An antidote in heavy demand
I was assigned to cover heroin use in Mott Haven. As a reporter I’m responsible for learning the ins and outs of the “beat,” the neighborhood and the people that…
South Bronx is hardest place to beat the heat
It comes as no surprise for residents of Mott Haven and Hunts Point to learn their neighborhoods are among the city's toughest in which to endure the hot summer months,…
Artists join activists at health summit
Activists and artists came together at Hostos Community College on Sept. 24 to discuss the impact that poverty has on health in communities like the South Bronx.
Startup offers home nursing
A Bronx-based startup plans to offer affordable home nursing care to residents of the South Bronx and other underserved communities after winning the New York Public Library’s StartUP! business plan…