via City Limits
A Walk in the Parks
Our reporters visited various Bronx green spaces and playgrounds – finding some folks celebrating summer and others with complaints about their local park.
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Stop the Mold
Tracking the scourge in New York City public housing.
Family Ties
Loved ones facing challenges together discover a deeper meaning of family.
Mark of a Devoted Child
Mike Arotsky, aka Mike Tattoo, forged a life as an actor and colorful Queens character. Now he cares full-time for his ailing mother.
Seeking Asylum and a Future
Student Elza Kochueva and her family, Russians of Mongolian descent, are fighting to stay in the U.S., fearing persecution back home.
They Bake and Break Bread
The Eduardo family runs the Bronx’ Il Forno Bakery. The labor-intensive operation tests the limits of family togetherness.
Search for a Lost Son
When Brian Gewirtz, a young Brooklyn man with autism, disappeared, an extended family of supporters set out to find him.
Mortician Leaves ‘em Smiling
Harlem funeral director Isaiah Owens’ mission is to "make people look like they are all in heaven."