New city childcare plan could radically reshape Bronx preschools
14 December 2010
Center directors say the new proposal could hit hardest in low-income areas
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Bronx Israelites: A world of contrasts and a fight for identity
14 December 2010
Members of Kol Sh'aireit B'nai Yisrael are in a tug of war for an identity they feel was lost during centuries of slavery.
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The forgotten building
13 December 2010
Residents of the Soundview houses where Judge Sotomayor grew up are told to wait until 2012 for basic repairs
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Living through art
13 December 2010
For Soundview artist Lucy Aponte, a troubled childhood lead to a lifetime of art
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Increase in remittances to Mexico slows down as the recession continues
13 December 2010
The money Mexicans in the Bronx send home next year depends on whether the economy improves
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For immigrant Mexican mothers, obesity is a new threat to their children’s health
13 December 2010
Mexican immigrants from Puebla struggle to overcome a sedentary lifestyle and fewer fresh food choices
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From Capitol Hill to the Bronx, scrutiny for College Inc.
13 December 2010
The national debate on for-profit higher education hits home in Fordham.
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Castle Hill park riddled with contaminants
13 December 2010
A Castle Hill community wants answers about contamination in a nearby park
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