Tech ecosystem booms in the Bronx
A business that recently opened in Mott Haven, MetaBronx, aims to change the face of the tech world by providing fledgling tech companies a boost.
The Fight for fair wages: How much is enough?
Mott Haven minimum wage workers are hopeful a gradual series of wage hikes beginning in 2015 may help them make ends meet, but employers say the increases may drive them…
Two housing cops shot, shooter kills self in Melrose Houses
Residents of Melrose Houses say they are satisfied with police patrols in their building even after a violent incident on Feb. 4 in which a gunman shot two police officers…
40th Precinct launches program to fight crime, patch relations
A new NYPD program that kicked off in mid-January is taking aim both at rising crime rates and at strained relations between the 40th Precinct and Mott Haven residents.
NYCHA should be Council candidates’ priority, say tenants
Two NYCHA tenant leaders say the candidates for the open 17th district City Council seat should put some focus on badly needed repairs in public housing.
Council candidates face off at public forum
Hopefuls square off to persuade voters they’re for real Ten candidates for the open 17th City Council district seat that includes Mott Haven and Hunts Point made bids to distinguish…
Candidates submit first campaign finance disclosures
Democratic party’s candidate, Rafael Salamanca, nearly doubles runner-up By relying on large contributions from elected officials and businesses, Rafael Salamanca has raised nearly twice as much money as his nearest…
Few candidates have cash on hand
As many as six of the 11 candidates to replace Maria del Carmen Arroyo on the New York City Council appear to lack the money to compete, a second round…