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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.

South Bronx United hoping to educate more kids through soccer

08 November 2010

Five Bronx community organizations have submitted entries for grants through the Pepsi Refresh Project, a monthly program sponsored by the soft-drink giant that awards up to $250,000 to organizations across the country. The South Bronx United, a youth soccer league, which was the subject of a feature story in October, is in the running for […]

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Take the cannoli — with a heavy dollop of family tradition

08 November 2010

Anthony Artuso Sr. has cannoli and business smarts in his genes.

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Why don’t more women sign up for free mammograms?

08 November 2010

Only about 3,000 out of 20,000 uninsured Bronx women over 40 use free screening.

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Hot Meals and Hospitality

05 November 2010

A soup kitchen that's working to meet increased needs and demand among residents.

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Healthy Eats 101

05 November 2010

A new City Harvest cooking class pumps up one Morrisania food pantry.

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The green roof that keeps on giving

04 November 2010

The DOE is phasing out the Alfred E. Smith High School program that supports the project.

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After a violent childhood, a martial arts teacher passes on lessons in self-defense

04 November 2010

No longer the victim, he helps others fight back.

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A Throgs Neck baker turns her dream into a sweet business

04 November 2010

An up and coming Bronx-based baker is making a name for herself with creative cupcakes.

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