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Disabled people reflect on pre-pandemic arbitrary accommodations

By ambarcastillo / April 29, 2020

When Elspeth Slayter, a former social worker at Bronx Defenders in Mott Haven, landed a

Housing & Development/News Brief

By Emily Nadal / February 23, 2021

While New York City's pricey neighborhoods have seen drops in rent due to the pandemic, many neighborhoods that house the...

Arts & Culture/News Brief

By Victor Victorio / February 22, 2021

Community leaders, fellow NYC rappers and fans of Fred the Godson came together Monday to honor the late South Bronx...

Health/News Brief

By Gabriel Poblete / February 21, 2021

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced the opening of 11 new rapid testing sites in the city, including one in the...

Business/News Brief

By Staff / February 16, 2021

The future of Bronx businesses will be the focus of a Bronx Chamber of Commerce discussion with Senate Majority Leader...

Environment/News Brief

By Sahalie Donaldson / February 9, 2021

Bronx lawmakers are working to reduce the amount of harmful contaminants in the air — an issue particularly important in...