Parents, kids rally to save school
City threatens to close a Mott Haven elementary school, but students and their parents urge education officials to reconsider.
Church celebrates 125th anniversary
Melrose landmark has welcomed immigrants for over a century Chants of “Hallelujah, Hallelujah,” echoed through the ornate gothic chapel at the heart of Immaculate Conception Church on East 150th St.…
Puerto Ricans vote for statehood
Rep. Serrano says island’s decision could spell trouble for GOP With the Latino vote playing a major factor in President Obama’s reelection, U.S. Rep. Jose Serrano (D) said Tuesday’s vote…
Pols call for halt to mental health home
Elected officials have joined homeowners in urging Governor Cuomo not to subsidize a residence for tenants with mental illness in Mott Haven, complaining the area has already done its fair…
Redistricting plan draws harsh rebukes
The City Council's proposal to change district lines would give Councilwoman Melissa Mark-Viverito a much smaller chunk of Manhattan to represent, while dramatically increasing her Mott Haven representation. Mark-Viverito opposes…
Tenant leaders talk tactics in the Big Easy
Public housing activists eager to get more residents involved Tenants of public housing complexes in Mott Haven and Melrose have no shortage of complaints, and now some are taking it…
Arroyo opponent’s lawsuit dismissed
A judge ruled that there will be no new Democratic primary for the state Assembly's 84th District, which includes Mott Haven and Melrose, dismissing a lawsuit by one of the…
Puerto Rican nationalist’s art on display
Artist Jose Buscaglia's critical view of the Puerto Rican government's pro-US policies is front-and-center in a number of his pieces being shown at Longwood Art Gallery through Nov. 8.