Bronxites fear being left out of legal cannabis industry
Jason Morales would like to open a legal cannabis dispensary in the Bronx, his home
Banana Kelly Community Improvement Association
Disabled people hope accommodations will be seen in new light, post pandemic
When Elspeth Slayter, a former social worker at Bronx Defenders in Mott Haven, landed a
Revitalized community garden opens on College Ave.
A small, rectangular lot on College Avenue that until two years ago sat vacant in the shadow of tall buildings is now on its way to becoming an oasis, thanks to the efforts of neighborhood volunteers and a citywide nonprofit.
Bronxites push back against proposed rent hikes
The NYC Rent Guidelines Board is considering an increase of 0.75% and 2.75% for one-year lease renewals, and 1.75% to 3.75% for two-year renewals. Tenants packed a public hearing at Hostos Community College on June 11 to tell the nine-member board that that those hikes are too high, and they may not be able to pay them.
Neglected backyard opens as a community garden
Once the garden is up and running, produce harvested there will be sold at a local farmer’s market at affordable prices.
City’s sale of Port Morris building sparks protest
Demonstrators voiced their anger in front of the Supreme Court building on the Grand Concourse on Oct. 28, saying the city auctioned a commercial building in Port Morris without local input.
Tenants still in limbo
A proposal for a noted nonprofit housing group to take over a troubled Melrose apartment building was scuttled at the last minute, upsetting beleaguered tenants – including some on the verge of eviction.
Melrose tenants endure slum conditions
Stabilis specializes in acquiring run-down properties, and housing advocates say it milks buildings for profit without regard to their tenants.