Council candidate reaches out, one voter at a time
When there’s a knock on the door and Mott Haven residents open it to see Tamika Mapp, the last thing they could imagine is that the woman in front of…
Hopeful successor to Mark-Viverito touts non-political cred
“I consider myself a grassroots candidate,” said the 43-year-old hopeful, who is relying on small donations to fuel a run to replace her term-limited boss on the City Council.
Council candidate looks to tap into Assembly experience
In his second bid for a seat on the New York City Council, Robert J. Rodriguez hopes Mott Haven and East Harlem voters will consider his accomplishments after seven years…
New diabetes treatment center to open in Hub
A new, state-of-the-art diabetes treatment center is coming soon to a place where it’s needed the most: the South Bronx.
Local kids get a field of dreams
Tucked away in a corner of Mott Haven, just outside the grounds of one of the city’s largest public housing complexes, a new baseball field is providing local young people…
Citi Bike is Bronx-bound
Bronx bicyclists may soon have reason to rejoice, because the city's popular bike-sharing program could be making its next stop here in the near future.
Melrose gang member sentenced to 33 years
Members of a gang that was based at Melrose Houses are facing serious time for murder and other violent crimes, including the stomping murder of a 16-year-old rival gang member…
Arts collective sets sights on Melrose
Last January, a collective consisting of seven artists bought the 6,400-square-foot lot at 368 East 152 Street for $1.15 million, with help from ArtCondo, a real estate enterprise that helps…