City approves incentives package for FreshDirect
The city’s Industrial Development Agency voted to approve a package of tax exemptions and incentives that would bring online grocer FreshDirect to the Harlem River Yards in Port Morris.
Hot meeting ends in vote for FreshDirect
In another tumultuous meeting, the community board voted to approve FreshDirect's plans, but opponents cried foul.
Protesters tell candidates to remove their trash
Mott Haven residents and activists told several mayoral candidates at a June 12 forum that whoever wins the election next November should make sure no additional trash is transported to…
Judge throws out lawsuit vs. FreshDirect
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Mott Haven residents in March to try to stop online grocer FreshDirect from relocating to the Harlem River Rail Yards in Port…
New allies join FreshDirect foes
Sustainable South Bronx, Greenworker Cooperatives and the Bronx Council on Environmental Quality have joined the opposition to FreshDirect’s move to the Harlem River Yards.
From the editor: Just garbage
The city is supposed to build a new garbage facility in Manhattan to relieve the South Bronx of the unfair burden it has shouldered for years. Now, though, some politicians…
Residents push for greener waterfront
Election year presents opportunities to press for policy changes, City Councilwoman Mark-Viverito tells Mott Havenites.
Future floods could contaminate Port Morris
As the planet warms, low-lying areas, like Port Morris, are increasingly vulnerable to flooding and the hazardous mysteries they may be concealing.