City approves incentives package for FreshDirect
The city’s Industrial Development Agency voted to approve a package of tax exemptions and incentives that would bring online grocer FreshDirect to the Harlem River Yards in Port Morris.
Hot meeting ends in vote for FreshDirect
In another tumultuous meeting, the community board voted to approve FreshDirect's plans, but opponents cried foul.
Community board chaos erupts over FreshDirect
Community Board chaos accompanies FreshDirect's proposed move to Port Morris.
Judge throws out lawsuit vs. FreshDirect
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Mott Haven residents in March to try to stop online grocer FreshDirect from relocating to the Harlem River Rail Yards in Port…
Court hears case against FreshDirect
South Bronx Unite, FreshDirect lawyers present opening arguments Attorneys representing more than two dozen South Bronx residents in a lawsuit aimed at stopping online grocer FreshDirect from relocating to Port…
Future floods could contaminate Port Morris
As the planet warms, low-lying areas, like Port Morris, are increasingly vulnerable to flooding and the hazardous mysteries they may be concealing.
FreshDirect scales back project
FreshDirect has scrapped plans to build a parking lot for its trucking operations on a three-acre parcel on the Harlem River Yard property where it plans to relocate. Instead, the…
FreshDirect brings hobbled trucks to Port Morris
Activists cry foul when they learn the food delivery company has parked trucks damaged in Hurricane Sandy on its riverfront lot.