Department of Transportation Looks Out for Bronxites
By Jeffrey Justice The South Bronx contains some of the largest and most dangerous intersections in the county. It has always been a very populous area of the Bronx. And, with high population, comes lots of traffic. Accidents happen frequently in the Bronx. There is a stretch of land in the South Bronx that has […]
On the Job at NYC 311
Begun in 2003, NYC 311 provides information to residents about over 300 agencies involved in a range of health and human services.
Never-ending Construction Frustrates on Fordham
Commuters are tired of the years of disruptions caused by improvement projects in the area.
Food Stamp Cuts Send Bronxites to Local Pantries
Cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program have Bronxites scrambling to make up the difference.
What’s Next for Stop and Frisk?
Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio has been a vocal critic of the law enforcement practice, saying meaningful reforms are urgently needed.
Green Taxis in the Bronx
Mayor Bloomberg announced that there are 1,000 boro taxis on the streets and that nearly 300,000 trips have been taken since the launch.
Trying Out Obamacare
With everyone pointing out the negatives of the launch, can Bronxites find a way to benefit from the new law?
Hart Island: A Graveyard for the Unknown and Indigent
On an island near the city that never sleeps is a place where over 850,000 souls lay in permanent slumber. The bodies of the unclaimed, unidentified, stillborn infants…
Affordable Housing Hurdles
In New York City it can be harder for working residents to find an affordable apartment than it is for the unemployed.