Nine protestors arrested at Harlem River Yard
Nine demonstrators were arrested while trying to enter the Harlem River Yard in Port Morris on Saturday in a protest against the city’s deal to relocate FreshDirect.
Mychal Johnson
Bulkhead crumbles into Harlem River
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.
Hot meeting ends in vote for FreshDirect
In another tumultuous meeting, the community board voted to approve FreshDirect’s plans, but opponents cried foul.
Critic of borough president gets the boot
One of Community Board 1’s most vocal members is ousted.
Residents push for greener waterfront
Election year presents opportunities to press for policy changes, City Councilwoman Mark-Viverito tells Mott Havenites.
Residents speak out at districting hearing
Randall’s Island belongs in the Bronx, say advocates While New Yorkers wait for an appointed
Grocery group announces opposition to FreshDirect
Residents and activists opposed to FreshDirect’s move to Port Morris gain a powerful ally.
FreshDirect hires Majora Carter
Majora Carter, the noted South Bronx environmentalist, has been hired by FreshDirect to combat opposition to its relocation to Mott Haven.
Carter’s husband James Chase, the communications director for her consulting company The Majora Carter Group, confirmed that she has been under contract for the last two months to advocate on the on-line grocer’s behalf.