The Bronx Free Press
First in nearly three decades. On February 13, the state legislature held its first hearing on harassment since 1992 – a 27-year gap. Advocates and local lawmakers are now...
“Set the date”
“Establezcan la fecha”
Tag Archives: Local
“Set the date”
American Idols
Ídolos americanos
Not a note. Without a single syllable sung, Marc Anthony still brought the house down. He was cited for his philanthropic work with the Maestro Cares...
The Long Shadow of Trauma
La gran sombra del trauma
Las noticias han estado llenas de dolor y confusión mientras emanan de una serie de muertes recientes de alto perfil. Estas incluyen el violento asesinato del popular artista...
“We have everything we need”
“Tenemos todo lo que necesitamos”
The odds seemed not in her favor.For the past five years, Santerne and her husband had sought to change their lot in life with the lottery.
Shaking off the Sugar
Sacudiendo el azúcar
Por el desagüe.El Concejo de la Ciudad de Nueva York ha votado por prohibir que los restaurantes incluyan bebidas azucaradas...
Cortés-Vázquez named DFTA Commissioner
Cortés-Vázquez nombrada comisionada del DFTA
Call her “La Dama del DFTA.”Bronx native Lorraine A. Cortés-Vázquez has been named as Commissioner of the city’s Department for the Aging (DFTA) by Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Professor Prepped
La profesora preparade
Ella puede enseñar, y está entrenada. Crystal Rodríguez es profesora de justicia penal en el Bronx Community College.
An accurate count matters
Un recuento preciso importa
The clock is ticking on Census 2020.As we prepare for this essential count of the nation’s population, we must ensure that no policy gets in the...
Nurses, hospital administrators reach tentative agreement
Enfermeras y administradores de hospitales llegan a acuerdo tentativo
La curación puede haber comenzado.La división entre el sindicato de enfermeras y los administradores del hospital había crecido lo suficiente recientemente para...
The Case of Special K
El caso de Special K
Ketamine's ignominious start was as a psychedelic party drug with the street name of Special K. Its future is as a promising intervention for treatment-resistant depression.
The Music of Migration
La música de la migración
Amor, esperanza, miedo y coraje se encuentran entre los mensajes presentados en el concierto "Compositores de Centroamérica". El evento gratuito contará con música...
“I’m going to get through this”
“Voy a superar esto”
Kassandra Montes has to mind her meals.The Lehman College senior typically doesn’t eat breakfast and often skips dinner.
