Farrakhan leads march against violence
Louis Farrakhan denounced violence at Forest Houses in Morrisania on Sept. 23. A four-year-old boy was killed at the housing complex in July, brought down by a stray bullet.
Arroyo wins Assembly primary
Incumbent Carmen Arroyo fought off two challengers in a Sept. 13 primary to reclaim her seat atop the Democratic ticket for the 48th Assembly District that includes Mott Haven and…
On-line grocer will move to Port Morris
By pledging $100 million in grants, loans and tax breaks, New York has lured FreshDirect to Port Morris, thwarting New Jersey's effort to capture the on-line grocer's business. The company…
Coquí Mexicano says Adiós
Cherished neighborhood eatery set to close due to mounting debt In his now desolated restaurant, Alfredo Diego had trouble holding back tears. He hugged the soccer ball signed by Spanish…
Melrose store thrives on comics and cards
By Fausto Giovanny Pinto faustogpinto@gmail.com On a recent Friday evening, Jaquell McQueen and Shawn Kelly met up at a store in Melrose to unwind from the stresses of the work…
Investors, renters sought for old courthouse
The abandoned 105-year-old former courthouse at the corner of E. 161 St. and Third Ave in Melrose has seen better days, but a local nonprofit hopes federal tax credits may…
Former athlete makes passion profitable
Baseball has always been Jorge Medina's passion. He's finally made it to Yankee Stadium, though not the way he once dreamed of.
Latin music retailers salsa into the sunset
Passing Elvio’s Latin cd shop on Third Avenue in Melrose, you could imagine you were back in the 1970s. Willie Colon’s iconic salsa smash “Todo tiene su final” (Everything has…