New Bronx charter school proposes 12-hour school days, seven days a week
Founders say the extended schedule aims to address the limited amount of time children typically spend in school compared to their overall waking hours.
Founders say the extended schedule aims to address the limited amount of time children typically spend in school compared to their overall waking hours.
15-year-old dies after being shot in the head in the Bronx
A gunman shot 15-year-old Josue Lopez-Ortega in the head near the Police Athletic League's South Bronx Center late Thursday night.
A gunman shot 15-year-old Josue Lopez-Ortega in the head near the Police Athletic League's South Bronx Center late Thursday night.
Burger King workers fight off robber in Bronx
Workers at a Burger King in the Bronx stopped a would-be robber from getting away with hundreds of dollars on Tuesday afternoon.
Workers at a Burger King in the Bronx stopped a would-be robber from getting away with hundreds of dollars on Tuesday afternoon.
New artistic director of New York Theatre Ballet grew up homeless
Steven Melendez, 36, was recently named Artistic Director of the New York Theatre Ballet. He is only the second person to hold that title in the company's 44-year history.
Steven Melendez, 36, was recently named Artistic Director of the New York Theatre Ballet. He is only the second person to hold that title in the company's 44-year history.
NYPD: Shooter used ghost gun in Bronx killing
The person suspected of shooting three teens outside a school in the Bronx last week, killing one of them, apparently used a so-called ghost gun, police said.
The person suspected of shooting three teens outside a school in the Bronx last week, killing one of them, apparently used a so-called ghost gun, police said.
Teen arrested after fatal shooting near Bronx school
A 17-year-old suspect is in custody in connection to the shooting death of 16-year-old Angellyh Yambo near the South Bronx Educational Campus on Friday.
A 17-year-old suspect is in custody in connection to the shooting death of 16-year-old Angellyh Yambo near the South Bronx Educational Campus on Friday.
Video: 2 men attack delivery worker, steal scooter in the South Bronx
A food-delivery worker was attacked in the Bronx and had his scooter stolen.
A food-delivery worker was attacked in the Bronx and had his scooter stolen.
Havana hits the South Bronx at 'Zona de Cuba'
The restaurant 'Zone de Cuba' is bringing the flavors of Havana to the South Bronx.
The restaurant 'Zone de Cuba' is bringing the flavors of Havana to the South Bronx.
Vicious baseball attack
Two men get out of a dark colored Range Rover and run up to a man, striking him with a bat. The assault occurred in the South Bronx.
Two men get out of a dark colored Range Rover and run up to a man, striking him with a bat. The assault occurred in the South Bronx.
South Box with Eric Kelly
The trash-talking boxing coach Eric Kelly has opened a new boxing gym in the South Bronx called South Box. Duke Castiglione check it out and got a workout and a talking-to from Eric.
The trash-talking boxing coach Eric Kelly has opened a new boxing gym in the South Bronx called South Box. Duke Castiglione check it out and got a workout and a talking-to from Eric.