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After 111 years, the Bronx Zoo is closing its landmarked Monkey House. Zoo officials say the grouping of all primates in one indoor space is outdated. The animals housed there now will be moved to other parts of the zoo and other city zoos.
Working with the nonprofit BuildOn, Bronx High School students from Eagle Academy for Young Men traveled to the small African country of Malawi to help build a new school.
A 29-year-old Bronx firefighter was arrested and charged with aiding a sports betting ring operated by the Mafia.
Daily News columnist points out the overcrowding problems at PS 119 in the South Bronx, where the enrollment is twice the capacity of the building.
A nice feature on Sabin Howard, a Mott Haven resident who does sculptures of Greek goods.
Area hospitals are struggling to maintain patient safety, says a recent report by Consumer Reports. The Bronx’s Jacobi Hospital was the worst offender, according to the report.
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