dreamBronx’s middle school program invests in students’ futures
The faith-based A House on Beekman program serves families that live between East 138 and 143 streets.
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Private trash hauler faces backlash over safety violations
At a rally in front of the BIC’s office in downtown Manhattan on May 9, a half-dozen City Council members joined several dozen trash industry workers and immigrant advocates to pressure the agency to revoke Sanitation Salvage’s license, tighten regulations within the industry, and prevent pedestrian deaths.
On the air: Local students host newly launched radio show
The show, which is broadcast live online and runs Monday through Friday from 4-6 p.m., covers music, sports, fashion, comedy, relationships and everything in between.
Protesters rally against cuts to adult ed
Steep cuts to the city’s adult education budget could leave a lot of Bronxites without means to better their lives.
Special election: Three candidates vie for open State Senate seat
Whoever wins the special election will hardly have time to get their seat warm. Another election will follow in the fall, for the two-year term that starts next January.
Community urges state to change Sheridan plan
Concerned citizens gathered at Hunts Point Riverside park on Monday, urging Gov. Andrew Cuomo not to build off-ramps between the Sheridan and Edgewater Road.
Melrose students join national walkout
At South Bronx Community Charter High School on Washington Avenue in Melrose, students were not allowed to walk out due to the cold weather but instead took part in a ‘a step into the circle’ exercise, where students form a large circle and move into the center when different statements read aloud ring true for them.
Grassroots groups help create young activists
Creating a safe, engaging space for youth to talk about social justice issues empowers them to act, local organizations agree.