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…
Residents speak out at districting hearing
Randall’s Island belongs in the Bronx, say advocates While New Yorkers wait for an appointed commission to carve the city up into a new set of districts for City Council…
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.
Neighborhood voices: a FreshDirect debate
Why I support FreshDirect By Phillip Morrow, SoBro Bronx residents are tired of hearing about the dismal unemployment statistics in the borough and want to know what is being done…
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…
Grocery group announces opposition to FreshDirect
Residents and activists opposed to FreshDirect's move to Port Morris gain a powerful ally.
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.
FreshDirect announces new jobs
Company enlists support of grassroots spokesmen Online grocer FreshDirect has enlisted two more leaders of grassroots organizations in the Bronx to support its move to the Harlem River Rail Yard.…