BronxWorks
Coverage of BronxWorks in the Nexus archive.
- A Bronx guide to surviving the heat: Cooling centers, pools and more across the borough
New York City is under an extreme heat warning until July 4, prompting the deployment of cooling centers, Cool Vans, and extended public pool hours in the Bronx. The city reports that heat-related illnesses disproportionately affect Black and Latino residents, with resources like NYC Health + Hospitals and BronxWorks providing assistance.
- Mayor Mamdani, NYC Health + Hospitals break ground on $255M River Commons, bringing 328 affordable homes to the South Bronx
The city has broken ground on River Commons, a $255 million mixed-use development in the South Bronx providing 328 affordable and supportive apartments, an expanded health care clinic, and public green space. The project, led by Mayor Mamdani and NYC Health + Hospitals, is set to open in 2027 and includes partnerships with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development and private developers.