Comic Book shop opens in Mott Haven
Under the awnings found along Third Avenue at E. 143rd Street, a sign featuring Spider-Man and The Hulk invites passersby to come “inside the pharmacy” and enter the world of…
Bronx Documentary Center highlights work of Congolese journalists
The Bronx Documentary Center’s latest exhibition, Congo in Conversation, displays the environmental, economic and social problems that afflict the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) while highlighting the work of…
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…
Pregones’ latest production aims to tackle mental health
With anxiety, depression and other mental health problems plaguing many Bronx residents in the wake of the pandemic, Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater’s latest production seeks to raise awareness and discussion…
Plan for a Port Morris waterfront park gains momentum
Port Morris’ potential as a publicly accessible waterfront gem is rising on the city’s radar. A report released by the city last year, the NYC Comprehensive Waterfront Plan, sets a…
Community arts and health hub may open in Mott Haven in 2023
A request for proposals and a $5 million commitment by the city are the first steps in a long road to redevelop the derelict building in the heart of Mott…
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 cannabis hub gives Bronxites a chance to play catch-up
As the date nears for legalized recreational marijuana sales in New York, two community organizations are teaming up to create an all purpose hub to ensure that Bronxites get a…