Community arts and health hub may open in Mott Haven in 2023
A request for proposals and a $5 million commitment by the city are the first steps in a long road to redevelop the derelict building in the heart of Mott…
Gillibrand: Federal funding available for mental health can alleviate South Bronx gun violence
Gun violence and insufficient medical attention for mental health were among the concerns on the minds of South Bronxites, at a town hall with State Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand. The forum…
New online tool allows residents to provide mapping input on City Council Districts
In an effort to increase public participation in the City Council’s redistricting, the New York City Districting Commission is inviting city residents to draw their own maps using an online…
Longwood Gallery hosts an “Art of Light” interactive workshop for kids
South Bronx kids had a day of creative fun with color at Hostos Community College’s Longwood Art Gallery on Tuesday. Argentinian Artist Valeria Divinorum led “Art of Light,” showing pre-teens…
New cannabis hub gives Bronxites a chance to play catch-up
As the date nears for legalized recreational marijuana sales in New York, two community organizations are teaming up to create an all purpose hub to ensure that Bronxites get a…
Stage Garden Rumba returns
Sweetness was on tap in Melrose for an eagerly anticipated, in-person opening with a them of “Bronx Bees and Honey” theme. Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater and Nos Quedamos are collaborating…
Photos of perseverance, spirituality, and baseball on display across Melrose
Latin American Foto Festival features works in outdoor locations, from many countries. Images of Dominican baseball players, El Salvadoran traditionalists, and Chilean expats in Brazil are visible on the streets…
Group will offer financial services to offset lack of local banks
South Bronx residents have long put up with limited access to financial services in their own neighborhoods. The closing of local bank branches in recent years has made the problem…