Neighborhood News
VIDEO – After Two Year Effort, Street Renamed for Fallen Soldier
On March 6, a ceremony on Unionport Road in Parkchester officially dedicated the street to Isaac T. Cortes, a soldier killed in Iraq in 2007.
Students Fight Proposed Campus Relocation
University Heights High students fight to keep their school at their current location on Bronx Community College’s Campus.
Mom, Friends Grieve for Hit and Run Victim
Keon Nedd, a tenth grader at Columbus High School was on his way home from a party early Monday morning, when a car lost control and flipped on to the sidewalk, killing him.
School Lunches Should Be Free for All Kids, Groups Say
Applications for free lunches in schools are fraught with red tape and the stigma of poverty, food advocates say.
Proposed Soda Tax Falls Flat With Some Bronxites
Governor David Paterson gives his proposal to increase taxes on sugary drinks a second try.
Borough President Makes Push for Major Hotel
Ruben Diaz Jr. delivered his first state of the borough address.
A Mother Keeps the Memory of Her Soldier Son Alive
In a street renaming ceremony Saturday, Emily Toro will immortalize the memory of her son Private Isaac Cortes, who was killed in Iraq in 2007. Photo by Michael Ratliff
In the Bronx, Paterson’s Troubles Highlight Sports and Politics
Several Bronx politicians say they didn’t get or want pricey World Series tickets.
Activist Looks Back on Efforts Against Stray Gun Violence
On her own, Gloria Cruz has created a movement against random gun violence.
VIDEO – Tales of the Unemployed
Omar Mitchell, 38, has been spending most of his time between job centers, since lost his job in Feb. 2009.
African-American Group Defends Governor
Members 100 Blacks In Law Enforcement say it’s “premature” to ask Paterson to resign.
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.
Bronx man falls to his death
A 35-year-old man fell to his death in an elevator shaft, while moving into an apartment building with his wife.
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.
Severe Snow Storm Blankets Bronx
Twelve to 18 inches of snow is falling in the Bronx today. Schools are closed, subway and bus service is delayed, power is out in some neighborhoods, and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. postponed his first State of the Borough address.
Help Police Find Betty Robinson
For nearly a month, the New York Police Department has been trying to find Betty A. Robinson. Robinson, 81, was last seen leaving her home in Concourse Village at 5:30 a.m. on Jan. 26. She is described as an African-American, 5 feet 2 inches tall and approximately 90 pounds.
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Corrections Officer Sentenced to Probation in Sex Abuse Case
In a plea bargain, 31 charges against Dominick Labruzzi were dropped.
Swirls of Snow and Rain Bombard the City
Slushy snow pounded New York City, with much more to come.
Judge Overturns Verdict in Firefighter Death Case
A verdict finding landlord Cesar Rios guilty in two firefighter deaths was overturned in Bronx Supreme Court. (Photo: AP Photo Archive)
