Mosque focuses on Muslim unity
In contrast to its quick early growth in the Middle East, the spread of Islam in West Africa was gradual, members of the Ebun Abass mosque point out. Merchants and…
Mott Haven immigrants tend their roots
Proud of their heritage, Garifunas keep their culture alive Casa Yurumein is a house that looks like a home. The walls of its living room are covered with friendly family…
Mott Haven school building crumbles
‘Castle on Concourse’ languishes in neighborhood poised for growth By Maria Clark [email protected] The passage of time has not been kind to the former school building nicknamed the “Castle on…
Mott Haven’s pioneer of gentrification makes no apologies
Bruckner Bar and Grill lures artists and the coat and tie crowd By Lindsay Lazarski [email protected] When people compare Mott Haven to Williamsburg or call it “SoBro” or otherwise tab…
Mott Haven merchants are singing the blues
The recession is hurting business everywhere, but small businesses in Mott Haven have been especially hard hit.
Rats plague seniors in Betances Houses
Tenants complain that they live in ‘The stinkiest building in New York” and say the Housing Authority makes things worse By Lindsay Lazarski [email protected] For months, residents of the Betances…
Mott Haven tenant leader passes away
By Maria Clark [email protected] Shirley Flowers was more than just a lifelong resident of the Jose de Diego-Beekman houses which span East 138th, 143d St., and St. Ann’s and Jackson…
Mott Haven march denounces gun violence
By Joe Hirsch [email protected] Naisha Pearson was just 10 years old when she was gunned downed in Saw Mill Park on East 139th Street. She was playing at a Labor…