Melrose residents tell police drug use is out of control
“We understand you’re doing the best you can,” one frustrated resident and frequent meeting attendee, told officers. “But all our resources are being sucked down the drain by this drug…
NYCHA residents air grievances with police
Although a recent meeting between Mill Brook and Mitchel Houses tenants and NYPD officers began well enough, with pizza, pleasantries, and 35 participants, it was derailed roughly 20 minutes later…
Hip hop’s history comes into view in Port Morris
Photographer Jonathan Mannion collaborated with Set Free to establish a gallery that will showcase the great artists and cultural achievements of hiphop through imagery.
NYCHA residents take to the polls
Several candidates ran as progressive alternatives to Democratic incumbents in this year's primary, challenging their more experienced counterparts on matters like public and affordable housing, MTA management, and ethics. In…
Port Morris nightspot serves area history along with meals
The hip hop restaurant centers around paying homage to many of the greats to have lent their lyricism to the genre generated in the Bronx.
Elected officials tell City to finish the plaza
Construction on Roberto Clemente Plaza in the Hub stalled when the project’s contractor filed for bankruptcy in 2015. Elected officials were joined by resident leaders on Aug. 28 to pressure…
Challenger takes on political establishment in Sept. 13 primary
Hunts Point native Amanda Septimo will try to unseat Assemblywoman Carmen Arroyo in a face-off that pits a 27-year-old, grass roots organizer against an 82-year-old party matriarch whom the challenger…
Brook Park holds fourth annual arts festival
Young artists huddled around picnic tables under tents for the fourth annual Brook Park Arts Festival on Saturday, Aug. 4.