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…
Borough President calls for gun crime registry
The Bronx Borough President wants the New York State Legislature to create a new online registry that would list gun owners who have been convicted of gun-related crimes. In his…
Court hears case against FreshDirect
South Bronx Unite, FreshDirect lawyers present opening arguments Attorneys representing more than two dozen South Bronx residents in a lawsuit aimed at stopping online grocer FreshDirect from relocating to Port…
Residents speak out at districting hearing
Randall’s Island belongs in the Bronx, say advocates While New Yorkers wait for an appointed commission to carve the city up into a new set of districts for City Council…
Neighborhood voices: a FreshDirect debate
Why I support FreshDirect By Phillip Morrow, SoBro Bronx residents are tired of hearing about the dismal unemployment statistics in the borough and want to know what is being done…
Borough Prez says he’ll run again
Ruben Diaz Jr. wants four more years.
Residents urged to join community boards
The Office of the Bronx Borough President will be accepting applications for all 12 Community Boards from city residents who live or work in the Bronx. Community boards are comprised…
Elected officials back strikers vs. car wash
Two state senators and an Assemblyman announced their support for laid off workers at a Mott Haven car wash on Nov. 16, as the employees continued to strike to get…