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Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant Just 25 Miles North of The Bronx Set to Close by 2021

After decades of activists fighting to shut down a nuclear power plant just 25 miles north of The Bronx, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced a deal that would close the controversial energy plant by 2021.  Just last year we wrote about Indian Point possibly being America’s Fukushima as reports revealed leaks at what the…

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Big Opportunity for Bronx Youth With Entry Into Construction Industry

This is an excellent opportunity for our Bronx youth (or anyone in NYC) between the ages of 18-24 who are seeking a pathway into the construction industry. Urban Upbound is providing an amazing opportunity to these individuals from training, workshops, job shadowing, and job placement with partners. With construction booming in NYC and average construction…

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By Failing to Connect to The Bronx, The Second Avenue Line is A Failure & A Monument To The Tale of Two Cities

Ok I’ll say it. The new Second Avenue line, which opened on New Year’s Day, is a colossal failure. Yes it’s beautiful, yes it provides much needed relief to the already strained 4, 5, and 6 on the Lexington Avenue line but by not being extended into The Bronx, once again, hundreds of thousands of…

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