Motorcyclist Injured in South Bronx, Police Arrest Good Samaritan
05 October 2016
A motorcyclist crashed on a South Bronx street, and the man who first rushed to his aid was eventually arrested.
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Jerome Rezoning Plans Slammed at a Spirited Public Hearing
30 September 2016
Residents were vocal in their concerns about housing affordability and tenant displacement as they grilled City officials on plans to redevelop Jerome Avenue at Bronx Community College.
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Ambitious Plan is Hatched to Save Jerome Avenue’s Auto Industry
29 September 2016
With Jerome Avenue's auto repairs industry set to be uprooted, a move to a new "auto mall" in Hunts Point may be on the cards.
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Naloxone: A Life Saver in a Neglected World
27 September 2016
An injection of the drug Naloxone can reverse the effect of opioid overdose, but the success rate depends on rapid response.
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Another Chance for Bronx Misdemeanor Ticket Holders
24 September 2016
The Bronx does not want to be left out again. The NYC borough that received the most quality-of-life crime tickets had its first warrant forgiveness event. 350 cases were resolved.
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Back to School with Councilman King
24 September 2016
Around 1,500 middle school children receive books and a boost from the chancellor and City Councilmember Andrew King
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Jerome Avenue Autoworkers Featured in Photoville Exhibit
24 September 2016
The Jerome Avenue Workers Project, a photography exhibit by the Bronx Photo League, is showing at the annual Photoville festival in Brooklyn this week.
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Jerome Draft Publication Brings Affordable Housing Battle to Bronx
17 September 2016
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s battle to build affordable housing in New York will echo under the girders of the Jerome Avenue railroad in the months to come, amid local concerns about rent rates and tenant displacement.
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