Mott Haven Farm Stand bridges healthy food and community
In a small patch of green behind an iron fence in Mott Haven, residents come once a week for the kind of fresh produce they have a hard time finding…
The risks of riding: Women “deliveristas” in the South Bronx
After a long day of biking around the South Bronx as a deliverista, Maria Varela has learned to turn on her live location so her partner and other colleagues can…
A nutty endeavor: South Bronx chef launches candied nut line
South Bronx chef Keesha O’Galdez didn’t set out to create her own candied nuts brand — but when it happened, she embraced it. Her serendipitous journey into the world of…
Where to compost in the South Bronx
Good news for the planet, bad news for rats. Curbside composting will be available to all Bronx residents beginning on Oct. 6, 2024, according to the Department of Sanitation. On…
First YMCA La Central “Brunch with Santa” event welcomed hundreds
Pancakes, eggs, hot chocolate, toys, and photos with Santa were some of the free offerings at Saturday’s inaugural “Brunch with Santa” event at YMCA La Central. But the most important…
Sixty-four years later, the pizza is still golden
Sixty-four years have passed since the pizza oven was first ignited at E 138th and Brook Avenue, and today, the pizza produced in that oven lives up to its name:…
First Bronx vegan expo helps build a healthier borough
Raidirys Rivas McCray defines herself as “a borderline activist, but cute.” Dressed in a fashionable cream sweatsuit with pink shoes, she warmly greets everyone she comes across at the Andrew…