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Health

Montefiore healthcare workers unite to stand against gun violence

By Ethan Marshall

Gay City News

Bellevue’s chief psychiatrist underscores importance of ‘behavioral cues’ and warning signs in suicide prevention

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City Council holds hearing on Just Home supportive project after years on hold

By Emily Swanson

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Health

Former patient at NYC Health + Hospitals/‌Jacobi | North Central Bronx shows appreciation to staff through art

By Ethan Marshall

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Fernandez provides $25k legislative award to Throggs Neck group to help raise awareness on dangers of fentanyl

By Ethan Marshall

Environmental advocates, Bronx residents, and tenants from the Bronx River Houses NYCHA development called on state officials to stop the Cross Bronx Expansion. The New York State Department of Transportation designed projects to repair five bridges along the expressway that involve constructing additional "traffic diversion structures," which Bronx residents oppose as a highway expansion.

Inside the fight for cleaner air, dignity and the truth about the Cross Bronx Expressway

By Sadie Brown

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Pelham Bay

Bronx man pulls car two miles to raise mental health awareness

By Emily Swanson

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Kids & Education

Photos: NYC Health + Hospitals/‌Jacobi | North Central Bronx host back-to-school health fairs

By Ethan Marshall

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Health

MECCC lung cancer team earns recognition for outstanding care

By Ethan Marshall

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Health

NYC Health + Hospitals hosts blood drive in honor of late chief nursing officer

By Ethan Marshall

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New Destiny Housing breaks ground on homes for domestic violence survivors

By Emily Swanson

Elissa Carmona of the Morrisania Band Project won a $20,000 grant to support Sing with SOUL, her music-wellness program for older adults.

Arts & Entertainment

Bronx singer Elissa Carmona wins $20K grant for music-wellness program

By Emily Swanson

Leaders from NYC Heath gave out Naloxone kits Wednesday, at a resource fair in St. Mary's Park ahead of Overdose Awareness Day. Bronx residents learned how to use the life-saving nasal spray to reverse an opioid overdose.

The Hub

Ahead of Overdose Awareness Day, South Bronx resource fair focuses on life saving tools

By Sadie Brown

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Health

Montefiore study finds genetic mutation causing heart failure common among Dominicans

By Sadie Brown

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Community Service

BP Gibson’s office hosts annual Back-to-School Health and Literacy Fair

By Ethan Marshall

Leaders of East Side House Settlement and Haven Charter High School cut the ribbon on Aug. 20, 2025.

Haven Charter High School, aimed at preparing students for health care careers, celebrates grand opening in Morris Park

By Emily Swanson

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