Opinion

Op-Ed: Armory Plan Must Adhere to Community’s Vision

By THORNE NUGENT
Four generations of my family were born in The Bronx. The Kingsbridge Armory on Kingsbridge Road by Jerome Avenue has been a vacant space for all of my existence and now I’m working alongside many others to change that, to make that 500,000-square-foot landmark serve the community and the entire Bronx.

Op-Ed: The Great American Smoke Out & Lung Cancer Awareness Month

By ANGELA HANSON
The third Thursday in November is designated as the Great American Smoke Out (GASO), which is observed annually. GASO is a potent reminder to smokers to make the commitment to live a smoke-free life and encourages smokers to stop smoking as the first step towards living a healthier lifestyle.

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on the Number of Illegal Smoke Shops Opening Up in The Bronx

By DAVID GREENE
This week, we asked readers their thoughts on the proliferation of illegal cannabis stores opening up in Bronx communities. As reported, Assembly Member John Zaccaro Jr. recently carried out two different raids in Assembly District 80, targeting illegal stores, as community boards across the City continue to assess the situation in efforts to balance everyone’s rights in the context of the license application process.