Small school sports face budget axe
Advocates for small school athletics say the City pays big for the likes of badminton and ping pong in schools in well-to-do neighborhoods around the city, while refusing to fund…
Mark-Viverito wins re-election
Incumbent defeats five opponents handily, promising she won't forget Mott Haven in her split district.
Local kids honored for smarts and skills
Housing Authority says budget crunch may force it to close community centers and youth programs, like one in Melrose where students won awards for their achievements in June, within months.
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.
Redistricting plan draws harsh rebukes
The City Council's proposal to change district lines would give Councilwoman Melissa Mark-Viverito a much smaller chunk of Manhattan to represent, while dramatically increasing her Mott Haven representation. Mark-Viverito opposes…