South Bronx residents are demanding more jobs to curb violence, which has climbed steadily since 2008.
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Violent crime in Mott Haven, Melrose at five-year high
Posted on 14 December 2011.
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A ministry for a hurting community
Posted on 13 December 2011.
The 48th precinct has had a slew of shootings in the last four months. Two local pastors offered their community a house to heal in.
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Williamsbridge musician hopes for success with local reggae studio
Posted on 13 December 2011.
A less confident artist would have considered it a horror scene. The room was packed with more than 100 people watching him. He looked ready to roll with his Mohawk and shades. But the night of Nov. 10 did not play out well for K’Coneil Barron, 27, as he performed covers of R&B hits from […]
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A church divided
Posted on 08 December 2011.
A church in the Bronx holds two separate congregations, after a conflict between the English and Korean speaking congregation members.
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Lack of shelters prompts growth of “cat colonies”
Posted on 08 December 2011.
The lack of a full-service animal shelter in the Bronx has prompted some residents to develop “cat colonies” in their neighborhoods.
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Restoring grace to a river dedicated to an American hero
Posted on 04 December 2011.
Volunteers inspired by the past help clean up the Hutchinson River
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Five arrested during Occupy The Bronx protest
Posted on 04 December 2011.
Organizers had planned a day of peaceful demonstrations to protest the city’s decision to close a community garden and prepare the land for sale.
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Taking Advil to schools
Posted on 30 November 2011.
As schools nationwide watch budgets dwindle, for-profit companies have stepped in. However, critics see gifts from these companies not as goodwill, but as a way of marketing to children.
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