Health News – Bronx Times

The Cross Bronx Expressway's Five Bridges Project will no longer consider adding a traffic diversion structure, the state announced Thursday October 9 following months of protests and rallies from Bronx stakeholders opposing the additional structure.

Cross Bronx Expressway coalition celebrates a win as state rolls back plans for “traffic diversion structure”

By Sadie Brown

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Breast Cancer Awareness

Photos: BP Gibson’s Office holds Breast Cancer Awareness Month resource event

By Ethan Marshall and Jewel Webber

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Bronx to host inaugural Senior Health and Wellness Expo promoting free services for aging adults

By Bronx Times

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Montefiore Health System opens new WIC center in Throggs Neck

By Emily Swanson

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Photos: Lincoln Hospital holds Community Advisory Board retreat, African Heritage celebration

By Ethan Marshall

Asian woman show pink ribbon as sign of October Breast Cancer Awareness month

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Rising rates of early-onset breast cancer: Busting the myths

Mount Sinai's Mammvon is providing breast cancer screenings across NYC.

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Mount Sinai’s Mammovan hits the road to bring screening access to every borough

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Hundreds flock to Longwood food distribution for people and pets

By Emily Swanson

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NYC Health + Hospitals hosts health fair in recognition of National Concussion Awareness Day

By Ethan Marshall

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Health

Montefiore healthcare workers unite to stand against gun violence

By Ethan Marshall

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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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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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