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…
Ayala, Rodriguez locked in dead heat in Council primary
A photo finish in the Sept. 12 Democratic primary for City Council left Mott Haven and Port Morris unsure who will be running in the general election this November.
City’s Mill Pond Park housing plan is on to borough prez
Highbridge's Community Board 4 last week voted 19-12 to approve the city's proposal to build housing on Pier 5, a 5-acre parcel adjacent to Mill Pond Park. But residents who…
Borough board rejects mayor’s housing plan
Bronx city council members and community board chairs resoundingly rejected Mayor Bill de Blasio’s “Zoning for Quality and Affordability” and “Mandatory Inclusionary Housing” proposals in a 19-0 vote.
Homegrown salad to soon show up on area menus
Two local chefs concocted a nutritious, five-ingredient salad at an event at the Old Bronx Courthouse on Tuesday. The Bronx Salad will be served in about a dozen local restaurants…
Port Morris Distillery sides with community over FreshDirect
After briefly collaborating with FreshDirect to distribute its unique Puerto Rican liquor, The Port Morris Distillery has changed its mind and decided that the first order of Pitorro moonshine it…
Board 1 blasts city’s homeless policy
A representative from the mayor's office told fed-up community board members that hizzoner will see to it that neighborhoods other than Mott Haven get their fair share of homeless shelters.
Borough Prez says he’ll run again
Ruben Diaz Jr. wants four more years.