Faces of Food Stamps
Food stamp use in New York City has doubled over the last decade. We spoke with some residents about their experiences with the program.
When the Cupboard is Bare
It’s 1 p.m. on a sunny Tuesday afternoon as residents gather in front of the Bronx Jewish Community Council on Holland Avenue. The line extends down the block.
Autism
Autism is a topic that we still know very little about. ABA Therapist George Rivera, who practices therapy in the Bronx, sheds light on the topic. Pamela Barahona hosts.
Birth Control Sabotage Prevalent Among Abused Women
Nearly a quarter of adolescent girls who say a male partner abused them also say they were victims of birth-control sabotage.
Changing the Odds
Facilitators in this teen pregnancy prevention program encourage students to become thriving, successful, and engaged young adults.
Hispanics Use Alternatives to Pharmacies
Many New Yorkers prefer to buy imported antibiotics in bodegas, rather than at a local pharmacy. Reasons include no insurance, fear of doctors and price.
A Tropical Dance Workout
Zumba contains different choreography from salsa, merengue, hip- hop, reggae, belly dancing, and soca.
Day to Day With Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus affects 25.8 million Americans. Bronx native Denise Thomas explains how the disease impacts her family.
The Holiday Marathon
The Holiday Marathon is a Bronx organization that helps people lose weight after overeating during the holiday season.