As costs soar, shops serving Hunts Point close
Stores need to charge more, but customers resist price hikes Photo by Damiano Beltrami John
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Attorney General sues NYOFCo
Cuomo demands action on odors in Hunts Point Now New York State is suing NYOFCo
City turns down ‘green’ school
By Prakirti Nangia pnangia@hunter.cuny.edu The city Department of Education has rejected a proposal to create
Politicians call for rebuilding Hunts Point market
Two members of Congress, the Bronx Borough President and state officials joined State Comptroller Thomas
City Hall rally calls $ for Hunts Point jail money misspent
By Joe Hirsch news@huntspointexpress.com Dozens of residents and activists from Hunts Point and Longwood took
Studio 889 garners praise for Hunts Point
Photo by Hanan Tabbara Alejandra Delfin greets visitors at the opening of Studio 889’s Holiday
Public Advocate calls for shutdown of detention center
By Joe Hirsch news@huntspointexpress.com The Bridges Youth Detention Center on Spofford Avenue should be closed,
Bloomberg comes to Hunts Point to promise jobs
Photo by Joe Hirsch Bronx resident Raul Figueroa, with Mayor Bloomberg and Deputy Mayor for
Fiscal crunch endangers shuttle to pool
The shuttle bus that operated last summer to bring swimmers to the floating pool at
In visit to Hunts Point, governor vows war on asthma
by Joe Hirsch news@huntspointexpress.com Promising a new state initiative aimed at skyrocketing asthma rates in
From the editor: Ending the asthma epidemic
In the inimitable fashion of really smart students anywhere, the students of the Bronx Charter
Celebrity gives Hunts Point $1 million in food
Heather Mills’ gift will feed residents for two years By Sarah Grieb sgrieb@gmail.com When students
Hunts Point apartments rise from ashes
Tenants at troubled complex see progress, but problems remain By Prakirti Nangia pnangia@hunter.cuny.edu Bethzaida Nieves
Fire destroys seven area businesses
by Joe Hirsch news@huntspointexpress.com Photo by Joe Hirsch Passersby stop to look at the skeletal
Hunts Point teens find treasured island
By Azriel James Relph azriel.james.relph@gmail.com Gliding into the East River from Barretto Point Park in
North Brother’s guardians say ‘This island is for the birds’
By Azriel James Relph azriel.james.relph@gmail.com Sycamore trees and egrets are not the only beneficiaries of
Venezuelan gifts
By Azriel James Relph azriel.james.relph@gmail.com The funding for the North Brother Island Initiative did not
Turkey and all the trimmings feed 400 in Hunts Point
By Azriel James Relph Azriel.james.relph@gmail.com Gary LeBlanc didn’t get a good night’s sleep for nine
Hunts Point voters say ‘You go, Barack’
By Joe Hirsch news@huntspointexpress.com Schools across Hunts Point and Longwood opened their doors for the
State vows to eliminate old smells with new permit
Fertilizer plant must hire engineer to monitor air quality By Joe Hirsch news@huntspointexpress.com Local advocates
Neighborhood voices: Teens design a solution to overflowing sewers
By Dawn Henning dhenning@ympj.org Photo by Dawn Henning Young volunteers redesigned tree pits to keep
New rules will guide builders in Hunts Point
Large stores will be permitted near BankNote building By Joe Hirsch News@huntspointexpress.com. The City Council
41st Precinct’s CO is full of surprises
New top cop is a hands-on commander By Paul Bufano Pbufano@hunter.cuny.edu Donald J. McHugh, who
South Bronx Chargers take the field
by Joe Hirsch news@huntspointexpress.com More than touchdowns are at stake for young players Young Bronxites
Longwood store is shrine to Latin music
By Sydney Céspedes sydney29@gmail.com Photo by Syndney Cespedes Miguel Amadeo in his store, Casa Amadeo