A few dozen Bronx youngsters rallied outside the State Supreme Court in the Bronx yesterday, to demand an end to violence in their communities. Through July 25, there had been 69 murders in the borough this year, up from 56 at the same point in 2009.Bronx Congressman Eliot Engel is among a group of politicians who are skipping Congressman Charles Rangel’s 80th birthday party/fund-raiser. Rangel faces ethics charges.
In mid-June, Community Board 7 voted in favor of forcing District Manager Fernando Tirado to take unpaid leave of absence while he ran for state Senate in the 33rd District.
Homeless children struggle with more than reading and math. They’re challenged to stay connected to schools as their families search for shelter.
DeScribe is not the world’s first or most famous Hassidic rapper, but he is looking to obtain a higher level of recognition for his positive sound.
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