Every four years, Passover, Orthodox Easter and Easter all happen together. This past week, the reporters of the Bronx Ink fanned out across the borough to report on how the sacred week was celebrated. We visited a variety of churches, covered processions, services and a seder at a senior center in Riverdale. Click here for highlights of our coverage.
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A holy week in the Bronx
Posted on 25 April 2011.
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A Bronx Baptist church celebrates Easter
Posted on 25 April 2011.
The 73-year-old pastor, Rev. Leroy Benton, led his congregation in traditional gospel songs such as “Calvary.” His church, True Gospel Tabernacle, is on Tremont Avenue in Morris Heights. The church has been around for over 20 years.
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Time to talk about sex in the South Bronx
Posted on 22 April 2011.
South Bronx high school seniors talk to middle schoolers about sex.
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[SLIDESHOW] Boat builders test their teamwork, on ice
Posted on 02 April 2011.
High school students from Hunts Point head to the icy Hudson to test their newest boat.
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Citywide Plan to Replace Hazardous PCB Lighting Fixtures
Posted on 12 March 2011.
City announces 10-year plan to replace harmful PCB lighting ballasts in city schools and make them more energy efficient.
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[VIDEO] Knitting with cat-like precision
Posted on 07 March 2011.
Artist Ruth Marshall is featured in the latest exhibit of fiber art at Lehman College
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The Bronx on the big—and small—screen
Posted on 01 March 2011.
Bronx Ink takes a look at how the borough’s tough iconic image has penetrated pop culture through the years, from movies about gangs, like “A Bronx Tale,” to the wise guy voice of Bugs Bunny.
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Immigrants hope for an even better DREAM
Posted on 25 February 2011.
Proponents of Dream Act discuss what’s next for the derailed bill.
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