On-line grocer will move to Port Morris
By pledging $100 million in grants, loans and tax breaks, New York has lured FreshDirect to Port Morris, thwarting New Jersey's effort to capture the on-line grocer's business. The company…
Cooking grease stirs debate in Port Morris
A proposal that clean air advocates say will cut air pollution nationally has some Port Morris residents saying “Maybe so, but what about our air?” They expressed concern about a…
In new home, Per Scholas creates opportunity
When Torrey Hopkins got out of jail in 1999, it was easy for him to find a job. Hopkins, who had done time for a non-violent offense he committed as…
Searching for work on a Mott Haven street corner
As the economy sputters, immigrants wait in vain at ‘La Parada’ By Carla Candia carla.candia@journalism.cuny.edu Dozens of day laborers dressed in ripped jeans and worn t-shirts stood on the corner…
Manhattan nonprofit looks to bring jobs to Mott Haven
Jeanmarie Evelly jeanmarie.evelly@motthavenherald.com A nonprofit with its roots in Manhattan and branches throughout the city has set its sights on the South Bronx, with hopes of bringing jobs to the…
Hire local residents, says watchdog group
Coalition monitors Gateway Mall’s promise By Joe Hirsch news@motthavenherald.com Will the mall rising near Yankee Stadium live up to an agreement to hire local job seekers when stores open in…