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Bronx Connections: The Impact of Legal Weed (Part 1 of 2)

Bronx Connections: The Impact of Legal Weed (Part 1 of 2)
By JULIA RIST and THERESA SCHLIEP of WFUV
The Norwood News, WFUV Radio, and BronxNet Television present a two-part series on the debate to legalize recreational marijuana use in New York State. In 2003, 17-year-old Anthony Posada was thrown against a wall and held at gunpoint by two plainclothes NYPD detectives in Jackson Heights, Queens. With no uniform, Posada initially thought he was being robbed by two men. “The feeling of powerlessness was stunning,” Posada said. “It was paralyzing. My experience with law enforcement up to that day was already one where I couldn’t say or do anything.” The plainclothes detectives found a small amount of marijuana in


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Bronx Connections: The Health Impact

Bronx Connections: The Health Impact
By THERESA SCHLIEP
At $1200 a Month, Managing Diabetes Puts a Dent on Bronx Family’s Budget The Norwood News, WFUV Radio, and BronxNet Television present a five-part series on health-related struggles affecting residents of the Bronx. Elbia Cabral of Highbridge knows a lot about insulin. She knows the different kinds of long-acting and short-lasting insulin, the cheap brands, and the pricier brands. It’s been a year and a half since 12-year-old Elizabeth was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. And it’s been an adjustment for the whole family. Now, Elbia worries about her daughter’s health, and has plenty of questions on her management. “[I]s


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The Bronx Food Fight: A Healthier Lifestyle is a Matter of Time

The Bronx Food Fight: A Healthier Lifestyle is a Matter of Time
By THERESA SCHLIEP of WFUV
The Norwood News, in partnership with WFUV radio and BronxNet television, proudly present a five-part series on food insecurity issues impacting the Bronx and its residents. Jessica Shapiro, RD, does one-on-one nutrition counseling with Montefiore Health System employees entitled to free nutrition counseling. She said one of the most common reasons people feel like they are unable to make healthy choices is time. People simply just don’t have enough of it. Whether someone works many hours or multiple jobs, commutes far, or have families, Shapiro said those commitments often leave people with little time and energy to cook for themselves.


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