Port Morris rally calls attention to need for public access to waterfront
Wooden benches and lounge chairs now line a section of the Harlem River, along with bistro tables and chairs, greenery and an accessible walking path. All of it is open to…
Abandoned detox center a step closer to conversion into community center
South Bronx Unite, is one step closer to converting an abandoned building that 50 years ago served as a detox center into a community center with an emphasis on health,…
Advocates say federal coastal resiliency plan overlooks the South Bronx
Environmental justice advocates say a massive federal plan to protect New York City from coastal flooding puts the South Bronx in the back seat, and fails to address existing environmental…
Environmental Bond Act could benefit the South Bronx
Among the decisions New York City residents will make on Election Day is whether to approve a ballot initiative that would allocate $4.2 billion towards environmental projects across the state…
Plan for a Port Morris waterfront park gains momentum
Port Morris’ potential as a publicly accessible waterfront gem is rising on the city’s radar. A report released by the city last year, the NYC Comprehensive Waterfront Plan, sets a…
Community arts and health hub may open in Mott Haven in 2023
A request for proposals and a $5 million commitment by the city are the first steps in a long road to redevelop the derelict building in the heart of Mott…
Bronxites push for commitment to shutter polluting peaker plants
Clean energy is on its way to the city. But residents of the South Bronx want to ensure it comes with concrete commitments to end the polluting footprint of four…
Residents call for more outdoor public spaces
For many Hunts Point locals, the Boogie Down Grind Café is one of the community’s most important gathering points. But during the pandemic, the cozy venue lacked space for a…