Tag: Bronx (NYC)

Medical Care Alone Won’t Halt the Spread of Diabetes, Scientists Say

Now experts are calling for walkable communities, improved housing, and access to health care and better food, particularly in minority communities.

Prosecutions for Fire Safety Violations Dropped by 98% in New York City

The dramatic decline has prompted concerns about safety just months after the city’s deadliest blaze in decades.

Fentanyl Test Strips Highlight Rift in Nation’s Struggle to Combat Drug Deaths

Proponents say the ability to check drugs for the presence of lethal fentanyl may save lives. But critics say the strips enable drug use.

The Way You Get Around New York City by Bus and Train Is About to Change

The city’s crumbling infrastructure is finally getting some upgrades.