Health News – Bronx Times

Melrose

After years in the dark, Melrose residents finally hear cleanup plan for toxic site

By Carol Chen

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Borough President Gibson and Council Member Ayala allocate $750K for Gotham Health, Belvis lobby upgrades

By Emily Swanson

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Melrose

‘The Bronx is a beautiful place, it’s just filthy’ Environmental advocates push for ‘Green the Bronx’ waste initiative

By Keke Grant-Floyd

Local environmental and transit advocates questioned state and federal experts about the plans to repair five bridges along the Cross Bronx Expressway at the first of the three public hearings over the proposal on December 5.

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Underwhelming attendence at public hearings for Cross Bronx bridge repairs spurs concern over public engagement

By Sadie Brown

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Health

Six nurses and a medical unit in Bronx hospitals among NYC Health + Hospitals Nursing Excellence Award winners

By Ethan Marshall

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Health

NYC Health + Hospitals/‌North Central Bronx honored for outstanding chronic disease management

By Ethan Marshall

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Health

Montefiore Einstein Hospital holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for new pediatric mental health center

By Ethan Marshall

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Health

NYC Health + Hospitals/‌North Central Bronx celebrates ten years of simulation training

By Ethan Marshall

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Jacobi Medical Center commemorates World AIDS Day amid federal pullback of recognition

By Emily Swanson

The state will hold the first of three public hearings Wednesday to discuss its plan to rehab five bridges along the Cross Bronx Expressway. But Bronx leaders and transit advocates are pressing Albany for more time to review the plan, citing a lengthy and dense environmental assessment and busy holiday season.

Ahead of first public hearing for $900 million Cross Bronx bridge project, advocates press NYS for more time

By Sadie Brown

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Belmont

Healthfirst hosts final Bronx ‘Diabetes Education Series’ event for residents to lead healthier lives

By Keke Grant-Floyd

Healthfirst leaders and Senator Jackson Caregivers event Nov 12 2025

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Healthfirst Uplifts Caregivers through Community-Based Programming

By The Bronx Times’ Advertising Partner

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Photos: New York Yankees host their annual Thanksgiving Food Voucher Giveaway

By Lesley Cosme Torres

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Op-Ed: Bronx neighborly care for a healthier New York

By Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson

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Citymeals on Wheels offers food, connection for Bronx older adults

By Emily Swanson

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Acts of Kindness

Photos: Hygiene kit distribution event held by Community Justice Connect and Project Reset

By Ethan Marshall and Jewel Webber

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