Councilman’s father dead from the coronavirus
Rafael Salamanca Sr., the father of City Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr. of the 17th district, has died from the coronavirus. Salamanca Jr., whose district covers a large swath of…
City releases COVID-19 map by zip code
Here is information released on April 1, 2020 by the NYC Department of Health showing the number of identified COVID cases, hospitalizations and deaths for the entire borough of the…
Bronx Covid-19 data (updated daily)
The Mott Haven Herald will bring you updates of COVID-19’s impact on the Bronx daily. Our data is provided by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygeiene.…
New mobile coronavirus testing site opens at Lehman College
A new coronavirus mobile testing site is now up and running at Lehman College. An appointment must be made beforehand. The new testing site is the latest to be added…
Arts group City Lore asks public for creative responses to the crisis
The arts group City Lore has issued the following call for the public to share “poems, stories, songs, and videos that convey the experiences , encouragements, meditations, and innovations” to…
Bronx social security offices close to the public
As of today, the Bronx’s Social Security offices will be closed to the public until further notice. Staff will handle critical issues by phone. Social Security administrators say they are…
Bronx Documentary Center cancels all events until further notice
Due to the concerns around the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the city, the Bronx Documentary Center announced that it will cancel all scheduled events and educational programs until further notice. The…
New York Public Library branches close due to coronavirus (COVID-19)
The New York Public Library announced that it will close all locations due to health concerns surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19). Library locations will be closed to the public beginning Saturday, March…