To Reach the Community, Health Advocates Look to the Pulpit

Health advocates are turning to faith-based organizations as a means of reaching the community, engaging churches and other houses of worship in programs and activities that promote nutrition, fitness, and overall healthier living.

Officials Step Up Efforts Against Cyber-Bullying

Traditional schoolyard bullying has moved from campus grounds to the computers, and cell phones, of many teenagers. After a rash of bullying-related deaths last year, the public’s awareness of cyber-bullying has grown, and local schools and government officials are taking more serious actions to prevent it.

Local Groups Campaign Against Cigarette Ads in Bodegas

Health advocates say cigarette ads prey on low-income communities of color, particularly in the Bronx. But many teens think they’re above the influence.

Be Healthy! Wednesdays: Bronx Expert Weighs in on Country’s Best Diets, Free Lead Screenings & More

Every Wednesday, Breaking Bronx features a health-related story, event or tidbit as part of an online expansion of our Be Healthy! column.

Ex-Bronx Senator Espada and Son Indicted, Again

Federal prosecutors piled more criminal charges on former Bronx State Senator Pedro Espada, Jr. and his son last night, as first reported by Capitol Tonight’s State of Politics blog.

Be Healthy! Wednesdays: Cuomo Calls for End to Food Stamp Fingerprints, Free Caregiver Resource Guide & More

Every Wednesday, Breaking Bronx features a health-related story, event or tidbit as part of an online expansion of our Be Healthy! column.

POTS Officially Unveils New ‘Community House’; Dolan Visiting Today

After all the politicians, reporters and board members had left the grand opening of its sparkling new building on Webster Avenue, Part of the Solution, known as POTS, quickly got back down to business.

Monday Bronx Links

Happy Monday! Here are some local news stories that Breaking Bronx is following this morning.

Be Healthy! Wednesdays: New Program Looking for 50+ Volunteers, Bronx Veterans Health Fair & More

Every Wednesday, Breaking Bronx features a health-related story, event or tidbit as part of an online expansion of our Be Healthy! column, which appears in each print edition of the Norwood News.