Bronx
Fracking Accusation Angers Bronx State Pols
Tyler Pager |
A Common Cause report says donations imply support, but lawmakers insist they’re for moratorium.
Bronx
Eight Seek Council Seat Held by Family for Three Decades
Tyler Pager |
A Foster has held the 16th district Council seat since 1978. Now term limits are forcing a change, and a crowded field is vying for the opening.
Bronx
Council's Newest Incumbent Challenged on Promises
Tyler Pager |
In the northeast Bronx, three candidates take on Andy King, who won his seat in a special election after the previous occupant succumbed to scandal.
Economy
Many Store Owners Hit By Fire Refuse City Help
Tyler Pager |
Small business assistance has been offered to the 11 Wakefield businesses destroyed by a May fire. But since the aid comes in the form of loans rather than grants, many firms have declined the help.
Bronx
Sheridan Foes Hope to Fix Road They Couldn't Kill
Tyler Pager |
Residents and advocates were disappointed the city didn’t just shut down the short, troublesome highway. Now they’re backing a city plan to at least improve it.
ARTS and CULTURE
SummerStage in the Bronx: Funk, Mambo, Hip-Hop and WAR
Tyler Pager |
SummerStage, which is produced by the City Parks Foundation, is hosting over 100 free performances in 17 parks throughout the five boroughs this summer.
Government
Ominous Signs for Street Sign Project!
Tyler Pager |
A federally ordered retrofit of street signs featuring lower-case lettering in place of capital letters could be delayed for years. Bronx residents are remaining CALM—and also calm—amid the crisis.
