Neighborhood News
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Mom, Friends Grieve for Hit and Run Victim
Keon Nedd, a tenth grader at Columbus High School was on his way home from -
School Lunches Should Be Free for All Kids, Groups Say
Applications for free lunches in schools are fraught with red tape and the stigma of -
Proposed Soda Tax Falls Flat With Some Bronxites
Governor David Paterson gives his proposal to increase taxes on sugary drinks a second try. -
Borough President Makes Push for Major Hotel
Ruben Diaz Jr. delivered his first state of the borough address. -
A Mother Keeps the Memory of Her Soldier Son Alive
In a street renaming ceremony Saturday, Emily Toro will immortalize the memory of her son - More from this category
Money
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VIDEO – Bronx Small Businesses Missing Out on Savings
A recent study shows that less than 1% of NYC small businesses are taking advantage -
Flower Shop Owners Avoid Recession’s Thorns
Some Bronx flower shops were still busy Monday delivering Valentine's Day bouquets. -
Open Vacant Buildings to Low-Income Families, Housing Advocates Urge
Community activists want the city to reconsider what it calls affordable housing. -
VIDEO – National Unemployment Falls, in the Bronx a Different Picture
"We cannot continue to wear the label of poorest county in the nation.” -
Lost Jobs Mean Lost Family
When the doors closed at Stella D'Oro, the workers lost more than their jobs. - More from this category
Crime
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Mom, Friends Grieve for Hit and Run Victim
Keon Nedd, a tenth grader at Columbus High School was on his way home from -
Sentencing Delayed for Man Who Confessed in Murder
Carlos Cruz risks life without parole after possibly violating the terms of his plea bargain. -
Corrections Officer Sentenced to Probation in Sex Abuse Case
In a plea bargain, 31 charges against Dominick Labruzzi were dropped. -
Judge Overturns Verdict in Firefighter Death Case
A verdict finding landlord Cesar Rios guilty in two firefighter deaths was overturned in Bronx -
VIDEO – NYPD Stats Show Crime is Down but in the Bronx, Shootings Continue
NYPD statistics show that crime is on the decline but families in the Bronx are - More from this category
Life/Style
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In the Bronx, Paterson’s Troubles Highlight Sports and Politics
Several Bronx politicians say they didn't get or want pricey World Series tickets. -
Dozens Pitch In to Save a Life
Through a blizzard and racing against time, Maryann Steinbock got a police escort to emergency -
Fans Fight for Piece of Old Yankee Stadium
A group of fans is fighting to save Gate 2 from the old Yankee Stadium, -
VIDEO – A Bronx Church Helps Displaced Haitians Get Legal Status
The Haitian Congregation of the Good Samaritan has been helping Haitians affected by the earthquake, -
VIDEO – Bronx Small Businesses Missing Out on Savings
A recent study shows that less than 1% of NYC small businesses are taking advantage - More from this category

