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The New Bronx: A Manhattan Teacher Moves Near Her Students in the Bronx
A teacher leaves the Upper West Side to live in the community she serves.
Long Island City Italians Nurture Traditions
Frank Stagliano, 69, keeps his roots close. The storefront at the ground level of his apartment building has two display windows. Red, white and green curtains—the colors… Read more “Long Island City Italians Nurture Traditions”
Jerome Study Raises Questions of Affordability
Bronx community members got together last night to discuss the implications of rezoning Jerome Avenue and what affordable housing really means
Businesses in Central Park Close for the Pope’s Visit
Mike Poulat, a Turkish Muslim pedicab rider of the Central Park, was smoking on his bike, thinking about what to do on the coming Friday. Usually on… Read more “Businesses in Central Park Close for the Pope’s Visit”
NYPD Sets Up Security for Pope’s Visit in Central Park
Tuesday morning in Central park looks like this: birds twittering from the canopy created by over-lapping tree branches, joggers thudding along on the pavement, and serene New… Read more “NYPD Sets Up Security for Pope’s Visit in Central Park”
Far from Home
Written by Ashley E. Chappo, Video by Grete Suarez In January 2014, the government of Nigeria passed the Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act, a bill that criminalized… Read more “Far from Home”
What Would You Say To Trump?
The Republican debates for the 2016 presidential bid are underway, and many people have strong feelings about the candidates – notably, Donald Trump and his incendiary remarks… Read more “What Would You Say To Trump?”
Mayor Rolls Out Ambitious School Plan in Bronx Latin High School
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced his most ambitious education plan to date in a speech Wednesday morning in a Bronx high school, pledging to spend up to… Read more “Mayor Rolls Out Ambitious School Plan in Bronx Latin High School”