New York set to lose a congressional seat after census release
The census bureau released its initial data set on Monday, setting the stage for a national redistricting that occurs every ten years. The release projects a drop in the Empire…
Free workout classes offered
As the weather heats up, NYC Parks is offering free workout courses every Wednesday from now through the end of June. Courses will be held in all five NYC boroughs,…
Marijuana legalization to bring economic opportunity in the South Bronx
With recreational use of marijuana now legal in New York, many in the South Bronx are readying for new economic opportunities after decades of inequities and over-policing that resulted from…
Options for finding Bronx-based employment and training
As restrictions from COVID-19 loosen and more Bronx residents return to work or seek work, there are multiple local outlets dedicated to helping those still out of work find their…
Nathalia Fernandez’s plan for a greener Bronx
State Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez, a candidate for Bronx borough president, Thursday released a comprehensive plan for creating a more sustainable and green Bronx. The purpose, she said, is to bring…
How will South Bronx residents benefit from the $1.9 trillion federal relief package?
Stimulus Checks – Stimulus checks of $1,400 will be sent directly to qualifying Bronx residents or into any direct deposit account they already have on file with the IRS. Some…
Small businesses surrounding Yankee Stadium gear up after long off-season
With the Yankees in spring training in Florida, Bronx businesses surrounding Yankee Stadium are eagerly anticipating the start of the 2021 season and the return of fans. Without them, many…
Change in PPP loans could assist Bronx small businesses if they act quickly
Small businesses in the Bronx could benefit from a temporary effort to get federal aid relief to businesses that lost out in the first Paycheck Protection Program almost a year…