City looks to ease way for pedestrians
At a press conference at a Melrose senior center, the City unveiled its plan for making Bronx streets safer for pedestrians.
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Melrose dojo goes to the mat for kids
In its third year in Melrose, Senshi Okami teaches mixed martial arts, judo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, karate, boxing, and capoeira.
Candidates vie for Assembly seat
The Bronx Borough Democratic Committee has endorsed lawyer Marsha Michael, but former Obama operative Michael Blake has raised more money in next week’s primary for the 79th Assembly seat.
New bridge over tracks faces obstacles
For nearly 15 years, the city has planned to build a new bridge across the train tracks at East 153rd Street in Melrose. In that time, opposition has grown and the cost has ballooned.
Huge development slated for Melrose
Five new apartment buildings, a rooftop farm, a YMCA and a community recording studio will be built on the largest remaining vacant lot in the South Bronx.
‘Ghetto for Life’ mural ignites debate
The word “ghetto” touches off a heated debate about a new mural in Melrose.
Frontrunners are no-shows at Melrose mayoral forum
Residents packed a Melrose church to listen to the city’s mayoral candidates explain their positions on the issues but didn’t get to hear from the three candidates who are considered frontrunners for next November’s election.
Police beat: Dec. 30- Jan. 7
Assaults A 32-year-old woman was slashed at a Mott Haven strip club on Dec. 30.