New bar opens where strip club stood
A new sports bar has opened on the site of one of Hunts Point’s notorious strip clubs.
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Toy giveaway carries political message
Demand for free toys at a Fox Street elementary school was so great that children were still lined up long after most of the politicians who sponsored the event had left.
Simpson Street mural has education theme
The motto of a pro-charter school citywide organization is now emblazoned on a wall at the intersection of Simpson Street and Westchester Avenue.
Cocktail adds a taste of Puerto Rico for the holidays
60 voters had 30 minutes to sample the goods at the annual Coquito Masters competition.
Exhibit blends Bronx artists and photographers
Krasdale Foods Arts Galleries is exhibiting photographs of 80 artists from all over the borough as part of the Bronx Artist Documentary Project through March 15, 2015.
Programs unveiled for struggling schools
Four schools in Hunts Point and Longwood have been targeted as part of the mayor’s new Renewal School Program, which means longer school days, more teacher training and other changes.
Thanksgiving celebration feeds hundreds
Real Life Church holds fifth annual feast at The Point How many pounds of food
Cardinal visits Sandy survivors in Longwood
Longwood seniors received a special visitor just before the holidays.
New bill targets waste transfer trucks
A bill before the city council would limit the amount of waste Hunts Point transfer stations can hold. While advocates are eager to see it pass, some small business owners say the proposal would hurt them.
Marking the South Bronx’s culture
Proposals for South Bronx Culture Trail markers will be presented at Casita Maria on Saturday, Dec. 13. The public can vote for its preferred markers until Jan. 7.
Pilot project pits music vs. train noise
The Boogie Down Booth was designed both to recognize the Bronx’s musical heritage and to give people a place to sit while waiting for the bus.
Pols call for more monitoring of cops
Assemblyman says he will urge fellow legislators to create a temporary state commission on excessive use of force by law enforcement, among other measures.
Hunts Point churches double up
Two Hunts Point churches facing tough economic times will soon be joined under one roof.
Vacant Longwood lot draws dreamers
Residents who recently converted a small Kelly Street lot into a community garden hope to do the same with theone-tenth of an acre lot across from Rainey Park.
Program teaches kids how to act
The Stella Adler Studio of Acting has made its way to Hunts Point middle school classrooms, where it provides acting training to city youth.
After school program unites area kids
Over the years, Unitas’ after school program has served hundreds of children, but perhaps even more unique is its ability to keep them coming back.
Jack-of-all-trades opens Longwood gallery
Serrano Galleries will open on Dawson Street shortly after the new year.
“Wildman” brings Hunts Point closer to its roots
Legendary urban forager Steve Brill led a tour of fellow foragers to see what edible plants they could find growing wild in Hunts Point.
Halloween parade dedicated to legendary nun
Hunts Point honored the legacy of beloved nun Sister Thomas at the 29th Annual New South Bronx Halloween Parade.
Forum explores fixes for homelessness
The City’s shelter population is nearly 57,000, including more than 24,000 children, according to the Coalition for the Homeless, a non-profit advocacy group. Hunts Point and Longwood alone host 13 shelters, with a total of 564 units.
Voters give process mixed reviews
Some voters found the voting process easy enough. Some, however, say they were turned away from the polls despite being registered, and others were flummoxed by what they say was complicated language in three ballot initiatives.
Democrats sweep back into power
Hunts Point and Mott Haven laid out the red carpet for familiar faces on election day.
HRA moves into BankNote Building
After two years of planning and renovations, the Human Resources Administration has moved its Bronx operations to Hunts Point’s historic BankNote building.
Hunts Point coop could face city takeover
With a debt to the city of over $1.3 million in real estate taxes, fines and water bills, the residents of 1025-1027 Leggett Ave. are in danger of foreclosure unless they find financial solutions.
Field Day adds art to the garden greenery
The Laundromat Project held its second annual Field Day at the brand new Kelly Street Garden on a balmy September Saturday.