Garifuna community demands justice for Longwood stabbing victim
The Garifuna community rallied together on Wednesday to demand justice for Frankie Williams, a Garifuna
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Post office audit confirms residents’ suspicions
The Postal Service has finally reached a conclusion that residents have known for years: mail delivery here stinks. Now the USPS is promising to do something about it.
Mayor’s plan could mean another jail for South Bronx
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan to close the Rikers Island Prison Complex could mean another
Residents organize against proposed rezonings
Change in the South Bronx, and pressure on local renters, was the theme at a panel discussion on March 30.
Students lead panel on women’s suffrage
The 14-member Women’s Suffrage Commission, which was established by state law, will run programs celebrating the accomplishments of women’s suffrage through 2020. But LEAP’s focus is rooted a little deeper.
Monsignor Neil Connolly dies at 83
St. Athanasius’ former pastor was longtime activist Monsignor Neil Connolly, who lived to serve the
NYCHA residents rally for repairs, funding
Bronx public housing residents, community organizations, labor unions and elected officials gathered on the steps of City Hall in February to demand adequate funding and oversight of the long neglected and dilapidated NYCHA buildings.
Artist converts her Mott Haven home into art gallery
“Some of the artists have never had the opportunity to actually teach about their work or share their work with a larger audience,” said Blanka Amezkua.
Day care owner Eva Sanjurjo discusses her career running “Eva’s Kids”
She has been called “Mayor of the Children” by the New York Times and has