The Bronx Free Press
As the son of an immigrant from the Caribbean, the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, it is with great hope that I envision the transformation of the U.S.-Cuba... 
On a Mission
La misión comercial a Cuba
Opinion
On a Mission
Restoring the faith in justice
Restaurar la fe en la justicia
This week, Judge William Garnett of the State Supreme Court ruled against my office’s request to unseal the grand jury minutes in the Eric Garner case.
Surveying New York, in 7
Encuestando a Nueva York
New York City’s long-term plan is updated every four years, and Mayor Bill de Blasio will offer the newest version, PlaNYC, on Earth Day, April 22. The idea, according to a statement...
The workers among us
MTA bus operators carry more than two million passengers every day over the most difficult routes in the world, constantly congested with traffic and pedestrians. The Transport Workers Union, Local 100, alone represents more than 10,000 of these operators. It would be nearly impossible to find someone living in this city for any length...
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Avoid Injuries in the Winter
Como evitar lesiones durante el invierno
El invierno significa carreteras más heladas, visión borrosa y pasos más torpes. Para evitar lesiones, la terapista física Karena...
Strokes of unity
Pinceladas que unen
I have been mourning the loss of my colleagues in Paris in the tragic and unspeakable events last Wednesday January 7th. There has been a tremendous outpouring of images ...
A Bronx tale Una nueva narrativa
Dondre Green believes everyone in New York City has a Bronx story, whether they realize it or not. A photographer and graphic artist, Green has created a project titled "Bronx Narratives,"...
Beware the False “Miracle”
Cuidado con los supuestos “milagros”
“This year, I’m going to lose some weight.” If you find yourself making this common New Year’s resolution, know this: many so-called “miracle” weight loss supplements and foods...
Un año que viene y otro que se va
Durante los primeros 18 años de mi vida, cada año, mi familia se reunía en casa de Mamá Justa, mi abuela materna, y con cantos de “un año que viene y otro que se va”, esperábamos el nuevo año.
Human Rights 365
Derechos humanos 365
El día de los Derechos Humanos, 10 de diciembre de cada año, conmemora la fecha en que la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas aprobó la Declaración Universal de los Derechos Humanos...
Bridge in the Bronx
The last decade has seen an upsurge in innovative companies and start-ups transforming many areas of New York, notably Brooklyn’s Navy Yard and Dumbo neighborhoods. These communities – once considered downtrodden – are now vital seed beds for young businesses and opportunistic entrepreneurs.
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“The City We Need to Be”
Eric Garner's death was a terrible tragedy that no family should have to endure. For many across our city and our nation, yesterday's grand jury ruling compounds feelings of grief with dissatisfaction and anger. As we reflect on the weeks leading up to yesterday's decision and prepare our path forward, I want to share a snapshot...
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