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…
Grassroots groups help create young activists
Creating a safe, engaging space for youth to talk about social justice issues empowers them to act, local organizations agree.
Exhibit features photography by local seniors
At a small park at the Mitchel Houses, residents of the complex’s senior center showed that it’s never too late to learn new skills as they celebrated the opening of…
From the editor: Hands off Harlem River parkland
The city does need new housing, but in his thirst to reach his goal of 200,000 affordable apartments our mayor appears to be blind to the value of human scale,…
‘Gray Lady’ hosts a talk on neighborhood change
Artists and residents gathered for “Shifting Sands: New Dynamics in the Bronx Art Scene,” a panel meant to promote a public conversation about how Mott Haven residents can adapt to…
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…
Exhibit depicts South Bronx’s working heart
Martine Fougeron's photos display the South Bronx's unusual mix of heart and industry at The Point CDC’s Art Container studio near Hunts Point Riverside Park.
From The Bronx to Baghdad and back
Bronx Documentary Center founder Mike Kamber spoke about his experiences covering the war in Iraq, at BronxArtSpace on Aug. 28.