New substance recovery program opens in The Hub
A new program in The Hub aims to provide a boost for Bronxites on the
Assemblywoman Carmen Arroyo
Wonky upstart announces Assembly run
Jackson Strong will try to unseat Carmen Arroyo, the 80-year-old incumbent who has held the 84th District Assembly seat since 1994, in the Sept. 13 Democratic primary. The townhouse renovator says that “the quality of representation in our district is unacceptable.”
Plans afoot to green Port Morris waterfront
A multi-year initiative calling for new green space in Mott Haven and Port Morris, is expected to include the creation of a park on the eastern edge of 132nd Street, and another a few blocks away.
Local elections are landslides
Democratic incumbents go nearly unchallenged Hunts Point and Mott Haven voters provided few surprises in the
Local Democrats sweep into office
Despite voting to keep to keep the heavily-favored incumbents in office, Mott Haven voters had no shortage of advice on just what their elected officials should be doing to improve the lives of their constituents.
Mark-Viverito wins re-election
Incumbent defeats five opponents handily, promising she won’t forget Mott Haven in her split district.
Arroyo opponent’s lawsuit dismissed
A judge ruled that there will be no new Democratic primary for the state Assembly’s 84th District, which includes Mott Haven and Melrose, dismissing a lawsuit by one of the candidates, amid charges of electioneering, fraud and polling irregularities.
Seniors demand city reopen activity center
Retirees who have depended on Betances Senior Center on St. Ann’s Ave. as a place to meet friends are worried delays in repairs mean the city has no plans to reopen the facility.