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The Future of Gifted Education in the Bronx Bronx acupuncture center for addiction fighting to survive How HIV outreach is tackling an “invisible crisis” in The Bronx Prescriptions lag as Bronx battles opioid epidemic
 

The Future of Gifted Education in the Bronx

A recommendation that Mayor Bill de Blasio phase out all New York City gifted programs has left the fate of gifted education in the Bronx uncertain. If implemented, the programs, which are comprised predominantly of black and Latino students, would come to an end.

Bronx acupuncture center for addiction fighting to survive

The Mott Haven Lincoln Recovery Center was once a popular therapeutic refuge for drug addicts, but where have the patients gone?

How HIV outreach is tackling an “invisible crisis” in The Bronx

While New York celebrates declining HIV rates, healthcare advocates in the Bronx narrow their focus to where services aren’t reaching people.

Prescriptions lag as Bronx battles opioid epidemic

Prescriptions of life-saving buprenorphine lag in the Bronx. A legacy of bureaucracy and stigma are to blame.

On the Corner: Day laborers hit hard by the recession

08 December 2010

Day laborers still scramble for a living after the recession officially ended.

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Bronx food stamp recipients say no to ban on sugary drinks

Bronx food stamp recipients say no to ban on sugary drinks

07 December 2010

At some Bronx grocery stores, drinks like Coca-Cola Classic, Fanta Orange, Nestea and Seagram’s Ginger Ale are cheaper than water.

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Hate crime stats more accessible

04 December 2010

My Neighborhood Statistics website to include statistics on hate crime and domestic violence.

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Absence of Love for the hungry

04 December 2010

Absence of Love Gospel Kitchen is felt as hunger statistics rise in the Bronx.

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Free fitness shapes South Bronx

04 December 2010

A local health enthusiast helps Bronx women shape up.

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Incubating new businesses in Hunts Point

03 December 2010

Local entrepreneurs vie for space to expand and prosper.

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Turning up the tech at a Kingsbridge school

03 December 2010

Who you gonna call? The MOUSE Squad.

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Barber Solo

01 December 2010

Sharp Styles Barber Shop is still going strong, in spite of the recession.

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