Vehicle theft up 178% so far in 2022, police tell community council
Vehicle theft in the 40th police precinct, which covers Port Morris, Mott Haven and Melrose, is up 178% in the first two months of 2022 compared to the first two…
Mask mandates are falling
Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced the end of the statewide mask mandate in schools beginning Wednesday, March 2, and Mayor Eric Adams has said he’ll decide by Friday whether city…
The GM of El Porton says the cure to a hangover is two beers and a soup
I have not been able to stop talking about El Porton on Southern Boulevard. The Mexican restaurant is cozy and gets filled quickly, and the bar boasts over 30 different…
South Bronx community nervous about new congressional district lines
One of New York City’s wealthiest communities has been merged into the 15th congressional district—formerly one of the poorest congressional districts in the country, sparking fears that the new change…
Community Board 1, representing Mott Haven, Melrose and Point Morris, seeks active members
Bronx Community Board 1, the local voice for Mott Haven, Melrose and Point Morris, is seeking active members, and the deadline to apply is March 4. The need became apparent…
Construction begins on new school in Mt. Eden section of the Bronx
Construction is now underway on the new Edward L. Grant School in the Bronx, which will add 433 new seats in School District 9. Located at 1302 Edward L. Grant…
Police rarely arrest landlords for illegal lockouts
Police almost never arrest landlords in New York State for illegal evictions, according to a new investigation published by The City. The investigation found that in 2020 and 2021, police…
New York artists offered millions in stipends and jobs
Creatives Rebuild New York is in search of local artists to subsidize. Successful applicants will gain access to stipends and jobs, distributed from the initiative’s total fund of $125 million.…