Senate leader Schumer to discuss future of Bronx businesses
The future of Bronx businesses will be the focus of a Bronx Chamber of Commerce discussion with Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer at an open forum on Tuesday, Feb. 16,…
Cleanup proposed for South Bronx parking site
The New York State Department of Health and the Department of Environmental Conservation are accepting public comments pertaining to its plan to clean up a contaminated site in Mott Haven…
Yankee Stadium to become a vaccination site for Bronxites
Yankee Stadium is set to become a mega vaccination site for eligible Bronx residents on Friday, according to Mayor Bill de Blasio and Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The stadium will become…
Governor announces four Bronx COVID vaccine sites for Jan 29 – Feb 1
Yankee Stadium will open soon as mass vaccine site Four Bronx sites will offer COVID vaccines on the mornings and afternoons of Saturday, Jan. 30 through Monday, Feb. 1, the…
Salamanca drops out of BP race
City Councilman Rafael Salamanca Jr. has announced he is withdrawing from the race for Bronx borough president. In a statement, Salamanca announced that he has “decided to seek re-election to…
Lincoln to receive $2.9M for new nurse call bell system
Lincoln Hospital is slated to receive $2.9 million in capital funding to create a new call bell system for nurses. The system was announced at a ceremonial check presentation on…
BronxArtSpace invites Bronx artists to apply for new exhibition
BronxArtSpace is holding an open call for artists for an upcoming exhibition, called Giving Light: An Art Antidote to Gun Violence. Applicants have until Jan. 22 at midnight to apply.…
Local charter school gives out holiday food baskets
A Morrisania charter school is lending support to students and their families this holiday season, to help food banks cope with what they anticipate will be unprecedented demand. Urban Dove…