Housing advocacy group fights for tenants’ rights
The legendary Melrose advocacy group, Nos Quedamos, says it's time to harness the neighborhood's community gardens and use them for the good of all residents.
Drug clinic bosses arrested in Mott Haven
The top executives of a prominent, Mott Haven-based drug rehab and transitional housing network are under indictment for bilking nearly $30 million from Medicaid.
Canvassers sought for Participatory Budgeting 2015
Canvassers sought for participatory budgeting door-to-door work.
Immigration debate hits home at local restaurant
The owners of a popular Mott Haven restaurant are hopeful the President's plan to help undocumented immigrants will be enacted.
St. Mary’s needs overhaul, residents say
A small amount of city funding to fix a playground at St. Mary’s Park has opened up a conversation about fixing the South Bronx’s biggest park, for the first time…
Residents unite to denounce gun violence
Hugs, tears, and stories were shared at The Bronx Documentary Center in Melrose in March, as anti-violence advocates hosted "A Night of Remembrance," in honor of loved ones lost to…
Congregation prays to keep its church
Elderly churchgoers at a Mott Haven church slated for closure say its disappearance would hurt the community.
Condo owners at risk of losing homes
Residents at a Melrose complex are fighting to hold onto their homes, saying the management company never paid mounting water and gas bills or informed them of the growing debt.