Advocates seek Bronx support for “How Many Stops Act”
Bronx social justice organizations hosted a town hall on Dec. 5 to raise support for the proposed “How Many Stops Act,” to increase transparency around policing in New York City,…
Longwood tenant woes continue since September fire
Distressed residents of Longwood’s 900 Fox St. apartment building attended Community Board 2’s Housing and Land Use committee meeting on Wednesday to voice their continued concerns with the building’s management…
First YMCA La Central “Brunch with Santa” event welcomed hundreds
Pancakes, eggs, hot chocolate, toys, and photos with Santa were some of the free offerings at Saturday’s inaugural “Brunch with Santa” event at YMCA La Central. But the most important…
South Bronx United raises over $400,000 at annual benefit
At South Bronx United’s 2023 Annual Benefit, the nonprofit organization that uses soccer to affect the lives of young people in the Bronx raised a total of $405,000. Hundreds of…
Three South Bronx groups win funding for environmental justice projects
Three South Bronx groups will share $300,000 in state funding for separate environmental justice initiatives that include monitoring localized air pollution, tree planting and engaging young people in environmental action.…
SantaCon comes to the South Bronx
Bronx residents no longer have to make the trek to Manhattan to enjoy SantaCon. Dozens of people dressed as Santas, reindeer, and even lit-up Christmas trees bar-hopped all over Mott…
Sixty-four years later, the pizza is still golden
Sixty-four years have passed since the pizza oven was first ignited at E 138th and Brook Avenue, and today, the pizza produced in that oven lives up to its name:…
First Bronx vegan expo helps build a healthier borough
Raidirys Rivas McCray defines herself as “a borderline activist, but cute.” Dressed in a fashionable cream sweatsuit with pink shoes, she warmly greets everyone she comes across at the Andrew…