LGBTQ job fair set for March 20 at Hostos
Representatives from over 100 companies are expected to be in attendance at Hostos Community College
Hostos Community College
Bronxites push back against proposed rent hikes
The NYC Rent Guidelines Board is considering an increase of 0.75% and 2.75% for one-year lease renewals, and 1.75% to 3.75% for two-year renewals. Tenants packed a public hearing at Hostos Community College on June 11 to tell the nine-member board that that those hikes are too high, and they may not be able to pay them.
Campaign aims to cut out sugary drinks
In September the Bronx became one of 50 finalists in the Healthiest Cities Challenge and received a $10,000 grant to eliminate sugary beverages from sites and businesses around the community.
Salad marks first step toward healthier Bronx
The Bronx Salad is part of a campaign by area nonprofits to bring healthier food to local restaurants and bodegas.
Job fair scheduled for May 20 at Hostos
Hostos College will host the third annual job fair and career-readiness event on Friday, May 29
Community board chaos erupts over FreshDirect
Community Board chaos accompanies FreshDirect’s proposed move to Port Morris.
Protesters tell candidates to remove their trash
Mott Haven residents and activists told several mayoral candidates at a June 12 forum that whoever wins the election next November should make sure no additional trash is transported to the South Bronx for processing.
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.