Residents protest FreshDirect groundbreaking
FreshDirect and its government backers celebrated the start of construction in Port Morris, but protesters remain hopeful the city and the state will withhold financing for the project.
Local elections are landslides
Democratic incumbents go nearly unchallenged Hunts Point and Mott Haven voters provided few surprises in the Nov. 4 elections, as they re-elected the local incumbents by overwhelming majorities. Though Republicans won…
Local Democrats sweep into office
Despite voting to keep to keep the heavily-favored incumbents in office, Mott Haven voters had no shortage of advice on just what their elected officials should be doing to improve…
Federal funds en route for Port Morris walkers, bikers
Crossing the Bruckner Expressway on foot or by bike can be hazardous to your health. To address the problem, the federal government has announced it will provide nearly a million…
Post Office lobby wins landmark status
The majestic lobby of the Post Office building on the Grand Concourse at East 149th St. is now officially a city landmark. The Landmarks Preservation Commission approved the designation of…
FreshDirect funding request hits snag
The New York Empowerment Zone said "no" to FreshDirect's request for $3.5 million to help them move to Port Morris.
Pabón enters Council race
A political outsider enters the race for the City Council's 17th District seat in the South Bronx, looking to topple long-time incumbent Maria del Carmen Arroyo.
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.