St. Ignatius students and family celebrate the Feast of Guadalupe
The feast is a Latin American Catholic celebration that honors the Virgin Mary who appears in the services as a Mexican peasant.
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Shelter system under renewed scrutiny after Hunts Point tragedy
Elected officials have vowed to take action to avoid future accidents like the one that killed two girls on Wednesday, and also discontinue the city’s “cluster-site” shelter system.
Toddlers’ deaths mourned on Hunts Point Ave.
Pink balloons, lit devotional candles and stuffed animals have filled a make-shift shrine at the entrance to 720 Hunts Point Ave., in honor of the two babies who were killed by steam from the radiator in their bedroom on Wednesday afternoon.
Bronx Children’s Museum finally finds a permanent home
They see it like this: Inside an old powerhouse that looks like a castle,
PharmaCannis opens a medical marijuana dispensary in Hunts Point
Many residents who felt that the previous planned location was too isolated are relieved that the dispensary will be in a high-traffic area. They were nervous that the isolation of the company’s former choice of locations, and the fact that its transactions are in cash, would have made it a target for crime.
Letter to the editor: Hunts Point shares experiences with African counterparts
Because of its reputation as a center for conflict resolution and community peacemaking, Unitas was selected to host a visit from a group of peacemakers from Uganda and Rwanda.
Produce Market hosts annual food giveaway
“You want me to be honest? This here is good food,” said Monti Harris, 22. He expressed his disdain for the fast food restaurants in the neighborhood. “I’m tired of buying sandwiches and Chinese food. I want some soul food.”
Presidential election results stun Hunts Point voters
After voting overwhelmingly for Hillary Clinton, the South Bronx watches in disbelief as Trump wins
Livery cab driver indicted for 2013 hit-and-run
A livery cab driver appeared in Bronx Criminal Court on Monday to face an indictment
North Brother island could soon be a boat ride away
If city officials have their way, North Brother Island could soon be a short boat ride away from Hunts Point for the public, but conservationists caution that steps must be taken to protect its plants and birds.
Rocking the Boat students take on most complex task yet
After 20 years and 49 boats, Rocking the Boat students are taking on their most complex project yet.
Native son stays home to run Community Board 2
Board 2 voted in longtime board member and Hunts Point native Ralph Acevedo as its new district manager.
College student helps start new community based effort
Resident college student Stephanie Portillo helps start up Hunts Point Habla/Speaks – a new community based project, which will allow residents to share their ideas.
Project aims to prepare Hunts Point against big storms
A group has been hired to solicit ideas and concerns from residents in order to understand how to protect at-risk areas of the peninsula from future storms.
Officials seek federal funding for food hub
More importantly for local residents, supporters of the project say the expansion would provide Bronxites with easier access to fresh fruits and vegetables and will generate 95 permanent jobs.
Longwood sounds off at mayoral forum
Throughout the evening, the mayor tried to calm residents’ anxieties over the scarcity of affordable housing.
City decides on Spofford’s future
The selected proposal mixes 740 units of affordable housing, small businesses and arts organizations, along with a supermarket, a bank and a health and wellness center.
Mayor orders investigation into NYPD shooting in Castle Hill
NYPD is in the public’s crosshairs after a 66-year-old mentally-ill black woman was shot and killed by an officer from the 43rd Precinct in Castle Hill in her apartment Tuesday night.
Councilman fights myths about ex-cons’ voter rights
Former felons, like everyone else, have until Oct. 14 to register to vote in local and national elections, even if they have been released from prison and cleared parole, according to New York state law. Even those on probation are eligible to vote.
New greenway link connects two parks
City and state officials broke ground on the construction of new parkland that will connect Starlight and Concrete Plant parks and complete a missing connection to the greenway along the shoreline of the Bronx River.
Resident chef makes The Point a destination for home cooking
The catering business started with Bascom investing $30,000 of his life savings. He said it expanded from there after “people ate my food and said, ‘we gotta use this guy more often.’”
Food distribution markets have few local fans
While some in the community say that there are economic benefits to having the food distribution markets as neighbors, others say they are a burden, not a blessing.
Hunts Point celebrates annual hustle
On the morning of the 10th annual Hunts Point Hustle, the skies were filled with clouds and weather predictions called for rain, but that didn’t stop the 113 runners who came out to run the 5k race.
DV survivors need enhanced services, survey finds
A recent study of domestic violence victims living in the Bronx shows that 55 percent of 140 victims surveyed couldn’t pay their rent and more than a quarter are living in shelters.
HPAC’s Back-to-School Fair introduces two community-based projects
Two new community-based projects were introduced at the Hunts Point Alliance for Children’s ninth annual