St. Roch Church’s appeal delayed
Parishioners from the Church of St. Roch are still waiting for the Vatican's final decision on whether the church will be merged as part of the Archdiocese of New York's…
Judge: Narco Freedom’s residents won’t lose their homes
A judge has approved a plan devised by a team of lawyers, city officials and social service organizations to prevent hundreds of people in Melrose and Mott Haven from losing…
Fariña promotes school attendance
Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña paid a visit to a Longwood school on the first day of the semester, to promote a new DOE program aimed to curb dropout rates.
Mayor signs new laws protecting tenants
But local activists say it’s just a small first step Mayor Bill de Blasio and City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito were in Mott Haven on Sept. 3 to announce legislation…
New case of Legionnaires’ detected in Melrose
A tenant at Melrose Houses has fallen ill with Legionnaires' disease. Residents say it's the fourth case of the disease at 681 Courtlandt Ave. in the last month, prompting them…
City encourages immigrants to get their IDNYC cards
The public can receive IDNYC cards at Lincoln Medical Center and the Dept. of Finance site in Melrose.
Narco Freedom about to lose its three-quarter homes
A leading drug rehab organization with clinics and temporary housing for recovering drug users in Mott Haven, is expected to run out of money on Sept. 21, leaving uncertainty for…
To the editor: MS 223 students speak out on FreshDirect
Rising fifth graders from MS 223 sound off on whether FreshDirect's move to Mott Haven will benefit the neighborhood.