Port Morris manufacturers endangered
Critics contend that the city’s announcement earlier this summer that it wants to sell a building in Port Morris to developers for $14.3 million shows that the mayor's vow to…
New complex opens in the Hub
Retail mall opens in the Hub After much fanfare, a new 88,000 square-foot retail facility, opened in July at 149th Street between Bergen and Brook avenues. The two-story development is home to Vistasite…
Entrepreneur preaches web access for all
Port Morris startup helps low-income residents log on A Port Morris startup is looking to ensure that low-income Bronx households aren’t left behind by the area’s technology boom. Neture Inc. was…
Massive mixed-use project edges closer
Five buildings ranging between eight and 25 stories are planned, consisting of 992 apartments, a 50,000 square-foot YMCA, 45,000 square feet of retail space, two acres of open space and…
‘Carwasheros’ question job safety after co-worker dies
South Bronx resident William Alberto Gomez died three days after becoming sick while working at the C & P Car Wash in Tremont. Although there’s no evidence that his death…
Tech ecosystem booms in the Bronx
A business that recently opened in Mott Haven, MetaBronx, aims to change the face of the tech world by providing fledgling tech companies a boost.
The Fight for fair wages: How much is enough?
Mott Haven minimum wage workers are hopeful a gradual series of wage hikes beginning in 2015 may help them make ends meet, but employers say the increases may drive them…
Bodegas adapt to healthier diets
The Healthy Bodega Initiative, launched by a coalition of community-based organizations, aims to educate South Bronx residents about healthier food choices.