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…
Cinco spots for Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo, which celebrates Mexico’s win at the battle of Puebla against the French Empire in 1862, typically is celebrated in the United States with Mexican beers, Margaritas, tacos,…
Community Board 1 wants more funding for police
A spike in crime and lack of enough police presence weighed heavily on the minds of South Bronx residents at Community Board 1’s April meeting. The board held its monthly…
Graffiti gets its due in the South Bronx
Once considered a form of vandalism, graffiti has gradually become a respected art form. South Bronx venues like WallWorksNY, and initiatives such as one at MS 22, show how far…
Mott Haven returns to NYC Open Streets this summer on Willis, Alexander avenues
The Open Streets program will resume this summer, with two South Bronx streets participating – Alexander Avenue from Bruckner Boulevard to East 134th Street and Willis Avenue from East 147th…
El compostaje llega al Brook Park
El compostaje ha entrado en marcha en Mott Haven, gracias a los esfuerzos de los voluntarios del parque Brook que colaboraron a que esto sucediera. Este video ayuda a explicar…
A South Bronx massage therapist aims to heal the anxiety brought on during the COVID era
A massage therapist in Concourse Village is hoping to help reduce the strain and isolation New Yorkers have experienced since the pandemic. Watch Yessenia Moreno’s video about 718 Wellness.