New mall threatens Mott Haven businesses
By Jeanmarie Evelly [email protected] Third Avenue and 149th street would be the heart of many cities’ downtown. Shoppers crowd its sidewalks. But many storeowners are worried that the Hub—as the…
Manhattan nonprofit looks to bring jobs to Mott Haven
Jeanmarie Evelly [email protected] A nonprofit with its roots in Manhattan and branches throughout the city has set its sights on the South Bronx, with hopes of bringing jobs to the…
Trees talk on the Grand Concourse
By Jeanmarie Evelly [email protected] The Grand Concourse, the iconic boulevard that stretches along four miles of the Bronx, has 100 years of stories to tell. This summer and fall, Bronx…
Melrose kids get new playground
by Jeanmarie Evelly [email protected] Renovations to the Melrose Playground are finally complete, to the delight of local children and residents. “Happy days are here again, because the playground is open…