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Strike A Chord: Furry Friends Can Make All The Difference

October 31, 2016|Blaine Kaniewski

Anibal Torres served in the military from 1984-2002. Since returning home to the Bronx, he's struggled with depression and...

Strike a Chord: The Healing Power of the Arts

June 22, 2016|George Bodarky

The arts can play an important role in the rehabilitation of those who’ve suffered both mental and physical trauma, from...

Artist

Strike a Chord: Making Visual Art With Failing Sight

June 21, 2016|Blaine Kaniewski

One might expect a person who is going blind to retreat into sadness and pity for themselves, but one Bronx woman who has...

Music Therapy

Strike a Chord: Healing the Brain with Science and Song

June 10, 2016|Katie Meyer

Walking down the hallway at the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function, it's not uncommon to hear soft strains of jazz...

New Visions Studio

Strike a Chord: At a Bronx School, Counseling and Hip-Hop Go Hand in Hand

June 10, 2016|Katie Meyer

After classes end for the day at New Visions Charter High School for Advanced Math and Science II in the Bronx, dozens of...

Strike a Chord: Mentoring At-Risk Youth Panel Discussion

March 06, 2016|George Bodarky

You can't underestimate the value of positive role models in the lives of young people, especially those at risk. This...

Strike a Chord: Gangstas Making Astronomical Community Changes

March 03, 2016|Frank Chaparro

This month a reorganization of several NYPD units will go into effect in order to tackle one of New York City's biggest...

Strike a Chord: South Bronx Organization Mentors Youth Through Music

March 02, 2016|Frank Chaparro
In 1975 economist and musician Jose Antonio Abreu founded El Sistema, a youth orchestra designed to open up the world of...

Strike a Chord: Mentoring At-Risk Youth

March 02, 2016|George Bodarky

You can't underestimate the value of positive role models in the lives of young people, especially those at risk. This...

Strike a Chord: Coney Island Warriors Look Out for Disaffected Youth

March 01, 2016|Joe Sykes

For some, avoiding gangs in New York City can be hard. But one group in Coney Island has turned to an iconic film to help...