Officials, groups urge city to preserve PS 31
Officials and local groups are scrambling to keep the city from demolishing historic PS 31 building as the landmarked building on the Grand Concourse continues to crumble,
Hot meeting ends in vote for FreshDirect
In another tumultuous meeting, the community board voted to approve FreshDirect's plans, but opponents cried foul.
Six new members appointed to community board
Borough president Ruben Diaz Jr. has appointed six new members to Community Board 1. The board represents Mott Haven, Melrose and Port Morris in an advisory capacity on issues ranging…
Judge throws out lawsuit vs. FreshDirect
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Mott Haven residents in March to try to stop online grocer FreshDirect from relocating to the Harlem River Rail Yards in Port…
Critic of borough president gets the boot
One of Community Board 1's most vocal members is ousted.
Pols say “no” to closure of PO
Elected officials are challenging the US Postal Service’s attempts to sell the historic post office building at the corner of 149th St. and the Grand Concourse.
Borough President calls for gun crime registry
The Bronx Borough President wants the New York State Legislature to create a new online registry that would list gun owners who have been convicted of gun-related crimes. In his…
FreshDirect scales back project
FreshDirect has scrapped plans to build a parking lot for its trucking operations on a three-acre parcel on the Harlem River Yard property where it plans to relocate. Instead, the…