Boogie Down Storytime returns to Mottley Kitchen
South Bronx bookstore Boogie Down Books has returned to hosting its “Boogie Down Storytime” events at the Mottley Kitchen in Mott Haven, starting Nov. 6 and continuing weekly. Boogie Down…
Voters cite rising crime, health care in 2021 elections
South Bronxites went to the polls on Tuesday, with some familiar themes in mind. Some voters worried about rising violent crime rates, while others raised concerns about underfunded schools and…
Youth, civic organizations work to boost voter turnout in South Bronx
For years, voter turnout in the South Bronx has been among the lowest in New York City — but some youth and civic engagement groups are trying to change that…
Support for new soccer stadium falling, survey says
A survey by a South Bronx business group says that local support for building a new soccer stadium to house the NYC Football Club has fallen to 56%, down from…
Demoras en permisos de construcción mantienen cerrada la biblioteca pública de Mott Haven
La sede cerró sus puertas en marzo del 2020 por la pandemia del coronavirus. Varias obras que estaban en marcha para renovar el edificio, ahora permanecen paralizadas. Mientras tanto, un…
“Pasa factura” Profesores discuten agotamiento y problemas de salud mental
Pasando por las concurridas y ruidosas corredores de Mott Haven Community High School, el profesor colaborativo entre pares Wardell Minor, expresó preocupación por el agotamiento y la salud mental de…
Many Bronx residents still waiting for rental aid as state assistance program runs out of money
Mott Haven resident Juan Cano applied to the state’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program soon after it opened up in June. He was falling behind on rent, and to save money,…
Report: NYC’s Open Streets program largely fails to benefit Bronx
New York City’s Open Streets program started during the pandemic to give residents relief from the confines of their apartments. Mayor Bill de Blasio used this initiative to turn certain…