I currently work projects that focus on community and environmental issues in the Bronx.
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PHOTOS | Orchard Beach sky lights up for early Fourth of July fireworks extravaganza
Check out this photo story on the Bronx Times: Published July 3, 2023 Read more
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The Night My Dad Didn’t Come Home Taught Me How Much I Loved Him.
Read the article on The Bridge: Published January 27, 2023 It was close to midnight on December 31st of 2021 as I lay on my parent’s bed with twelve grapes and a cup of apple cider. My dad sat next to the bed in a blue cushioned chair, occasionally sneezing and sniffling. My mother lay beside Read more
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The Congestion Pricing Plan Will Worsen Air Pollution in The Bronx
INTRO – HOST: New York City’s Congestion Pricing Program will result in an influx of traffic at the Cross-Bronx Expressway, increasing air pollution in the area. The program will place tolls as high as $23 to discourage drivers from entering Midtown and Lower Manhattan, areas known for being the city’s center of finance, tourism, and Read more
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“Identified by Dysfunction”: The South Bronx Community Activist Martin Rogers
By: Pamela Rozon Community activist turned gardener Martin Rogers is one of the many residents and silent heroes of the South Bronx. When meeting Rogers for the first time one becomes acutely aware of his need to help others around him. An active member of his community, he sparks up a conversation with anyone who Read more
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Under the Surface: Water Quality in the Bronx River
In the last few months, the Bronx River’s water quality has been slowly improving and plans for its reconstruction are beginning to take off. Joanne Strauss is a tour guide at the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) who has dedicated her time to educating people about their environment. Before retiring from 35 years as a Read more
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