Bronx residents and environmentalists are voicing frustration at the slow pace of city action on a plan to reduce sewage overflows into the Harlem River that are producing unsafe bacteria levels in the river.
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 during his state of the borough address.
A bulkhead on the shore of the Harlem River is crumbling into the water leaving about 100 yards of state-owned waterfront unprotected from high tides and future storms.
Some 400 people showed up for the Fourth annual Harlem River Festival at Roberto Clemente State Park to celebrate access to the river.
Local environmentalists hope residents will help reshape a shabby four-acre plot on the Harlem River into a beautiful and useful city park.
Election year presents opportunities to press for policy changes, City Councilwoman Mark-Viverito tells Mott Havenites.
Weeklong celebration aims to get residents on the river Morris Heights resident Michael Mitchell watched
Following a summer of planning to expand recreational access to the Bronx shore of the Harlem River and to the river itself, the Harlem River Working Group will throw a party on the riverside at Roberto Clemente State Park on Saturday, Oct. 20.
