Port Morris rally calls attention to need for public access to waterfront
Wooden benches and lounge chairs now line a section of the Harlem River, along with bistro tables and chairs, greenery and an accessible walking path. All of it is open to…
South Bronx small businesses get a boost against crime spike
South Bronx bodegas and other small businesses that have faced a spike in robberies over the past year are being offered a helping hand. The Bronx Community Foundation, in coordination…
Incumbents cruise to victory in local elections
While countless national elections were decided by razor-thin margins last Tuesday, it was business as usual in the South Bronx, where the Democratic machine continues to roll on. Democratic incumbents…
Assembly Member hosts “Parking Day” on Willis Avenue
Mott Haven kids had a chance to play with one of their elected representatives today, at a pop-up playground on Willis Avenue. There were free books, coloring pages, games, and…
Future of NYC school government to be decided by NYS legislature
Some South Bronx community members and elected officials call for end to mayoral control, others argue to extend Farah Despeignes, a former teacher at Samuel Gompers High School in Mott…
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,…