Life/Style
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 liver transplant surgery.
Fans Fight for Piece of Old Yankee Stadium
A group of fans is fighting to save Gate 2 from the old Yankee Stadium, which is scheduled for demolition in June.
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, from Haiti to New York.
VIDEO – Bronx Small Businesses Missing Out on Savings
A recent study shows that less than 1% of NYC small businesses are taking advantage of offered city and state energy conservation programs.
VIDEO – Puerto Ricans have highest asthma rate in nation
A study from the government shows that Puerto Ricans have the highest asthma rate amongst all ethnic groups in the country.
No Ice, so Kids Learn to Skate on Plastic
As the world is watching the Winter Olympics, there is only one opportunity for children to learn how to skate in the Bronx — on a 20-by-30-foot plastic skating surface.
VIDEO – In Fitness, Keeping the Eye on the Ball
After-school program keeps Bronx schoolers in shape.
Center Receives $200,000 to Fight Obesity and Hunger
The state grant will be used for free food and nutrition workshops.
Yankee Stadium Has a New Wild Pitch: Standup Comedy
The new Yankee Stadium has more to offer than just baseball.
Yankees Bring World Series Trophy to a 75-year-old Fan
A 75-year-old Yankees fan had her dream come true after seeing the World Series trophy.
Pitchers, Catchers and a Neighborhood Awakening
Metal security gates sprayed with graffiti are locked down on nearly an entire block of shops and bars on River Avenue, which peddle everything from beers to blankets to fans during the season. Photo by: Alec Johnson
Flower Shop Owners Avoid Recession’s Thorns
Some Bronx flower shops were still busy Monday delivering Valentine’s Day bouquets.
After 64 Years, I Love You Still
Bronx residents Rose and Herbert Nelson met and married in 1946.
VIDEO – Romantic Bronx
For Valentine’s Day, couples in the Bronx have their own special ways to celebrate. Photo by: Yasmina Guerda
For Seniors, Snow Means Skipping “Chicken Day”
The snow day is over, but life’s still not back to normal in the Bronx. Photo by: Elif Ince
“Colors of Africa” on Display in New Exhibit
South African artist Ezequiel Mabote brings the “Beauty of Africa” to the Bronx.
VIDEO – Unfinished Business for Bronx Bombers
The South Bronx wrestlers had a score to settle last Saturday at the Forgotten Championship Wrestling show in Brooklyn.
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.”

