Formerly incarcerated finally get their chance at the polls
Voting is a privilege most Americans get when they turn 18. But Mott Haven resident Patrick Stephens had to wait three decades longer than most. “I took the train all…
South Bronx voters head to the polls, with worries about crime
Although New Yorkers continued to express concerns about how Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and her Republican opponent Lee Zeldin would address inflation and abortion rights if elected governor, Latinxs at…
South Bronx voters continue to no-show at the polls
The South Bronx has a history of low voter turnout on Election Day, and this year was no different. For all elections, primary and general, voter participation in the South…
Voters urged to flip their ballots on Nov. 8
NYC voters, make sure to flip over your ballot on Tuesday Nov. 8! The front side of the ballot will list choices for governor, senators, and other local officials. The…
Community Board 1: More than one year without a district manager
When Cedric Loftin, district manager for Community Board 1 in Mott Haven, retired in Summer 2021, he collected pay for vacation and sick leave never taken over 31 years on…
Caught in broken shelter system, migrants rely on mutual aid groups
A group of Peruvian and Venezuelan migrants say their journey to the United States was treacherous – but New York City’s housing system has presented its own scary moments because…
Gillibrand: Federal funding available for mental health can alleviate South Bronx gun violence
Gun violence and insufficient medical attention for mental health were among the concerns on the minds of South Bronxites, at a town hall with State Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand. The forum…
New online tool allows residents to provide mapping input on City Council Districts
In an effort to increase public participation in the City Council’s redistricting, the New York City Districting Commission is inviting city residents to draw their own maps using an online…