Casita Maria prepares for 11th annual Culture Festival
From hip hop to salsa, the South Bronx is known for its rich diversity and culture. This June, Casita Maria will be celebrating the community that uplifts Bronx culture. Bronxites…
New proposed congressional maps will divide Mott Haven, Hunts Point
A court-appointed expert filed his plans for redistricting the New York State congressional maps Monday after the state Court of Appeals struck down Democrats’ previous plans. The change will now…
Mobile banking comes to the South Bronx
Bronxites can now bank without setting foot in a brick-and-mortar branch. Following a national trend of bank closures that heightened during the pandemic, the Lower East Side People’s Federal Credit…
La junta comunitaria 1 quiere más fondos para la policía
Un aumento en el crimen y la falta de suficiente presencia policial fueron resaltados por los residentes del sur del Bronx durante la reunión del abril de la Junta Comunitaria…
Free COVID tests now available from NYC schools
Amidst an uptick in New York City COVID-19 cases, local schools are combating the trend with free test kits. Every week, students can bring home four test kits– two for…
Helping LGBTQ+ youth in the South Bronx
Noticing the lack of LGBTQ visibility and support as she walked the halls of Bronx Leadership Academy II, dance teacher Belle Torres decided to become an LGBTQ advisor because she…
Haven Kids Rock: ‘Kids coming out of their shell’
On a Saturday morning, 15-year old Timothy Hillard leaves his home in the South Bronx to head towards Mott Haven Academy to attend an after school performing arts program. Once…
Mitchel Houses hosts Clothing for Careers
Mitchel Houses Community Center was the setting for a half-day event where Mott Haven and Port Morris residents got a chance to dress for success. Collections of lightly-worn business casual…