SoBRO, Whedco awarded revitalization grants
Whedco has said it will use the grant to bring new businesses to Southern Boulevard and Melrose. SoBRO says it will partner with businesses to shore up retailers' facades on…
Parks repair shop moving to Mott Haven
The city’s parks department is about to relocate a key operation to Mott Haven, despite some residents’ concerns it could make the neighborhood’s notorious traffic problem worse.
Summer program for children starts July 7
This year’s Summer Playstreets Program for children is scheduled to start on July 7 and will run through August 22. The program is free and available to all weekends between…
Mark-Viverito opens district office
City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito cut the ribbon on her new space at 214 St. Ann’s Avenue between East 137th and 138th streets, a half a block from NYCHA’s Millbrook…
Family drug ring busted in Melrose
A father and his three sons are charged with luring Medicaid recipients to their Morris Avenue bodega, with promises of cash in exchange for prescription painkillers.
Serrano Jr. to meet with constituents
State Senator José M. Serrano, who represents Mott Haven, Melrose and other parts of the Bronx and Manhattan, will meet with constituents at the Mott Haven Branch Library, 321 E.…
Hondurans grieve over World Cup loss
Fans' reactions went from euphoric to dismal in a Honduran restaurant when the soccer team scored first, but later lost the match.
Tiny Melrose eatery is low on frills
At Landin Mac and Cheese at 705 Melrose Avenue between East 154th and 155th streets, customers can choose from 11 different styles of the old standard.