St. Mary’s Park to get major upgrades, mayor announces
The parks department selected parks that have received insufficient funding in the past and that are located in densely populated areas.
Classic salsero gets St. Mary’s Park dancing
Some 200 people waited for hours under a light rain, for a good spot to see legendary salsero Joe Bataan perform at St. Mary’s Park on July 13th.
Sanders storms St. Mary’s Park
It was the first time a presidential candidate had made a campaign stop in the South Bronx since Ronald Reagan in 1980.
South Bronx pushes for cleaner parks
Some 40 people gathered at an Oct. 21 public meeting to discuss the state of parks, including a New Yorkers for Parks report that found Mott Haven parks coming up…
Program brings local kids closer to nature
Sustainable Saturdays was inspired by the desire of current Green Generations students to get outside and connect with nature, according to Adrienne Heim, a former school teacher in Mott Haven…
Annual Easter Egg Hunt planned in St. Mary’s Park
Volunteers from several local and citywide organizations will help organize this year's event.
St. Mary’s needs overhaul, residents say
A small amount of city funding to fix a playground at St. Mary’s Park has opened up a conversation about fixing the South Bronx’s biggest park, for the first time…
“El Canario” captivates St. Mary’s crowd
The sound of salsa echoed through St. Mary’s Park, as hundreds listened to Dominican vocalist José Alberto, also known as "El Canario," in helping to celebrate Fania Records' 50th anniversary.