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Cash For Flunkers
Posted on 12 December 2009.
Posted in Bronx Life, Bronx Neighborhoods, Education, Money2 Comments
Hostos High Achievers Feel the Budget Pinch
Posted on 11 December 2009.
It’s harder than ever for the best and brightest students to pay college fees.
Posted in Bronx Neighborhoods, Education, Money2 Comments
The Riveras are One in a Million
Posted on 08 December 2009.
The Rivera family fights two battles at once: economic hardship and cancer.
Posted in Bronx Life, Bronx Neighborhoods, Money1 Comment
Bronx Residents Protest Poor Living Conditions
Posted on 08 December 2009.
Residents from six Ocelot buildings wage a protest at Dime Savings Bank.
Posted in Bronx Neighborhoods, Housing0 Comments
Scholarships for Teens When They Need Them Most
Posted on 22 November 2009.
Long-time community activist Alonzo de Castro hosted his annual scholarship banquet for Williamsbridge youth.
Posted in Bronx Life, Bronx Neighborhoods, Education2 Comments
An Election, Or Something Like It
Posted on 12 November 2009.
Voters didn’t turnout on election day. Neither did candidates during the campaign.
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1585-1589 E. 172nd St.
Posted on 10 November 2009.
A company connected to Hunter Property Management purchased the two buildings, along with four other Ocelot properties, in May 2009. Since then, residents have been rebelling against their new landlords.
Posted in Bronx Neighborhoods, Housing2 Comments
1744 Clay Ave.
Posted on 10 November 2009.
by Sarah Omar Wali and Mustafa Mehdi Vural Workmen with blue shirts labeled “JLP Home Imp. Inc” were a welcome sight for the tenants of 1744 Clay Ave. in East Tremont one fall week in October. Their 73-year-old building has been collapsing rapidly into disrepair for the last two years. For many, the conditions have become […]
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