NYC’s congestion pricing means more traffic—and pollution—in the South Bronx, one of the city’s poorest neighborhoods
The city has begun charging drivers to enter a central business district—but not all areas are reaping the benefits.
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City confirms 2,200-bed South Bronx shelter will open in February despite opposition during heated meeting
South Bronx residents voiced their strong opposition—often shouting down members of the Adams administration—regarding the ...
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New York’s Congestion Pricing Could Worsen Traffic in Poor Neighborhoods
The city has begun charging drivers to enter a central business district, aiming to reduce traffic and improve air quality.
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Bronx students map their communities to address challenges and envision change
With the support of the Angellyh Yambo Foundation and Geographic Information System (GIS) expert Frank Romo, Bronx students ...
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South Bronx residents monitor air quality amidst congestion pricing
South Bronx Unite is a social justice community group ... Columbia University is a partner on the project. Mychal Johnson co-founded the group and doesn’t like the data he sees from the ...
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Environmental Justice Advocates in New York City Fault Statewide Plan for Renewable Energy Development
The New York Power Authority has proposed 40 new renewable energy projects, but only one is in New York City. Advocates say ...
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Renowned Flutist DARRYL EVAN JONES Releases New Single Honoring Black History Month | WatchListen
Jazz flutist Darryl Evan Jones, "The Fluteman," drops his new single “Mi Antilles” on January 31, 2025, continuing his global ...
A Long Career in Black Rock Music Comes to a Tragic End in the Bronx
Peter Forrest was the charismatic lead singer of 24-7 Spyz, which did shows with Jane’s Addiction. Last week, Mr. Forrest, 64 ...
Arrest made in murder of Peter Forrest, rocker beaten dead in Bronx ambulette
Cops arrested Sharief Bodden, 29, of the Bronx, just before 5 p.m. Friday. He was charged with murder, manslaughter, criminal ...
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Trump temporarily halts leasing and permitting for wind energy projects
holding lease sales and approving nearly a dozen commercial-scale offshore wind energy projects. The nation’s first ...
One defendant pleads guilty to robbery charge in fatal Mount Vernon cannabis heist
At least one of the 10 men charged in last year's fatal robbery at a Mount Vernon cannabis warehouse has admitted taking part ...