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Before COVID, Jaleesa Lopez, a Bronx resident and mother of two, was spending over 50% of her salary on rent. Even with the occasional influx of welfare and unemployment assistance,…
Before COVID, Jaleesa Lopez, a Bronx resident and mother of two, was spending over 50% of her salary on rent. Even with the occasional influx of welfare and unemployment assistance,…
One Mott Haven resident has a unique insight into the role doulas can play for Bronx families who are expecting. Evelyn Alvarez, founder of the grassroots group Bronx Rebirth, refers…
The Bronx, for all its challenges, scores highest among the boroughs in optimism, according to a recent survey. A survey conducted on behalf of Citizens Bank of 5,000 New York…
Port Morris’ potential as a publicly accessible waterfront gem is rising on the city’s radar. A report released by the city last year, the NYC Comprehensive Waterfront Plan, sets a…
A request for proposals and a $5 million commitment by the city are the first steps in a long road to redevelop the derelict building in the heart of Mott…
Gun violence and insufficient medical attention for mental health were among the concerns on the minds of South Bronxites, at a town hall with State Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand. The forum…
Since last September, Raze Up has become an unconventional safe haven for those looking for therapy options. Instead of meditation or traditional therapy, Raze Up offers customers a safe space…
A Melrose dry cleaner that closed in 1968 is now the site of a toxic underground mess that is rattling nerves in 2022. The fenced-in, grass-covered lot at 753 Melrose…