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Mott Haven

New bariatric surgery program launched by NYC Health + Hospitals/‌Lincoln

By Ethan Marshall

The community nonprofit BronxWorks celebrated opening the season's first farm stand, offering fresh, local produce and healthy recipes to residents in the neighborhood.

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BronxWorks launches eighth season of fresh farm stands

By Sadie Brown

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Health

Bronx transportation companies pay millions to settle Medicaid fraud allegations

By Emily Swanson

daycare

Bill to require drug training for daycare inspectors passes state legislature

By Emily Swanson

U.S. Respresentative Ritchie Torres, Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson State Assembly Member Landon Dais and nonprofit partners and small farms gathered to warn about the potential devastating impacts that the proposed $300 million in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could have on families in the Bronx.

Health

Bronx leaders rally against proposed $300B SNAP cut, warn of devastating local impact

By Sadie Brown

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Health

The Bronx was the moldiest borough in NYC in 2024: report

By Ethan Marshall

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Health

Calvary Hospital president joins other health system leaders in roundtable on providing compassionate care

By Ethan Marshall

2025 Open Run St. Mary’s Park

NYRR celebrates 10 years of Open Run program with free run and walk at St. Mary’s Park

By Ethan Marshall

morris heights health

Bronx leaders host men’s health event spotlighting colon and prostate cancer awareness

By Ethan Marshall

food distribution

New GrowNYC food distribution warehouse opens in Hunts Point

By Emily Swanson

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Health

Bronx Dems urge U.S. Senate to reject cuts to medicaid they warn could be “catastrophic”

By Sadie Brown

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection announced Friday that it will contribute the matching funds needed to unlock a $500,000 congressional investment in an environmental restoration study for the Harlem River.

Harlem River Environmental Restoration Study moves forward following uncertainty

By Sadie Brown

State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, and Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton lead a news conference on the Million Dollar Staircase at the New York State Capitol in Albany ahead of Monday's vote.

AMNY

New York on the cusp of allowing medical aid in helping terminally ill die as state Senate sends controversial bill to Hochul’s desk

mental health

Nonprofit expands mental health care for seniors in the Bronx and citywide

By Emily Swanson

air pollution

Canadian wildfire smoke spikes air pollution causing concerns for those in Asthma Alley

By Sadie Brown

jail

Mayor Adams announces plan to close Rikers jail barge, create marine terminal in Hunts Point

By Emily Swanson

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