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Inside Albany: The Search for Jeff Klein

With the Assembly dominated by Democrats and Speaker Sheldon Silver, all eyes are on the Senate, which is controlled by an unprecedented coalition of Republicans and four independent Democrats, led by Bronxite Jeff Klein, who is nowhere to be found.

After Violence, A Bronx Community Talks Bullying

In recent years, a string of high-profile bullying incidents, some ending in violence or early suicide, has forced the topic into the national conversation. Following a particularly disturbing instance of bullying at Middle School 80 on Mosholu Parkway three months ago has brought the conversation to the local level.

Out & About in the Bronx!

Here’s a detailed look at what’s going on in the Bronx over the next two weeks. Two very cool events are happening tonight (pray for the rain to hold off!):

Be Healthy: Montefiore Hosts First Annual Sickle Cell Awareness Day

Last week, Montefiore Medical Center hosted its first annual Sickle Cell Awareness Day to educate the Bronx community about this inherited disease that affects close to 1,000 Bronxites.

Community Board 7 Braces for Big Changes at the Top

Last week, on a dark stormy Tuesday evening, change was afoot at Community Board 7. By the end of the board’s final meeting before the summer hiatus, members elected a new chairman for the first time in four years and approved the hiring of new district manager, a paid position that had been vacant for nine months.