Vice President Kamala Harris visits the Bronx
U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman welcomed Vice President Kamala Harris and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra, to the Northeast Bronx YMCA on Friday. They were invited to…
Construction starts on Bronx River Parkway Bridge replacement
Construction has begun on the replacement of the Bronx River Parkway Bridge in the Wakefield and Woodland Heights sections of the Bronx. The bridge, which carries the parkway over Metro-North…
‘It’s a big impact’: Four public libraries in the South Bronx still closed, leaving residents with limited options
Months after the New York Public Library reopened most of its locations across the city, four of its branches are still closed for renovations — and they’re all in the…
Curbside composting is back–but in only a few neighborhoods
Curbside composting in New York City has resumed this month, but Mott Haven and Hunts Point need more volunteers to meet the city’s criteria for participation. The curbside composting…
‘Takes a toll’: South Bronx teachers discuss burnout, continuing mental health issues
(Para leer este articulo en español, “Pasa factura: Profesores discuten agotamiento,” vaya a esta versión). Passing the noisy and busy halls of Mott Haven Community High School, New York City…
What can photography do? New Bronx Documentary Center exhibit addresses the question
The US withdrawal from Afghanistan and subsequent Taliban takeover has many reflecting on America’s 20-year war. However, a new photo exhibit at the Bronx Documentary Center suggests the fallout is…
Youth programs expand for young people at-risk for violence
With new funding, youth programs in the Bronx are expanding to serve those at risk for violence in their communities. Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence (B.R.A.G.) announced that private foundation…
Wave of gun violence leads to multiple Bronx indictments
Amid a wave of gun violence plaguing the Bronx, Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark and New York City Police Commissioner Dermot Shea announced several indictments following an investigation for crimes…