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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.

Skulls and Rosaries

30 September 2010

Skulls, rosaries and advice at a local botanica help people cope in hard times

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New birth certificate law for Puerto Ricans

29 September 2010

As of Sept. 30, thousands of Puerto Ricans in the Bronx will have invalid birth certificates.

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Fordham freshman found dead

29 September 2010

A Fordham university freshman was found dead yesterday around 11:30 a.m. in his dorm.

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Rap In Time

Rap In Time

27 September 2010

The history of rap music begins in the Bronx. Its neighborhoods are dotted with iconic sites of rap history such as 1520 Sedgwick Ave. where DJ Cool Herc first created the break-beat, or the infamous Forest Houses on 166th St. where Fat Joe grew up. Add to that list the “Big Punisher” memorial mural on Rogers […]

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The story behind the sprinkles

27 September 2010

Watch this audio slideshow to learn more about being Mr. Softee

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Nicaraguan diplomat dead in Fordham

24 September 2010

Police are investigating the death of a Nicaraguan diplomat, who was found dead Thursday morning.

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Long road ahead for new senator

21 September 2010

Gustavo Rivera still has a long road ahead to earn the trust of Bronxites.

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A day in trauma

20 September 2010

Save the lives of stabbing and gunshot wound victims at St. Barnabas Hospital.

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