Annual fair raises awareness about bullying
As the public trains its eye on the scourge of bullying among young people, a local organization continues to bring attention to the problem. In July, the New York Psychotherapy…
A champion for mental health in the South Bronx
About eight people gathered in a small studio on Canal Place in Mott Haven in February to share stories about a topic Bronx native Charles LaLoma doesn’t think gets talked…
Running to empower South Bronx’s community of color
(Vaya aquí para leer este articulo en español.) An Interview with…
Former subterranean dweller to open women’s shelter in Mott Haven
Maria Prado remembers darker days when she lived underground. Tall and slender with a short salt and pepper bob, Prado has made a big transition over the years, from subway…
BronxWorks nonprofit launches fatherhood center
An area nonprofit is offering an array of free services for fathers of all ages.BronxWork’s Fatherhood Center is launching workshops starting on Monday, Feb. 13 at its Workforce Development main…
Residents worry about an ongoing safety risk at St. Mary’s Park: Discarded needles
A group of six concerned citizens walked through St. Mary’s Park on a Tuesday afternoon in late January, to see what impact syringe disposal boxes are having on one of…
Torres bill seeks to help people with mental illness
Arvind Sooknanan, 23, had been inside too many psychiatric institutions to know he needed a community that understood and accepted him wholly. He found that support at Fountain House, a…
Mental health clinic opens its doors in the Hub
South Bronx residents now have another option for mental health care. A new licensed mental health clinic opened its doors at 432 East 149th St in October. The clinic, run…