Port Morris in a partying mood
The first-ever South Bronx Ignites block party brought a star-studded group of performers to Port Morris.
Major facelift considered for Lower Concourse
The mostly industrial South Bronx shore, initially approved for rezoning in 2009, is the subject of renewed attention after Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. highlighted the need for redevelopment there…
Court denies appeal to block FreshDirect
An appellate division of the State Supreme Court yupheld a lower court’s decision to throw out a lawsuit brought by South Bronx Unite that would have blocked FreshDirect from building…
Gillibrand joins fight to save Post Office
Another elected official calls on the USPS to consider the community in its decision to sell the General Post Office building.
Lobbyists smoothed way for FreshDirect
In its quest to relocate to the Bronx with millions of dollars in city and state tax breaks and subsidies, FreshDirect has spent freely on well-connected lobbyists and consultants, public…
PS 31 faces wrecking ball
The city's buildings department and landmarks commission are at loggerheads over the fate of the historic Castle on the Concourse.
District managers push for stronger community boards
They say the city charter should be amended so that city agencies that didn't exist when community boards were created should be held accountable.
Top cop nearly slammed by rogue biker
An illegal ATV confronted the commander of the 40th Precinct in an incident that officials say underlines the growing danger of dirt bikes on city streets.