Frontrunners are no-shows at Melrose mayoral forum
Residents packed a Melrose church to listen to the city's mayoral candidates explain their positions on the issues but didn't get to hear from the three candidates who are considered…
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…
Borough Prez says he’ll run again
Ruben Diaz Jr. wants four more years.
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…
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…
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.
Seniors demand city reopen activity center
Retirees who have depended on Betances Senior Center on St. Ann's Ave. as a place to meet friends are worried delays in repairs mean the city has no plans to…