The announcement that Marble Hill Houses will get much-needed heating upgrades was great news for those living at the public housing complex.
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5/2/22
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Some New York residents hoping to see relief during a time of rising costs and inflation may be in for a major disappointment.
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By JOSEPH DE LA CRUZ
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4/24/22
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Winter comes around once a year but for some living in Marble Hill, it can be the longest season.
That’s because the housing complex has struggled to keep the heat on for tenants for several years.
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By JOSEPH DE LA CRUZ
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4/10/22
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Are you a young person hoping to make a little bit of money this summer? If so, the city might have a job for you.
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By MICHAEL HINMAN
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2/20/22
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Residents at Fort Independence Houses are still without heat months after complaining to the New York City Housing Authority.
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By JOSEPH DE LA CRUZ
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2/7/22
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A consultant with one of the most active developers in this part of the Bronx is about to take on a new position. Former Bronx borough president Adolfo Carrión Jr., is set to become the next commissioner of the city's housing preservation and development department.
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By MICHAEL HINMAN
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1/30/22
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In the immediate aftermath of the fire and smoke that tore through a Fordham Heights apartment building, Danny Monge was at the scene, doing what he always does when someone is in distress: He helps out.
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By MICHAEL HINMAN
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1/15/22
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The new year started in the 20s with a threat of snow that never came. But for many living at Fort Independence Houses, the fear wasn’t about getting to work or school — it was about simply staying warm.
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By JOSEPH DE LA CRUZ
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1/9/22
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It’s been 1,548 days since Hurricane Maria ravaged her home of Puerto Rico. Yet, Janet Torres still lives with devastating effects — but not from the storm.
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By JOSEPH DE LA CRUZ
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12/21/21
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They’re not condominiums or co-ops. Marble Hill Houses are a mass grouping of apartment units for families with a little help from the New York City Housing Authority. But even with city workers involved, it can be near impossible sometimes to have your voice heard among nearly 1,700 others. But that’s where the tenant association comes in.
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By JOSEPH DE LA CRUZ
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12/11/21
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