Mott Haven throng marches for environment
Protesting sky-high asthma rates, air pollution and the lack of parks and gardens, about 100 demonstrators representing Mott Haven made their voices heard at the People’s Climate March last Sunday.
Major facelift considered for Lower Concourse
The mostly industrial South Bronx shore, initially approved for rezoning in 2009, is the subject of renewed attention after Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. highlighted the need for redevelopment there…
Opponents take FreshDirect back to court
Lawyer says state illegally gave company a lease last year South Bronx residents who want to keep FreshDirect from moving to Port Morris say they have new evidence that will…
Court denies appeal to block FreshDirect
An appellate division of the State Supreme Court yupheld a lower court’s decision to throw out a lawsuit brought by South Bronx Unite that would have blocked FreshDirect from building…
Group pushes for greener waterfront
Bronx environmentalists want to see more people on local waterways, but first they want to know what tomorrow’s Bronx, Harlem and East River shorelines should look like.
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.
FreshDirect funding request hits snag
The New York Empowerment Zone said "no" to FreshDirect's request for $3.5 million to help them move to Port Morris.
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.