Port Morris waterfront facelift begins
Elected officials on Friday announced $2 million will be allocated to creation of green space along the Harlem River in Port Morris.
Port Morris Distillery sides with community over FreshDirect
After briefly collaborating with FreshDirect to distribute its unique Puerto Rican liquor, The Port Morris Distillery has changed its mind and decided that the first order of Pitorro moonshine it…
Activists urge state to close power plant
Environmental activists are trying to stop a Port Morris power plant from obtaining a renewal for its permit to operate, arguing that the company’s emissions violate state standards and contribute…
Anxiety rises over waterfront redevelopment
Residents sounded off on plans to redevelop the Special Harlem River Waterfront District, demanding more information about how many jobs and affordable housing units the proposal would generate for the…
Residents prepare for big changes on the waterfront
While city officials and developers alike are bullish on Mott Haven, residents and activists worry that several ambitious development projects to transform the neighborhood risk creating a community of haves…
Employees, opponents collide over FreshDirect
Some 100 Mott Haven residents locked horns with about as many FreshDirect employees on Nov. 17, at a contentious public hearing on the state’s plans to subsidize the online grocer's…
State to prioritize Port Morris waterfront plan
Advocates call for water parks and boat launches.
Residents debate Randall’s Island access
The city plans to finish building the Randall's Island Connector next year; meanwhile, local residents and planners want to ensure the South Bronx gets easy access to the island's recreational…