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New Destiny Housing breaks ground on homes for domestic violence survivors

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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 Conversation…

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 Conversation…

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Health

Montefiore study finds genetic mutation causing heart failure common among Dominicans

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

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Community Service

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

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

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 Conversation…

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Business

Supermarket manager in Bronx warns of SNAP cuts’ impact on small businesses

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Hochul and Torres rally at Lincoln Hospital against ‘cruel’ Trump health care cuts

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

Mayor Eric Adams announced Thursday, a group of new initiatives to boost the City's effort to help those living with addiction in places like the Hub. But while some Bronx residents celebrated the mayor's announcement, others who frequent the Hub were skeptical about whether the City's plan would be effective questioning more controversial aspects of the strategy and also the City's ability to follow through with its promises.

The Hub

Mayor Adams’ new plan for addressing substance use crisis gets mixed reviews from people in The Hub

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

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Health

Lincoln Hospital hosts blood drive, takes part in multiple community celebrations

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

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Community Celebration

Photos: Discovery Recovery Church hosts annual health fair for Bronx community

By Ethan Marshall and Jewel Webber Conversation…

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Push to ban NYC carriage horse industry continues with City Hall rally days after equine’s death

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Funeral for 1-year-old River Wilson highlights concerns over daycare regulations and accountability

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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How Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ is ending Food Bank’s two nutritional programs for Bronx families

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Kids & Education

Yankees welcome diabetic kids and their families to stadium for annual diabetes education day

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

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New Men Rising initiative trains gun violence interrupters on tackling domestic violence

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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