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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.

Flower Shop Owners Avoid Recession’s Thorns

15 February 2010

Some Bronx flower shops were still busy Monday delivering Valentine's Day bouquets.

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AUDIO SLIDESHOW – After 64 Years, I Love You Still

13 February 2010

Bronx residents Rose and Herbert Nelson met and married in 1946.

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Bronx Mosque Buys Home on Verge of Foreclosure

12 February 2010

A fund-raising drive brought in money from the congregation, other mosques and Web sites.

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VIDEO – Romantic Bronx

12 February 2010

For Valentine's Day, couples in the Bronx have their own special ways to celebrate. Photo by: Yasmina Guerda

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For Seniors, Snow Means Skipping “Chicken Day”

For Seniors, Snow Means Skipping “Chicken Day”

11 February 2010

The snow day is over, but life's still not back to normal in the Bronx. Photo by: Elif Ince

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Legislators Urge Change in Teacher Disciplinary Practice

11 February 2010

State Senator Rubén Diaz Sr. wants to terminate what he calls money-wasting rubber rooms. Photo by: Mamta Badkar

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“Colors of Africa” on Display in New Exhibit

“Colors of Africa” on Display in New Exhibit

11 February 2010

South African artist Ezequiel Mabote brings the "Beauty of Africa" to the Bronx.

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Student Says She was Attacked by Cab Driver

11 February 2010

Yaxis Capote says the driver of an illegal taxi assaulted and beat her.

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