City offers free school program for children born in 2020
New York City is offering free schooling to thousands of children born in 2020 in its 3K program. Parents in the South Bronx are especially urged to apply before the…
Bronxites fear being left out of legal cannabis industry
Jason Morales would like to open a legal cannabis dispensary in the Bronx, his home borough. Formerly incarcerated for marijuana possession, he meets New York’s criteria as a “justice-impacted” individual. …
Activism pays off, as needle boxes are removed from St. Mary’s Park
Carmen Santiago’s crusade to rid St. Mary’s Park of unsightly and ineffective needle disposal boxes finally met with success. After months of lobbying city and Bronx officials, conducting community walkthroughs,…
Bronx community board applications open until March 3
Para ver una version en espanol, vaya este vinculo. If you live or work in the South Bronx, chances are you’re eligible to serve on a community board. Applications are…
Developer plans to build 10 units for sale in Mott Haven historic district
A developer plans to renovate a row house in the Mott Haven historic district and build a four-story addition to it on an adjacent empty lot. Joshua Dardashtian, a principal…
BronxWorks nonprofit launches fatherhood center
An area nonprofit is offering an array of free services for fathers of all ages.BronxWork’s Fatherhood Center is launching workshops starting on Monday, Feb. 13 at its Workforce Development main…
Melrose smoke shops anger residents
Smoke shops in Melrose are causing a stir, worrying adults about the young people who frequent them. At the 40th Precinct Community Council’s Feburary meeting, a representative from the sheriff’s…
Residents worry about an ongoing safety risk at St. Mary’s Park: Discarded needles
A group of six concerned citizens walked through St. Mary’s Park on a Tuesday afternoon in late January, to see what impact syringe disposal boxes are having on one of…