Health News – Bronx Times

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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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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‘The city’s coming after us’: Bronx homeowners fined for rats they say come from nearby NYCHA development

By Macy Hanzlik-Barend

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Photos: Opening of Gameday Men’s Health Bronx location celebrated with ribbon-cutting ceremony

By Ethan Marshall

Anthony Carrión in front of a screen describing the benefit of joining a Neighborhood Advisory Board.

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New York City residents learn about how to use their voice to improve parks in their neighborhoods

By Keke Grant-Floyd

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Therapy dog Polly brings comfort to young cancer patients at Montefiore

By Emily Swanson

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Health

Photos: NYC Health + Hospitals hosts events in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By Ethan Marshall

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NYC Marathon: runners celebrate Bronx Medal Monday

By Emily Swanson

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Business

Amid an ongoing hunger crisis, SNAP reductions put Bronx families at risk

By Kylie Clifton

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Community Celebration

Photos: Lincoln Hospital holds multiple cultural celebration events

By Ethan Marshall

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Meet the Bronx 3rd grade teacher running her first New York City Marathon

By Sadie Brown

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Construction is nearly finished at the American LGBTQ+ Museum, which is slated to open in 2027.

Construction nearly complete at American LGBTQ+ Museum ahead of anticipated 2027 opening