Andrew Yang pledges $1 million in coronavirus relief to the Bronx
Former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang is bringing some financial relief to the Bronx and
Economy
Hunts Point power couple: Fulton Fish Market partners with online grocer Jet.com
The two linked up in December 2018 and made their first series of deliveries last February.
Judge agrees to settlement between Popular Community Bank, plaintiffs
Popular Community Bank has been ordered to pay over $7.4 million to some of its
Popular Community Bank awaits judge’s decision
A judge in New York State Supreme Court in Manhattan will decide on Aug. 6 whether a settlement should go forward in a class action suit that would require Puerto Rico’s biggest bank to pay nearly $8 million to some of its customers and their attorneys.
New proposal aims to keep out “hot sheet” motels, shelters
Developers might not be able to build hotels in Hunts Point’s industrial area without a special permit, if Community Board 2 votes later this month to approve an amendment to the city’s zoning code.
New housing coming to Longwood
Renderings have been revealed for two new affordable rental buildings located around the corner from each other near the commercial district of 163rd Street, and a third is going through the city’s approval process.
Small businesses brace for rough holiday season
Though business owners often depend on the holiday season to boost flagging revenues, many in Longwood’s main shopping district along Southern Boulevard say they’re not optimistic as big box stores and online sales have eaten away at their ability to earn a living in recent years.
Capital funding revs up for Hip Hop Museum
A museum dedicated to hip-hop and its international influence on music has been approved by the city as part of a massive development near Yankee Stadium. But how much will the new development cost?
Program brings tech skills to Hunts Point
What makes The Knowledge House unique is that its classes encourage students to solve community problems with tech.