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Prepping for the city’s elite high schools

M.S. 80 set to become the Bronx pilot site for free tutoring to prepare more low-income students for the city’s elite high schools.

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Neighbors rally to fight increased gun violence in Morris Heights

A shooting less than two weeks ago that left one dead was the impetus to a “Community in Crisis” rally Wednesday night.

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Muggings in the Oval

During the past month alone, at least five people have been assaulted at the Oval Park in broad daylight, police said.

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Bronx Hate Crimes: Hard life, hard time

Nelson Falu has missed a major event since his arrest for the October anti-gay assault.

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Using sports to stop the violence

A Fordham woman created a non-profit sports program to keep children off the streets.

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The money Mexicans in the Bronx send home next year depends on whether the economy improves

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For immigrant Mexican mothers, obesity is a new threat to their children’s health

Mexican immigrants from Puebla struggle to overcome a sedentary lifestyle and fewer fresh food choices

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From Capitol Hill to the Bronx, scrutiny for College Inc.

The national debate on for-profit higher education hits home in Fordham.

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