New York State offering $125 million for landlord rent relief
Landlords can now apply to receive up to 12 months of rent relief from a new Landlord Rental Assistance Program. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced earlier this month that $125 million…
Volunteers unite for garden workday
After undergoing heart surgery about 14 years ago, Mike Young was told he wouldn’t be able to walk normally anymore. Looking for a new activity, Young began gardening in Mott…
Low vaccination rates and new COVID restrictions pose challenges for borough businesses
Some businesses in the South Bronx are finding that two new Covid-related policies are hurting their profits—the expiration of certain unemployment benefits and the requirement that some customers show proof…
Mott Haven’s community fridge vandalized
Early this morning, the Mott Haven community fridge’s pantry and refrigerator were tipped over by so-far unidentified vandals, and the electric cord was cut. As a result, a vital food…
With unemployment benefits coming to a halt, what kind of hit will New Yorkers take?
The City reports that more than a million and a half New Yorkers will lose their unemployment benefits as of this weekend. A lawyer for Legal Aid says “It is…
Innovations help the South Bronx tackle the digital divide
The isolation brought about by the COVID pandemic over the last 18 months helped spotlight all of our reliance on dependable broadband service. In the South Bronx, that has meant…
Affordable housing lottery launches for The Arches
An affordable housing lottery for 30 apartments at The Arches, a newly built apartment complex in Port Morris apartment, has launched and will extend through August 19th. In all, 60…
Thid Ave. BID: Small businesses struggle, despite reopening
The city reopening is well underway, but many small businesses are struggling to recover, according to one of Mott Haven’s most prominent business boosters. Third Avenue Business Improvement District CEO…