Brook Park hosts annual feast
The stew or “sancocho,” is a typically Caribbean delicacy, but the Brook Park reworking of the traditional dish had a distinctly Dominican flavor to it, with the auyama taking center…
Horizon correction officers say they lack resources for dangerous new inmates
Brawl between detainees leads to 20 injuries to officers Advocates for correction officers were joined are demanding that the city rethink its decision to move dangerous young offenders from Rikers…
NYCHA tenants cope with aftermath of flooding
A month later, tenants deal with mold and bureaucratic delays.
MTA starts redesign of ‘miserable’ bus system
Slow rides, infrequent buses and rising fares were among the transit issues area residents had a chance to sound off about at a public meeting in The Hub.
Aloha to the world from the Don Ho Terrace
Aloha to the World from the Don Ho Terrace is an aggressive “goodbye and good luck” of sorts (the song “So Long, and Thanks for the All the Fish,” from…
Trash piles up after NYCHA loses contractor
Residents say the rotting debris has created a stench, and attracted rats and flies inside both public apartments and the surrounding private homes.
Melrose residents tell police drug use is out of control
“We understand you’re doing the best you can,” one frustrated resident and frequent meeting attendee, told officers. “But all our resources are being sucked down the drain by this drug…
NYCHA residents air grievances with police
Although a recent meeting between Mill Brook and Mitchel Houses tenants and NYPD officers began well enough, with pizza, pleasantries, and 35 participants, it was derailed roughly 20 minutes later…