Melrose News – Bronx Times

Community

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

By Carol Chen

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Environment

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

By Keke Grant-Floyd

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Community

Community Board 1 launches twice-monthly book exchange

By Emily Swanson

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Politics

Michael Blake draws fire for Congressional District 15 campaign launch video

By Emily Swanson

empowerability

Business

Hundreds of jobseekers gather at ‘EmpowerAbility’ employment fair at Bronx Borough Hall

Keke Grant-Floyd

Zeta Charter Schools and Ballet Hispánico hosted a performance and immersive dance event Monday at Zeta South Bronx Lower Elementary School to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with pre-K through second grade students.

Arts & Entertainment

South Bronx students celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Ballet Hispánico and Zeta Charter Schools

By Sadie Brown

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Housing

Permits filed for 4-story residential building with 11 units in Melrose

By Ethan Marshall

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Housing

Permits filed for 9-story mixed-use building with 80 residences in Melrose

By Ethan Marshall

NYPL and Nos Quedamos tackle the Bronx’s digital divide with free wifi to nearby buildings

Community

NYPL and Nos Quedamos tackle the Bronx’s digital divide with free wifi to nearby buildings

By Sadie Brown

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Community

Final phase of La Central breaks ground in Melrose after a decade in the making

By Emily Swanson

Images of public artwork at five libraries across three boroughs were displayed at Hunts Point Library Wednesday when the city announced their completion.

Arts & Entertainment

New public artworks unveiled at Hunts Point and Melrose Libraries

By Sadie Brown

oversight hearing

Community

Council Member Salamanca holds budget oversight hearing on City’s housing goals

By Ethan Marshall

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Health

Bronx mother files lawsuit accusing DOE of discrimination against pregnant teen daughter

By Emily Swanson

Business

The Hub in the South Bronx struggles with drug crisis as leaders push for renewal

By Michelle Mullen

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Community Service

CM Salamanca hosts coat and toy giveaway at NYCHA Bronx River Community Center

By Ethan Marshall

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Community

Three Bronx Catholic schools to close amid financial struggles and declining enrollment

By Emily Swanson

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