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Hormigueros hits milestone
Hormigueros alcanza un hitoSe dice que los hormigueros en Puerto Rico reciben su nombre por su topografía, ya que sus valles surcados recuerdan a los hormigueros. Parece que...
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Green Living
Rain Barrel Giveaway
Sorteo de barriles de lluviaBarrel in. The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Councilmember Andy King will hold a rain barrel giveaway...
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Local
Lhota reveals subway action plan
Lhota revela plan de acción para el metroHe’s going to need a Lhota luck. MTA Chairman Joseph Lhota has unveiled his agency’s plan to improve and modernize the subway system...
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Education
“I am proof we can”
“Soy la prueba de que podemos”El programa de juicio era una simulación, pero la juez de la Suprema Corte era real. Los alumnos de séptimo y octavo grado que participaron en...
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Beacon in Belmont
Modelo en BelmontEstán haciendo lo mejor para el Bronx. El Hospital Saint Barnabas (SBH por sus siglas en inglés) organizó una ceremonia de colocación...
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Local
At the ready
Inauguración para la fuerza laboral inmigranteBusque, y lo encontrará. El Departamento de Servicios para Pequeños Negocios de la ciudad (SBS por sus siglas en inglés) ha abierto...
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Lottery deadline looms
Sorteo hacia la ciudadaníaAlejandro Paulino immigrated to the United States a decade ago. The Washington Heights resident became a U.S. citizen on August 26...
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Entertainment
Wall Ball Wonders
Maravillas del ‘Wall Ball’Many New Yorkers can remember hours of fun playing handball at a neighborhood or schoolyard court. Now, the sport...
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Local
“Don’t stop now”
“No se detenga ahora”Homeless individuals and supportive housing advocates have been staging a weekly gathering outside of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s...
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Local
We must all do our part
Es hora hacer todo de nuestra parteThe major party conventions are over. The Presidential campaign of 2016 is now firmly underway. And, the truth...
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Education
Seeking Congressional Interns
Encuéntrese en el CongresoEstán abiertos lugares del Programa de Prácticas Universitarias para el Congreso de este otoño. Estudiantes universitarios...
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Local
Allocations for affordable housing
Asignaciones para vivienda asequibleEstá buscando construir. El presidente del condado del Bronx, Rubén Díaz Jr., ha asignado más de $3 millones de dólares...
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Health
Turning Out Latino Youth Vote? There’s an App for That
¿Buscando participación electoral juvenil latina? Ya hay una aplicación para esoImmigrants have a lot at stake in this year's presidential campaign, and a new smartphone app aims to help get out the vote on...
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Local
Grassroots – and gaining ground
Echando raíces y ganando terrenoAhora es su turno para quedarse. Durante más de 45 años, Servicios Legales del Bronx ha proporcionado a los residentes del condado de...
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Arte
Summer Leisure and Learning
¡Llego el verano! Es hora de diversión y aprendizaje.Summertime brings opportunities to cheer on friends at neighborhood baseball games, visit a local...
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Español
“I lost Franky”
“Perdí a Franky”Rest in peace. Over and over again - precisely 49 times - the phrase was uttered aloud in a somber memorial event held outside at the Bronx County Courthouse...
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Education
On periods, a new parity
Atacando al tabúWhen Councilmember Julissa Ferreras-Copeland began to press ahead on legislation associated with feminine hygiene products, some began to call her names...
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Education
Change with Chacon
Cambio con ChacónA new change agent for education has been named. Geneal Chacon has been appointed as the borough’s representative to the Panel for Educational Policy (PEP),...
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Education
Meal Makers
Fabricantes de ComidasThe city’s Department of Education (DOE) is set to provide free breakfast and lunch to millions of children with its 2016 Summer Meals program...
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I Love The Bronx
Pioneer at the Post
En honor a HermanHerman Badillo served in many roles during his lifetime, and on Mon., May 23, he received a posthumous recognition for his many accomplishments...
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Education
Faith as First Aid
Aclamando auxiliosThis past Sunday, school was in session. During what was billed a “Weekend of Faith,” First Lady Chirlane McCray led a contingent of leaders from the De Blasio administration...
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Education
Fiesta Fix
Arreglos de FiestaIt’s been no Fiesta for these tenants. A group of residents from a Grand Concourse apartment building with hundreds of city violations...
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Local
Election Day Problems?
¿Problemas el día de las elecciones?If you experienced a problem or barrier to voting in the April 19, 2016 Primary Election, please share your experience with...
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Local
Filing for Free
Preparación gratuita de impuestosThe New York State Mobile Command Center will visit the Bronx to help eligible taxpayers file their tax returns for free...
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Education
Resolve on the Race
Elección decisivaTrump fracasará. Los comentarios despectivos del candidato republicano a la presidencia, Donald Trump, sobre los hispanos, ha dañado...
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Local
A hero makes his rounds
Un héroe hace sus rondas"Ni la lluvia, ni el calor ni la oscuridad de la noche alejan a estos portadores de la rápida conclusión de sus rondas acordadas”.
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The New York beverage ban is over-regulation at its worst La prohibición de bebidas de Nueva York: Sobre-regulación de la peor clase
Back in September, the NYC Board of Health rubber-stamped Mayor Bloomberg’s controversial ban on the sale of sodas larger than 16 ounces.
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