Port Morris waterfront facelift begins
Elected officials on Friday announced $2 million will be allocated to creation of green space along the Harlem River in Port Morris.
Randall’s Island Connector opens in Port Morris
Almost a decade after the project was announced, Randall’s Island is finally accessible to South Bronx residents via a new pathway over the Bronx Kill.
Borough board rejects mayor’s housing plan
Bronx city council members and community board chairs resoundingly rejected Mayor Bill de Blasio’s “Zoning for Quality and Affordability” and “Mandatory Inclusionary Housing” proposals in a 19-0 vote.
Developers’ Halloween bash enrages Bronxites
First, developers posted a billboard pronouncing Port Morris the Piano District, without community consultation. Then they threw a Halloween party featuring Naomi Campbell, Carmelo Anthony and other media darlings, provoking…
Activists urge state to close power plant
Environmental activists are trying to stop a Port Morris power plant from obtaining a renewal for its permit to operate, arguing that the company’s emissions violate state standards and contribute…
Participatory Budgeting 2015 winners announced
Eight Mott Haven schools will divide $1 million for new air conditioning and technology upgrades after project proposals to fund them received the highest number of votes from local residents…
South Bronx libraries help residents log on
The Mott Haven, Hunts Point and Melrose branch libraries are participating in a project designed to provide South Bronx residents free internet access.