The Bronx Free Press

“She deserves it.” Genesis Villella lauded her mother, fallen New York Police Officer Miosotis Familia, as she accepted the recognition granted...

Defensores de justicia penal y funcionarios electos se reunieron el 10 de agosto en la oficina del fiscal del distrito del Bronx para mostrar apoyo a Pedro...

No se trata de ella. La senadora estatal Andrea Stewart-Cousins habló en un mitin llevado a cabo por líderes demócratas en apoyo a convertirla...

This week marks National Health Center Week, a time to acknowledge the community-based and operated healthcare facilities that serve...

Padres, oficiales electos y estudiantes se reunieron el mes pasado para una inauguración y corte de cinta de un Proyecto de Arte Mural de Nueva York...

The Bronx Museum of the Arts invites all for Family Night at Willis Avenue Community Garden on Sat., Aug. 26th from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The event...

Tune in for straight talk. Voters will now have the opportunity to hear straight from the candidates running for City Council...

There is a problem that is putting the health of my neighbors at risk – hookah. Many people in my community believe that hookah is...

Con el regreso a clases justo a la vuelta de la esquina, las soluciones frescas, fáciles y saludables para las comidas son más importantes. Ya se trate de un...

He’s calling it the “fair fix” to the transit system crisis. After being pushed by transit advocates to back a plan for reduced price Metrocards for low-income subway...

Politics is sure-fire fodder for art. That’s true in two new exhibits by Washington Heights artist Andrea Arroyo. Known for colorful...

Sgt. Jordan Castro is equally at ease wielding a badge or a pen. Castro, an 11-year veteran of the New York Police Department (NYPD), has always had...

Slay your summons – without having to leave home. New York City residents are now able to fight summonses from numerous city agencies...

Es un proyecto de prestigio. Ni siquiera el aguacero torrencial pudo calmar los espíritus de los reunidos para la ceremonia...

Delight in the sounds of jazz at the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) on Fri., Aug. 18th from 6:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. An all-star ensemble assembled...

¿Necesita naloxona? Un nuevo programa para proporcionar naloxona sin costo -o a bajo costo- en las farmacias de Nueva York comenzará esta semana....

A report that looks in depth at how climate change is impacting crops has found that they are being robbed of nutrition, and warns that there will be...

Incluso en los días de perro verano, hay alternativas para el aire acondicionado. De verdad. Los aires acondicionados ejercen una presión...

It was a fruit-ful Friday. A section of East 167th Street in the Bronx came alive late last month.  Music filled the air, a singer crooned out familiar...

The avenue was again light with rhythm, color and pride. Thousands of residents lined the Grand Concourse this past Sun., Jul. 30th for the Annual...

Era caramelo del destino. Cuando estaba en medio de llenar una orden de magdalenas, su ayudante volteó y preguntó: "¿Puedo ser tu espolvoreadora #1?"...

These boots are meant for fighting. The City Council has allotted $4 million in funding to provide a much-needed second pair of boots to all New York City Fire Department (FDNY) firefighters...

Bait and switch. That is what City Councilmember Andy King says has happened at a residential building located within his district...

Donde otros ven montones de tierra, Elaine Cintrón ve un rayo de esperanza. Ella miró recientemente el estado actual del parque infantil...

Treat yourself to tales at the Bronx Museum of the Arts on Fri., Aug. 25th from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Guests should arrive by 7:00 p.m. to put their...

Los residentes que buscan la redención deben ir a la iglesia este sábado. Darcel D. Clark, fiscal del distrito de Bronx, junto con socios de la...

Ending federal health insurance subsidies would make prices go up almost immediately, according to some healthcare advocates. Following...

El aprendizaje es un proceso práctico. Escribir, dibujar, medir, calcular, elaborar y organizar materiales ayudan a los niños a pensar, procesar...

¿Qué pueden hacer los neoyorquinos para impulsar un aire más sano y un futuro mejor para nuestros hijos? Como pediatra formada en salud ambiental...

With temperatures soaring high this summer, more and more of us are purchasing bottled water to fight the heat. However, avoiding bottled...

Con Edison is reminding customers they can take simple steps to stay cool and save money in the hot weather. The company offers these conservation tips...

Neoyorquinos salieron a las calles el miércoles para protestar por el anuncio del presidente Trump de que no se permitirá a los individuos...

The summer of hell is getting hotter. Transit Workers Union Local 100 (TWU) has launched a new campaign calling out Mayor Bill de Blasio for...

The right to counsel meant the right to rally – and even party a bit. In a celebration best described as jubilant, elected officials and housing...

Tres veces el cuidado. El Plan de Salud MetroPlus, la filial de Salud + Hospitales NYC, el más grande sistema municipal de salud del...

It is the flagship. That is how Chief Medical Officer David Collymore describes the Ramón Vélez Health Center of the Acacia Network...