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…
As pandemic drags on, Mott Haven sees more packaged deliveries — and more litter
While walking home from work, Mildred Leon-Valdez says she’s noticed more recyclable materials around Mott Haven. The cardboard, paper and wrappers are not in bins or trash cans — they’re…
Planting native trees to fight The Bronx’s notorious pollution
Since the death of his wife three months ago, Joe Sherman said he has found comfort in being around other people. On Dec. 1, Sherman was shoveling dirt and planting…
Advocates: A renewable energy proposal for the city could hurt South Bronx
A proposal to ramp up the amount of renewable energy the city uses as a proportion of its overall energy consumption, is raising concerns over potential health risks the project…
New Yorkers urge Council to fund community land trusts
Community land trusts are gaining momentum across the city, and a majority of New Yorkers want city government to fund these initiatives so residents can decide how property in their…
NYCHA residents group to host climate resiliency workshops in May
A newly formed group of NYCHA residents looking to tackle the climate issues affecting NYCHA buildings will host a series of workshops starting next month, with applications to join the…