Festival brings a taste of Ghana to Crotona Park
Africans from across the city celebrated Ghanaian culture at the 7th annual Afro Cultural Parade and Festival in Crotona Park on Aug. 13.
Residents hopeful new NYPD commish will focus on community relations
Assemblyman Michael Blake said an incident in which an officer used force on him in July is symptomatic of how NYPD treats black citizens. The NYPD denies the cop was…
Art extravaganza gets mixed reviews
Glitz, glam, and nostalgia were on display in Port Morris for three days this weekend, as the neighborhood played host to the “No Commission NY Art Fair,” and a small…
Wonky upstart announces Assembly run
Jackson Strong will try to unseat Carmen Arroyo, the 80-year-old incumbent who has held the 84th District Assembly seat since 1994, in the Sept. 13 Democratic primary. The townhouse renovator…
Residents brace for waterfront development
Some residents attending an Aug. 4 forum Hostos Community College to discuss the future of the Lower Concourse North waterfront site, said they're nervous about high rise housing they fear…
Inner city kids learn life lessons
A youth program in Mott Haven is looking to provide local kids with constructive activities few of them are otherwise likely to get.
Child porn suspect indicted
A Mott Haven resident was indicted today on 1,020 counts of child pornography possession and promotion related to videos he shared and retained on his computer, depicting children as young…
New complex opens in the Hub
Retail mall opens in the Hub After much fanfare, a new 88,000 square-foot retail facility, opened in July at 149th Street between Bergen and Brook avenues. The two-story development is home to Vistasite…