Puerto Rican delegates lose ground
Delegates of Puerto Rico and other US territories will no longer be allowed to vote on the floor of the House of Representatives in Washington D.C., one of a number…
PeaceLove beckons with a downtown vibe
New café tries building community with a healthy menu Louis Palma was smiling as he emerged from PeaceLove Café, where he had just bought himself dinner.He paused under the bright…
Bodega owners consider armed defense
Would guns promote safety or violence? By Paul Bufano Last August a drunken brawl broke out at Sam’s Mini Market Deli and Grocery on Willis Avenue. At one point someone…
Lincoln Medical Center director shares his thoughts
When Jose Sanchez took over as executive director at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in 1998, officials weren’t paying enough attention to Mott Haven. It was a neglected neighborhood…
New York Rangers sponsor rec center hockey clinic
Mott Haven youth can learn how to play hockey, thanks to a free workshop at St. Mary's Park.
St. Pius V high school faces closing
Faced with declining enrollments and rising costs, the Archdiocese of New York plans to close 32 schools, including a high school in Mott Haven.
Two who work to make a difference
Neighborhood leadership takes many forms. From organizing farmers' markets to advocating tenants' rights, Mott Haven has many residents who work hard to make the their neighborhood a better place to…
South Bronx Food Co-op closes its doors
While the South Bronx Food Co-Op's store on Third Avenue is closing, some current members are still trying to bring fresh food to the South Bronx.