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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 eggs from a parasite that can cause blindness, respiratory problems, liver function, and negative impact on cognitive abilities especially in children. The survey was conducted at 21 parks across the city with 9 testing positive for the eggs but more…

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Apply for New “Affordable” Housing Apartments in Allerton

This one made me laugh when it came across my desk. Apparently $1,900 is “affordable” for a two bedroom in The Bronx according to a new offering on NYC’s Housing Connect. There are currently 5 units available for residents making 130% of the Area Median Income which ranges from $49,715 – $86,840 for a single…

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Watch: Two Residents Share Their Views For and Against The Jerome Avenue Rezoning

What originally started as a 73 block rezoning study area has progressed into a huge 92-block rezoning planned for the Jerome Avenue corridor spanning multiple neighborhoods through the West Bronx. Since it was first announced as the Cromwell-Jerome Study area, thousands of local residents and business owners have joined together in protest against the rezoning…

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Help These Bronx Students Attend a STEM Leadership Forum to Plan a “Mission to Mars”!

Six students from Bronx Alliance Middle School in Edenwald are raising money to attend the Envision Summer STEM Program this summer. The six-day program will immerse these bright young Bronxites in the world of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) with hands on simulations and workshops as they plan for a “Mission to Mars.” According…

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