An antidote in heavy demand
I was assigned to cover heroin use in Mott Haven. As a reporter I’m responsible for learning the ins and outs of the “beat,” the neighborhood and the people that…
Councilman pushes for opioid antidote in schools
The South Bronx had the highest rate of drug overdoses in the city last year, according to a study by the health department. City Councilman Rafael Salamanca Jr. is proposing…
Synthetic pot stokes fears in Mott Haven
A form of synthetic marijuana known as K2 has made inroads in the Hub, worrying many that if it is not addressed quickly, the problem could spiral out of control.
Brook House closing after half-century
A new wellness center will replace a venerated furniture store at the corner of Third and Brook avenues on July 1st.