Riverdale exhibit features South Bronx artists, environmental issues
Concern about the deteriorating environment and rising waters is at the heart of an art exhibit in Riverdale that features several South Bronx artists.
Environment
Public gets last chance to denounce State’s Sheridan plan
State transportation officials got an earful from Bronx residents and advocates who oppose a key detail in the State’s plan to revitalize the Sheridan Expressway, at a public hearing in Hunts Point on June 27. It was the last hearing for testimony to be given in response to the State’s proposal to build three ramps between the Sheridan and Edgewater Road, as part of a $1.7 billion investment to upgrade and beautify the expressway and surrounding area.
Community rallies for a reversal of state’s Sheridan plan
Community groups and residents are urging the state to reverse its decision to place exit ramps from the Sheridan Expressway on Oak Point and Leggett avenues, as part of an ambitious revitalization plan.
Hunts Point residents answer the call for Puerto Rican families
The Herreras are among hundreds in the South Bronx whose families have been affected by the devastating hurricane in Puerto Rico.
Rocking the Boat grad’s turnaround reflects the river she serves
After Toniann German was introduced to the Bronx River through Rocking the Boat as a troubled teen, she found that she couldn’t leave the river. Now she’s the new recreational coordinator for the Bronx River Alliance, running all of the canoeing and on-water education and conservation events and teaching people everything from how to paddle, to the history of the river, to the reasons to keep it clean.
Sustainable food project grows on Bronx River
The new Bronx River Foodway at Concrete Plant Park just wrapped up its inaugural season
Pilot project helps auto businesses go green
New technology available through a state pilot project is helping some Hunts Point auto repair shops save money, but its environmental benefits are what may have the most lasting impact for the community.
City unveils flood-prevention strategies
As engineers and planners look for ways to keep Hunts Point safe from catastrophic flooding, residents have mixed feelings about their findings so far.
Community center, garden reopen in Morrisania
After years of neglect, The Bronx Social Center is back A partnership between two corporate giants