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BronxWorks Monster Mash 5K raises nearly $18K to fight food insecurity

By Steven Goodstein Conversation…

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Bronx community holds candlelight vigil after killing of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong

By Rebecca Raghunath Conversation…

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Marine Veteran and Bronx native launching petition for passage of bill protecting veterans from homelessness before Veterans Day

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

Norwood News photojournalist David Greene, Editor-in-Chief Síle Moloney on top of the final issues of Norwood News.

Norwood News closure leaves Northwest Bronx residents without longtime news source

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

Children play in Galileo Playground in Morris Heights on Friday after its $7 million reconstruction.

Galileo Playground in Morris Heights celebrates $7M reconstruction and upgraded amenities

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

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Food Bank for NYC targets low-turnout Bronx neighborhoods with food and voter resources

By Rebecca Raghunath Conversation…

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Hostos Community College professor runs NYC Marathon to support domestic violence survivors

By Sahana Shastry Conversation…

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Healthy Aging & Wellness Expo comes to the Bronx

By Bronx Times Conversation…

Aleksander Nilaj founded the Albanian American Open Hand Association in 2012, serving up to 8,000 people a month. His detainment by ICE has sent shockwaves throughout the community.

Beloved Albanian Bronx food pantry founder detained by ICE, leaving thousands without food aid

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

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Bronx lawmakers secure $4.5M for Jacobi Hospital upgrades

By Steven Goodstein Conversation…

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East Tremont’s first 5K supports Bronx residents living with ALS and MS

By Matthew McKay Conversation…

Council member Shirley Aldebol joined Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, Department of Design and Construction Commissioner Paul Ochoa, and NYPL CEO Iris Weinshall to celebrate the investment.

City Island Library gets $600K for long-awaited roof and HVAC upgrades

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

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Photos | BP Gibson hosts ‘Empowerability’ job fair

By Ethan Marshall and Jewel Webber Conversation…

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Academy of Mount St. Ursula joins pilot program teaching students essential life skills

By Steven Goodstein Conversation…

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Health

Venture House Bronx opens new clubhouse for New Yorkers living with mental illness

By Steven Goodstein Conversation…

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Health

After a breast cancer diagnosis at 33 years old, Anna Desai advocates for women to get tested early

By Steven Goodstein Conversation…

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