Borough board rejects mayor’s housing plan
Bronx city council members and community board chairs resoundingly rejected Mayor Bill de Blasio’s “Zoning for Quality and Affordability” and “Mandatory Inclusionary Housing” proposals in a 19-0 vote.
Bikers, pedestrians celebrate new Randall’s Island Connector
After years of planning, a long-anticipated connector for bikers and pedestrians between Port Morris and Randall’s Island opened on Saturday. Randall’s Island Connector: The Bronx’s new car-free link to Manhattan from STREETFILMS…
Anti-smoking campaign targets local youth
Bronx high school students trickled into a crowded New York City auditorium on October 24 as anti-smoking activists issued a stark warning:d “Don’t be a replacement smoker.”
From the editor: Erasing history
Names have meaning. Erasing our neighborhood's names erases from memory the courage of those who endured, those who rebuilt and those who strive today to raise their families and improve…
Funding restored for sexual assault programs
Over the past year, two groups battling sexual assault have teamed up with the governor to ensure programs for victims are restored. Governor Andrew Cuomo has pledged to restore $4.6…
Muslim population outgrows local mosque
Much of the congregation at Masjid Ebun Abass hails from West Africa, reflecting an immigration trend taking place across the area. The percentage of West Africans in the South Bronx…
Popularity of soccer continues to grow
Latin American, West African immigrants fuel sport’s local popularity On Sundays, a Hispanic semi-pro soccer league competes at Paul Robeson field in Mott Haven. On weeknights, youngsters practice soccer drills under…
City’s sale of Port Morris building sparks protest
Demonstrators voiced their anger in front of the Supreme Court building on the Grand Concourse on Oct. 28, saying the city auctioned a commercial building in Port Morris without local…