Bronxites push for commitment to shutter polluting peaker plants
Clean energy is on its way to the city. But residents of the South Bronx want to ensure it comes with concrete commitments to end the polluting footprint of four…
Local politicians react to Chauvin conviction
Politicians across the Bronx flocked to social media this week to laud the conviction of police officer Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd and also convey that more…
‘I think we’re live,’ Septimo hosts first virtual town hall
Amanda Septimo, the new state Assembly member who represents much of the South Bronx, wants to demystify politics for her constituents. She hosted her first virtual town hall session Monday…
Democrats cruise to victory in South Bronx congressional, state Senate races
A changing of the guard is on tap for the first time in three decades in the South Bronx’s lone congressional district. Ritchie Torres, the city council’s first openly gay…
Three new members elected to Assembly in South Bronx districts
The South Bronx will have three new New York State Assembly members representing them as of January. Following the Nov. 3 general election, Chantel Jackson will take over for her…
Challenger takes on political establishment in Sept. 13 primary
Hunts Point native Amanda Septimo will try to unseat Assemblywoman Carmen Arroyo in a face-off that pits a 27-year-old, grass roots organizer against an 82-year-old party matriarch whom the challenger…
First round of filings reported in council race
Rafael Salamanca outraises competition by wide margin By relying on large contributions from elected officials and businesses, Rafael Salamanca has raised nearly twice as much money as his nearest rival in…