St. Mary’s Rec Center to remain closed until 2026
It’s been over two years since children could swim, play, or exercise at the St. Mary’s Rec Center in Mott Haven. More than two years since the Senior Marlins swim…
Harm reduction services to address the South Bronx’s opioid epidemic
The Hub sees thousands of people everyday, either passing through on their commute or visiting one of the hundreds of local retail businesses or street vendors. It also stands out…
BID wants more cameras in The Hub to curb illegal dumping
Mott Haven business boosters and residents are hoping that new security cameras they are proposing will deter illegal dumpers and help address long-running concerns about overflowing trash in one of…
City takes down huge illegal pot distributorship in Mott Haven
A high profile takedown of a Mott Haven cannabis dispensary has left residents concerned about the effects of illegal pot shops on young people in the neighborhood. While investigating a…
Residents push for action on decades-old toxic spill in Melrose
Community urges state to ramp up clean-up efforts and boost transparency. Contamination at the site of a…
From community journalist to Community Board 1 voice: Meet Sonyi Lopez
Advocacy, local journalism and community board membership all have one thing in common: they require community trust. Sonyi Lopez, chair of Bronx Community Board One’s new communications and technology committee,…
Environmental justice is a new priority for Community Board 1
Bronx Community Board 1 has created an Environmental Justice and Sanitation Committee to oversee ways to overcome a history of environmental injustices in the South Bronx, including the lack of…
Community Board 1 selects a new chair
In a heated contest between familiar rivals, youth educator Clarisa Alayeto edged out one-term incumbent Arline Parks at Bronx Community Board 1’s Nov. 30 vote for chairperson. The vote was…