New laws direct funds from lawsuits to war on opioids
New York State has passed new legislation requiring any money won by the state in opioid lawsuits be used to create new support programs to combat drug addiction, the Attorney…
Bronx on its way to economic recovery, says State Comptroller
After a decade of economic growth, the Bronx took a heavy hit from the pandemic, according to a new report by the State Comptroller’s office. The crisis affected the Bronx…
Vaccinations happening in train stations, freebies coming soon as rewards
How about getting vaccinated at the train station? Or how about getting some tickets to some New York City attractions in exchange for getting needled? Well Bronxites, now those options…
Want to attend college classes? Got to get a vaccine first
If you’re a CUNY or SUNY student going back to in-person learning this fall, you’re going to need a COVID vaccination. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the requirement at a press…
Free ticket to a game if you get vaccinated at the ball parks
Take me out to the vaccine – and then the game? You betcha! In an effort to get more COVID-19 vaccines into the arms of reluctant New Yorkers, Gov. Andrew…
Vaccine canvassers hit streets of Mott Haven, seeking the unvaccinated
New York City and State continued to ramp up outreach efforts to unvaccinated residents last week, opening mass vaccination sites to walk-ins and sending an army of individuals into the…
Walk-in vaccination sites open for New Yorkers 50 or older
Opportunities to receive a COVID-19 vaccination in New York City increased yet again this week, as the city announced several new vaccination sites and opened six of its sites to…
What sets this Bruckner Boulevard apartment building apart
Bianca Ortiz’s favorite thing about her Bruckner Boulevard apartment is the light that pours in through the large windows. It’s important for her home to be bright and she loves…