Ayala, Rodriguez locked in dead heat in Council primary
A photo finish in the Sept. 12 Democratic primary for City Council left Mott Haven and Port Morris unsure who will be running in the general election this November.
Safety infrastructure the latest in revamping of South Bronx parks
The city is installing 40 blue light "help points" in city parks, including Soundview Starlight Concrete Plant and Pugsley Creek parks.
Tech group, Assemblyman team up to provide computers
Nine students from local schools and universities received free desktop computers at the second annual TechFIN computer distribution in August.
New book tracks hate on the web
A new book by a nationally acclaimed journalist and critic provides stark examples of how the internet helps to fan the flames of racism in the U.S. In “Rants & Retorts:…
Middle school wins award for innovative approach
A small Mott Haven middle school is tinkering with the conventional wisdom about ways to educate children. Education experts are paying attention.
Councilman looks to defend his seat in Sept. 12 primary
“Every couple of weeks, there’s a different pressing issue,” says City Councilman Rafael Salamanca, 37, who will run in a Sept. 12 primary to protect his seat in the 17th…
2017 runner-up makes another run at City Council seat
Helen Hines hopes to pull off an upset, as incumbent Rafael Salamanca’s only opponent in the Sept. 12 Democratic primary for the 17th City Council District seat.
South Bronx is hardest place to beat the heat
It comes as no surprise for residents of Mott Haven and Hunts Point to learn their neighborhoods are among the city's toughest in which to endure the hot summer months,…