New York City Department of Health is currently investigating two residents at Fort Independence Houses,…
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Watch: New Treatment Offering Hope to Bronx Asthma Sufferers
The Bronx has some of the highest rates of asthma in the country but now…
Montefiore ER Nurse: “It looks like a refugee camp in a war zone”
Councilman Ritchie Torres is calling for an investigation into Montefiore Hospital as staff and nurses…
EXCLUSIVE: Citi Bike is Coming to The Bronx—Here’s What It Means for You
The following is an op-ed by Kris Sandor, Citi Bike General Manager: Bronx residents have…
Legionella Bacteria Found in Jacobi Hospital’s Drinking Water Supply
Jacobi Hospital’s drinking water supply has tested positive for legionella bacteria which causes the potentially…
Legionnaires Cluster In Co-op City Being Investigated; 3 Sick, 1 Dead
Co-op City residents over the age of 50 and those with underlying health factors and…
Ignoring Community Wishes & Planning, NYS to Proceed with Dangerous Redesign of Sheridan Expressway
Although community organizations have been vocal as to which redesign of the Sheridan Expressway they…
Bodegas and Healthy Food in The Bronx? You Betcha
A new ad campaign is pushing healthy foods that some bodegas are selling in The…
The Bronx Had Highest Cases of Flu in The State Last Week
1,843 Bronx residents, the most in all 62 New York State counties, were diagnosed with…
A “Cross Bronx Expressway Park” Will Save Lives & Money
A Cross Bronx Expressway Park? Imagine a Cross Bronx Expressway Park. A report by researchers…
2017 Was Record Year for Legionnaires’ in NYC Despite New Regulations After 2015 Bronx Outbreak
Legionnaires’ cases in New York City have increased by 65% in 2017 as compared to…
75% of Samples Taken From Bronx Parks Test Positive Parasite Eggs
A survey done last year of New York City playgrounds revealed the presence of Toxocara…