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Will Bronx’s Only No-Kill Shelter Survive?

By Ayana Osson on May 11, 2015 Animal Care and Control of NYC, animal kingdom, animal shelter, The Bronx Animals of New York, Bronx

Will Bronx’s Only No-Kill Shelter Survive?

The facility that vows to never euthanize animals is in danger of closing down because of rising rent.

Having Fun Isn’t Hard, When You’ve Got A Library Card..and Free Wi-Fi

By Ayana Osson on April 23, 2015 Bronx, Library Hot Spot Program, Mott Haven, New York Public Library Bronx, NY City Scene

Having Fun Isn’t Hard, When You’ve Got A Library Card..and Free Wi-Fi

For college prep student Maria Garcia, 20, it has been a struggle to complete homework at home. Garcia, who will be attending Hostos College in the fall, said that she has to ask friends to use their Wi-Fi in order to get her work done. But now, that will change as Garcia will be able […]

Why Taxi Drivers Hate the Taxi of Tomorrow

By Ayana Osson on April 3, 2015 New York City, taxicab; taxioftomorrow Politics & Policy, What's New?

Why Taxi Drivers Hate the Taxi of Tomorrow

The rollout of new taxis has been pushed back because too many cabbies think they’re not safe.

Don’t Like Books? How About a Comic?

By Ayana Osson on March 19, 2015 Bronx, NY City Scene

Don’t Like Books? How About a Comic?

One conventional book store is left in the Bronx, but comic book stores continue to thrive.

The Bronx and Its Parks: Imagining Possibilities

By Ayana Osson on March 3, 2015 Bronx Parks, Mitchell J. Silver, Mychal Johnson, Parks and Recreation Commission, South Bronx Unite, The Bronx Bronx, News, Politics & Policy

The Bronx and Its Parks: Imagining Possibilities

Residents and leaders speak up for their underdeveloped public spaces at the 21st annual Bronx Parks Speak Up! conference.

Swimming for the Homeless in the Bronx

By Ayana Osson on February 15, 2015 Bronx Polar Bear Club, Orchard Beach Bronx, NY City Scene

Swimming for the Homeless in the Bronx

The borough’s Polar Bear Club took an icy dip to raise awareness of how cold it can get for those without a place to live.

First Comes the Snow, Then Come the Shovels

By Ayana Osson on January 27, 2015 Brooklyn, crown heights Brooklyn, Business, Photo

First Comes the Snow, Then Come the Shovels

Where some neighborhood entrepreneurs see opportunity in snowstorms, others see a chance to lend a hand.

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