Bronx
Watch the 11th District Council Debate
Jordan Moss |
Three candidates vying for the northwest Bronx seat squared off. Five more televised debates are on tap for other districts.
ARTS and CULTURE
Bronx Art Groups Share Challenges Seeking Sustenance and Growth
Naomi Cohen |
There’s no shortage of creative artists and organizations in the borough, but working on growth, attracting Bronxites, and working together is a persistent push.
Bronx
Why One City Project Went $1.7B Over Budget
Bob Hennelly |
Built in a public park over loud opposition, the Croton Filtration Plant will cost at least twice what the Bloomberg administration budgeted. Are there lessons there for the next mayor?
Bronx
Pols Aggressively Shaping Bronx Community Boards
Naomi Cohen |
The sway that the borough president and councilmembers have over the boards isn’t new. But the past year has seen several high-profile instances of officials using that power.
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.
Bronx
South Bronx Council Races Generate Little Heat
Joe Hirsch |
As Campaign 2013’s temperature rose, diners at Mott Haven’s Camaguey restaurant and voters in Melrose had little interest in their lowest-level officials.
Bronx
FreshDirect Foes Say They'll Appeal
Jarrett Murphy |
Opponents of the plan to locate a headquarters for the grocery delivery firm in Mott Haven want to overturn a ruling last month that rejected their bid to block the deal.
Boroughs
Assembly Hopefuls Run in Vito Lopez's Shadow
Tobias Salinger |
The candidates for the fallen assemblyman’s seat must address not just the harassment scandal, but also the broader legacy of money and services he brought back to Bushwick.
Bronx
Housing Violations Not the Issue in Beef with Landlord
Naomi Cohen |
Tenant complaints usually involve violations of the city’s housing code. Chestnut Holdings buildings posts few of those, but some tenants say there are still serious problems.
