Workers demand more protection from Bronx homeless shelter network
On the anniversary of the first confirmed Covid-19 case in New York, the 32BJ SEIU union and security officers for the Acacia Network rallied Monday outside one of the homeless…
COVID-19 scams: Here’s what Bronxites need to know
As New York City ramps up efforts to get more people vaccinated from the COVID-19 pandemic, officials are warning about spam calls that may be putting individuals who are unclear…
Bronx Executive Superintendent Meisha Porter to become City Schools Chancellor
Bronx Executive Superintendent Meisha Porter will become the new chancellor for New York City schools in March, replacing Richard Carranza, who announced Friday morning that he is stepping down as…
Six Bronx Junior Photo League students recognized for artistic work
Six Bronx Junior Photo League students who submitted work to the 2021 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards received regional recognition for 39 pieces of photography, film, writing and art portfolios.…
More than food: Period supplies arrive at local community fridges
As a young mom, Chantal Alison-Konteh had a village of people around her to assist with all aspects of parenthood. She quickly realized, however, that not all moms had this…
‘I think we’re live,’ Septimo hosts first virtual town hall
Amanda Septimo, the new state Assembly member who represents much of the South Bronx, wants to demystify politics for her constituents. She hosted her first virtual town hall session Monday…
Indoor dining returns in time for Valentine’s Day surge
Valentine’s Day is always a big night for restaurants, but two South Bronx eateries see this year’s celebration as something really special – the start of a path back to…
Mayoral hopeful Donovan talks reforms with criminal justice activists
Calls to defund the police, best approaches to gun violence and whether police should be in city schools headed the discussion Wednesday at a roundtable on criminal justice reform hosted…