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PAL at the Point
PAL en ‘Hunts Point’: Un equipo ganadorJack Tambor, padre de Denise Goodman, participó en el campeonato de Ping Pong de la ciudad de Nueva York, y ganó. Las...
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Lincoln Hospital Achieves Prestigious Palliative Care Certification
Hospital Lincoln Recibe Prestigiosa Certificación de Atención Paliativa
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in the South Bronx, has become the only hospital in the borough and one of two hospitals...
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I Love the Bronx: St. Peter’s Church, Parkchester and Appreciation
Amo el Bronx: Iglesia de San Pedro, Parkchester y su apreciación
On Westchester Avenue, near Westchester Square, stands St. Peter’s Episcopalian Church. I was fascinated with this Gothic Revival...
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Healthy Living: It takes a village
Vivir saludable: Toma un pueblo
If you want to know how to lose weight properly, turn off the television – it won’t be on “The Biggest Loser”. “Weight loss is a process, and it’s not quick,” said Doctor J. Douglas Reich...
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A walk in white demands end to violence
Caminata en blanco demanda fin a la violencia
On Wednesday, the streets went white. Hundreds of women in white wedding and formal dresses gathered together to march through Washington Heights.
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I Love the Bronx: City of Water Day Yo amo el Bronx: Día del Agua de la ciudad
Esta semana, nos escribe acerca de cómo los residentes del Bronx pueden celebrar el Día del Agua de la ciudad de manera personal...
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A Big Gulp
Un gran tragoGetting people on board with giving up their super-sized drinks has proven a challenge for Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who recently proposed a city-wide ban on sugary drinks over...
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The Bronx Free Press Turns Two: A look back, and forward
Una ojeada al pasado y al futuroIt is hard to imagine but just this week, two years ago, we published our first edition of the Bronx Free Press and that this is our 106th issue...
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I Love the Bronx: The Bronx River Alliance
Yo Amo El Bronx: ‘The Bronx River Alliance’As part of our ongoing BFP series highlighting the various favorite spaces, things and people of many of our readers...
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IT’S TIME TO CUT THE FRAUD TAX
ES HORA DE PARAR EL FRAUDE FISCALNew York State adopted its no-fault auto insurance system in the 1970’s to contain litigation costs, which were driving up...
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Health Plus is joining Amerigroup!
¡Health Plus se une a Amerigroup!You may have heard the news about Health Plus being acquired by Amerigroup. Amerigroup is another New York health...
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Seeking to ensure the diversity of NYC as high-tech capital
Buscando asegurar la diversidad de NYC como capital de alta tecnologíaAunque los lunes típicamente no son recibidos con mucho entusiasmo por muchos estudiantes, este pasado lunes, 27 de febrero...
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Sweet and beautiful
Purim, which began this past Wednesday night, commemorates the triumph over an enemy who sought to vanquish the Jews...
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An Early Start on a Healthy Smile
Comienzo Temprano para una Sonrisa SanaLa buena salud dental es vital para la salud general. Esta es una frase que debemos tomar muy en serio...
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A ‘Lot’ of Promise Fulfilled: Acacia breaks ground on The Mosholu Gardens
Una promesa cumplida: Acacia comienza ‘The Mosholu Gardens’A primera vista no parece nada extraordinario, solo un estrecho de tierra fresca y rocas. Pero el espacio dista mucho de estar...
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Congressional district rouses clear show of unity from Bronx leaders
Distrito congresional provoca demostración de unidad entre líderes del BronxLos líderes comunitarios y oficiales electos del Bronx se unificaron esta pasada semana en una demostración declarativa...
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Power to Learn: exploring Latino cultures (and doing her homework)
Poder para aprender: explorando diversidad dentro de las culturas latinasMientras que algunos adultos podrían encontrar difícil articular las complejidades de la identidad y la cultura, la estudiante de...
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Talking the Bronx
It was announced this past week that two Bronx institutions are hiring for the new season...
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Giants win, and fans celebrate in the neighborhood
Bars were crowded around the city this past Sunday night for the Giants-49ers playoff game. And the Applebee’s Restaurant in the Gateway Center of the Bronx was no exception. Despite the enthusiasm, there was no rowdiness; the atmosphere was mellow...
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Success and wellness, one step at a time, at WSPT
Exito y bienestar, Paso a Paso, en WSPT
Success for Jason Ruta – more so than for others – can be measured in very small steps. Ruta is the director of physical therapy at the Westchester Square Physical...
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A Beauty Queen and her New Reign
Una reina de belleza y su nuevo reinado
La Cámara de Comercio de Cosmetología y Belleza Hispana de Nueva York inauguró el Año Nuevo con un paso histórico, ya que introdujo un nuevo programa certificado que por primera vez contará con la colaboración de un colegio....
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