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The cost of murder in Mott Haven

Death is an inevitable burden in any community. But in neighborhoods such as Mott Haven, epidemic levels of poverty, illegal immigration and violent crime provide the worst context to human loss.

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Caring for drug users in the South Bronx

Two syringe exchange programs in the South Bronx play an important role in the lives of drug users

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Brazen thieves run off with a bag of cash through Melrose streets

Brazen thieves run off with a bag of cash through Melrose streets

It takes serious guts to rob an armored truck, said auto shop owner David Luciano.

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Highbridge tackles childhood obesity

Highbridge tackles childhood obesity

School officials hope learning about health will help young kids make better choices

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Community mourns suspicious death of Soundview teen

On Sept 12, 18-year-old Anil Sankar was found dead on the jetty in Concrete Plant Park. The police believe his death was accidental. The family and neighbors believe otherwise.

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Hunts Point sculpture meets an untimely end

Three New York artists who built a giant floating dome lost their creation last month, but plan to start anew.

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Evacuation expert fights to rescue Morrisania

Her community’s emergency preparedness means everything to Maria Forbes, who has been a staunch advocate for resource entitlement since she was 13.

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Turning unemployment into time well spent

When Nilka Martell lost her job last December, she looked to volunteer work to fill the void. But she could never have imagined how she would transform her street in the Bronx.

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