Ugandans, in New York and in Africa, are trying to bring attention to the murder of gay activist David Kato.
Melrose is one of the fastest-growing neighborhoods in the city – another sign of the South Bronx’s rise from the ashes.
Nearly one of 10 homes in St. George is vacant, thanks to a building boom that turned into a bust.
A coalition is pushing for passage of the New York Dream Act, which would help undocumented immigrants to get in-state tuition at New York colleges and health care, among other services.
The Bangladeshi population in the southeast Bronx leaped 137 percent in the last decade. Mohammed Mujumder, who arrived in the U.S. 22 years ago, advises recent immigrants on everything from finding a job to applying for government health benefits.
The fastest growing student population, English language learners, is falling behind academically in New York City. Educators are trying to increase graduation rates with after-school programs and activities to keep these students from dropping out – but budget cuts may derail progress.
