Adams Houses tenant leader honored
On Oct. 2, Topping was one of four activists nationwide to receive an anti-corruption award from The New York City Independence Club, a group whose stated goal is to promote non-partisan…
SoBRO names new CEO
The South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corp. (SoBRO) announced that it has hired a replacement for its longtime director Philip Morrow, who retired last March. Steven Brown, who has spent…
Board 1 narrowly approves residential tower on Concourse
An ambitious proposal for a 26-story building on the Grand Concourse narrowly passed a preliminary vote of Community Board 1, as board members repeatedly rejected reassurances by developers and a…
Party in the park mobilizes for Puerto Rico, Mexico
The fourth annual Big Bronx Sancochazo held in Brook Park on the last Saturday in September, had a special focus: deliver help to people affected by Hurricane Maria in Puerto…
Business bootcamp teaches the value of numbers
The two-day class is geared towards helping local small businesses manage their finances, from bookkeeping to balance sheets, and even taxes.
Clinic offers rights training for immigrants
At a recent workshop in Mott Haven, 30+ attendees, all undocumented immigrants, were handed the same cards with “Know Your Rights” information and were informed about current immigration policies, executive…
Non-voters weigh in on primary
The Herald conducted an informal poll of Mott Haven residents who said they had no plans on voting in the 8th City Council District Democratic primary. Although the primary winner…
Rodriguez concedes: Diana Ayala wins primary, will face Republican in November election
Robert J. Rodriguez has conceded to Melissa Mark-Viverito staffer Diana Ayala, making her the Democrat who will run in the general election on Nov. 7. If she wins, as widely…