Salamanca announces he will run for borough president
City Councilman Rafael Salamanca Jr. will run for borough president of the Bronx, hoping to occupy the seat of Ruben Diaz Jr., who will vacate the position after 11 years.…
Democrats cruise to victory in South Bronx congressional, state Senate races
A changing of the guard is on tap for the first time in three decades in the South Bronx’s lone congressional district. Ritchie Torres, the city council’s first openly gay…
Three new members elected to Assembly in South Bronx districts
The South Bronx will have three new New York State Assembly members representing them as of January. Following the Nov. 3 general election, Chantel Jackson will take over for her…
First-time voters weigh in on heated election
Carlos Garcia could have voted in the last presidential election, but he said it slipped his mind. Now 21 years old, he feels strongly about the act of voting. “I…
Fearing long lines and contentious results, some South Bronx voters headed to the polls early
Despite long lines at New York City early voting stations splattered across social media, crowds were minimal over the course of the week at the Bronx County Supreme Court House…
Young progressive looks to revive hope for local Assembly district in trying times
Assembly candidate Amanda Septimo is hoping her third run for office is the charm Two weeks before Election Day Amanda Septimo was sitting in Bronx afternoon traffic on her way…
Candidate Chantel Jackson heavily favored for Assembly seat
On Nov. 3rd Bronx Assembly District 79, Mott Haven, Concourse, High Bridge, and Melrose, will be voting for a new Assembly member to take over Assemblyman Michael Blake’s seat. The…
African-Muslim residents say it’s time for a change in the White House
For one African Muslim involved in Mott Haven affairs, there is a great divide between the two candidates for President in the Nov. 3 election. Community Board 1 member Abdoulaye…