Mask mandates are falling
Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced the end of the statewide mask mandate in schools beginning Wednesday, March 2, and Mayor Eric Adams has said he’ll decide by Friday whether city…
South Bronx community nervous about new congressional district lines
One of New York City’s wealthiest communities has been merged into the 15th congressional district—formerly one of the poorest congressional districts in the country, sparking fears that the new change…
Community Board 1, representing Mott Haven, Melrose and Point Morris, seeks active members
Bronx Community Board 1, the local voice for Mott Haven, Melrose and Point Morris, is seeking active members, and the deadline to apply is March 4. The need became apparent…
New York State approves redistricting of 15th Congressional District
New York’s 15th congressional district, which encompasses the South Bronx, will include Riverdale after Gov. Kathy Hochul approved and signed a new congressional map into law last week. In Riverdale,…
Votantes responden: ¿Cual es el tema más importante en esta elección y por qué?
Los reporteros de NYCity News Service estuvieron por la ciudad preguntando a los neoyorquinos: ¿Cual es el tema más importante en esta elección y por qué? “Mejores trabajos y oportunidades”…
Voters cite rising crime, health care in 2021 elections
South Bronxites went to the polls on Tuesday, with some familiar themes in mind. Some voters worried about rising violent crime rates, while others raised concerns about underfunded schools and…
Youth, civic organizations work to boost voter turnout in South Bronx
For years, voter turnout in the South Bronx has been among the lowest in New York City — but some youth and civic engagement groups are trying to change that…
Vice President Kamala Harris visits the Bronx
U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman welcomed Vice President Kamala Harris and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra, to the Northeast Bronx YMCA on Friday. They were invited to…