gang
Seven members of a group alleged to have sewed violence in Mott Haven over the past three years face criminal charges for robbery, assault, conspiracy to acquire firearms, and for…
NYCHA residents keep pressure on mayor to fire Public Housing CEO
NYCHA residents continued to let Mayor Bill de Blasio know they’re angry with his choice for Housing Authority CEO Gregory Russ, and vented their frustration at proposed policies they suspect…
Bronx on its way to economic recovery, says State Comptroller
After a decade of economic growth, the Bronx took a heavy hit from the pandemic, according to a new report by the State Comptroller’s office. The crisis affected the Bronx…
Early voting begins
Early voting starts today across the city, and extends through June 20. Election day is June 22. This year, New Yorkers will vote for a new mayor, comptroller and public…