Hunts Point misses out on Citi Bike’s next wave of expansion
New York City has pumped the brakes on life as usual, in an effort to curb the spread of Covid-19. Social distancing, rules against gathering in groups and warnings to…
Radical Health wants to answer your coronavirus questions
Many Mott Haven residents have valid concerns surrounding COVID-19, and Radical Health is ready to hear from them. Radical Health is the first Latina owned and operated public benefit corporation…
Andrew Yang pledges $1 million in coronavirus relief to the Bronx
Former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang is bringing some financial relief to the Bronx and beyond. Yang announced that he will be giving $1 million to Bronx residents financially impacted…
Elected officials consider ways to lighten Covid-19’s heavy load
Food distribution market workers are equivalent of ‘first responders,’ says councilman Elected officials are weighing in on ways to ease hardships for New Yorkers caught in the crosshairs of the…
Business alliance seeks help from city and state
With the coronavirus causing layoffs and putting the survival of small Bronx businesses at risk, the Bronx Chamber of Commerce eagerly joined a plea from a city-wide business group for…
Ritchie Torres tests positive for Covid-19
The virus sending panic across the globe has made its mark on the Bronx political scene. City Councilman Ritchie Torres announced on March 17 that he has tested positive for…
Bodega managers are happy to change the menu
For years, if South Bronx shoppers went to their local bodega hoping to find fresh greens, they typically came away empty handed. Several campaigns to change that over the past…
Coronavirus takes toll on local restaurants
La Morada, the Mexican restaurant in Mott Haven known for its award-winning tacos has seen a lag in business since COVID-19 invaded New York City. Now, manager Michael Saavedra is…