New life in Melrose: Tree giveaways return to the South Bronx
The South Bronx is short on trees. But new saplings are growing in the borough following tree giveaways in Mott Haven and Melrose, both hosted by the New York Restoration…
Free trees in Melrose
After an extended hiatus throughout lockdown, New York Restoration Project has recommenced its tree giveaways. On May 21, the giveaway will come to the New Roots Community Farm in Melrose.…
Composting takes hold in Brook Park
Composting is underway in Mott Haven, thanks to the efforts of volunteers at Brook Park helping to make it happen. This video helps explain the dos and don’ts of composting.
Community members say they’re underrepresented in two major city projects going through the South Bronx
Community Board 1 joined elected officials, blasting the State and two energy companies for ignoring the needs of local residents, in a proposed project to bring renewable energy to New…
Bronxites push for commitment to shutter polluting peaker plants
Clean energy is on its way to the city. But residents of the South Bronx want to ensure it comes with concrete commitments to end the polluting footprint of four…
South Bronx youth build green roof on top of St. Mary’s Center
Thirty New York City students have built a 2,000 square-foot green roof on top of St. Mary’s Recreational Center in Mott Haven, the first of six to be built under…
Bronx Institute for Urban Systems offers geographic information
The Bronx Institute for Urban Systems is offering geographic information systems (GIS) classes for community members who wish to learn more about the tool. (Para leer una version del articulo…
The South Bronx keeps getting shadier
A tree grows in the South Bronx. In fact, thousands of them! The South Bronx, a heavily industrial residential area and home to “Asthma Alley,” has become shadier at a…