Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Whether Homes are Sufficiently Heated this Winter

By DAVID GREENE

This week, in the context of the 2,193 “heat/hot water complaints” logged in Bronx Community District 7 since Jan. 1, we asked readers if they feel their apartments are sufficiently heated this winter.

Op-Ed: Puerto Rico Status Imposters

By GENE ROMAN

It is nothing new for a member of Congress to travel to Puerto Rico. In the early 20th century, the Island’s business and political elites conferred the title of “Cangrimanes” on their visitors, a Spanish slang term describing a person of influence.

Inquiring Photographer: Opinions on People’s Experiences Dealing with Healthcare Insurance Claims

By DAVID GREENE

Following the recent assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and given there are indications the gunman, Luigi Mangione, killed Thompson to draw attention to or over grievances he has with the health insurance industry, we asked readers about their experiences dealing with healthcare insurance claims for themselves or their family members.

Op-Ed: What Went Wrong? Everything

By SILVIA BLUMENFELD

Americans have voted for Donald Trump again. Forty-five will become forty-seven come January and Donald Trump will again have the most powerful job on the planet. It’s a sobering, heartbreaking, but undeniable fact. The billionaires who enabled and engineered his campaign are celebrating.

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Bronx Teachers’ Capacity to Teach Multilingual Students

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Lehman College announced in November it received federal funding of $8.4 million to train multilingual teachers for Bronx schools. This week, we asked readers if, in their opinion, public school teachers are equipped to handle the high percentage of Bronx students in their classrooms for whom English is not the first language spoken at home.

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Early Cabinet Picks in the Next Trump Administration

By SÍLE MOLONEY

This week, we asked readers their opinion on the nominations of former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, an election results denier for the role of U.S. Attorney General, and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., an anti-vaxxer as head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Inquiring Photographer: Opinions on the Impact of a Second Trump Administration on Immigrants

By SÍLE MOLONEY

This week, we asked readers what effect, in their opinion, a second Trump presidency will have on the immigrant community.

Op-Ed: A Flavorful Enemy in Fight Against Health Disparities in Black Communities

By JEWEL HARRIS

Although it has long been known that smoking cigarettes poses a serious risk to public health, flavored cigarettes have become prevalent in our communities and have begun to target vulnerable groups with marketing that aims for accessibility and appeal.

Inquiring Photographer: Opinions on Housing Described as Affordable at 114 East 198th Street

By DAVID GREENE

This week, we asked readers their opinion on a housing lottery, described as affordable, announced by NYC Department of Housing, Preservation & Development and developed by Joel Mandel under the 114 East 198 BSD, LLC, for units at 114 East 198th Street in Bedford Park. In order to be eligible to apply, applicants for a studio apartment are required to earn over $105,223 a year and pay a monthly rent of $3,069.

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Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Whether Homes are Sufficiently Heated this Winter

Inquiring Photographer: Opinions on People’s Experiences Dealing with Healthcare Insurance Claims

Op-Ed: What Went Wrong? Everything

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Bronx Teachers’ Capacity to Teach Multilingual Students

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Early Cabinet Picks in the Next Trump Administration

Inquiring Photographer: Opinions on the Impact of a Second Trump Administration on Immigrants

Inquiring Photographer: Opinions on Housing Described as Affordable at 114 East 198th Street