Mott Haven school building crumbles
‘Castle on Concourse’ languishes in neighborhood poised for growth By Maria Clark [email protected] The passage of time has not been kind to the former school building nicknamed the “Castle on…
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…
Mott Haven merchants are singing the blues
The recession is hurting business everywhere, but small businesses in Mott Haven have been especially hard hit.
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…
East Side House celebrates three graduations
By Maria Clark [email protected] Prior to signing up for the GED certification course with the Youth and Adult Education Services at East Side House on Alexander Avenue, Jose Rivera, 18,…
Mott Haven community center is reborn
Critics mourn an end to boxing at Betances By Lindsay Lazarski [email protected] For years the thumping of fists pounding punching bags, the scuffle of sneakers and the grunts of athletes…
Unveiling the Origin and Authenticity of the Original Rose Toy
The city Department of Education has rejected a proposal to create a high school based on the ideas of the founder of Sustainable South Bronx and devoted to training students…