via New York Daily News
African Candidates Vie in Bronx
Four candidates with West African roots are competing for a City Council seat, representing a political coming of age for that immigrant community.
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via Sheepshead Bites
Sandy Vics Wary of Aid Promises
Some business owners, citing protracted emergency loan dealings with the federal Small Business Administration, are skeptical that relief funds will make it them anytime soon.
via The Riverdale Press
Courthouse Meets Clubhouse
An examination of discretionary judicial appointments shows the links between Bronx judges and the lawyers who help them win votes remain strong.
via Mott Haven Herald
Lincoln Memorial’s Bronx Link
A retired math teacher wants to make sure the once-famous Piccirilli family, who members fashioned the famed tribute to the 16th president from their Mott Haven studio, is not forgotten.
via Gotham Gazette
Drugs Eyed at Nursing Homes
An investigation into the use of anti-psychotics at nursing homes in New York City shows the practice is widespread — and loosely regulated.
via The Local
Sandy-Slammed Factory Recovers
IceStone, a countertop manufacturer in the old Brooklyn Navy Yard, is finally getting back to business. But it hasn't been smooth sailing.
New Designers Get Runway Shot
Nolcha Fashion Week offers unknowns a chance to display their clothing and jewelry creations.
Tracking Nemo: A City Storify
A flurry of images and news of the storm hit social media as fast as the flakes fell outside. Here's a borough-by-borough look.