Recycler seeks public comment
A public informational meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 19 between 5 and 7 p.m. for residents to learn more about a proposed facility in Port Morris that would recycle…
Registration open for NYC History Day
Middle school and high school teachers are encouraged to register themselves and their classes for 2011 New York City History Day. The education program engages students in grades 6-12 in…
New jobs coming to Port Morris
Two dozen new “green” jobs are on the way to Port Morris, between now and the end of 2012, most of which will be reserved for low-income residents to fill.…
Puerto Rican delegates lose ground
Delegates of Puerto Rico and other US territories will no longer be allowed to vote on the floor of the House of Representatives in Washington D.C., one of a number…
PeaceLove beckons with a downtown vibe
New café tries building community with a healthy menu Louis Palma was smiling as he emerged from PeaceLove Café, where he had just bought himself dinner.He paused under the bright…
Bodega owners consider armed defense
Would guns promote safety or violence? By Paul Bufano Last August a drunken brawl broke out at Sam’s Mini Market Deli and Grocery on Willis Avenue. At one point someone…
Lincoln Medical Center director shares his thoughts
When Jose Sanchez took over as executive director at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in 1998, officials weren’t paying enough attention to Mott Haven. It was a neglected neighborhood…
New York Rangers sponsor rec center hockey clinic
Mott Haven youth can learn how to play hockey, thanks to a free workshop at St. Mary's Park.