Society and Culture

• Regional: North America: United States: New York: Localities: N: New York City: Society and Culture  (162)

Bronx Action for Justice and Peace - A grassroots group made up of local residents that formed in the wake of September 11 and dedicated to pursuing non-violent solutions to stop terrorism and create a more peaceful world. Includes event calendar and meeting information.

The Bronx Board - Message board for displaced, misplaced, and nostalgic ex-Bronxites.

Bronx County Historical Society - Secure online ordering of Bronx Books, membership, and research. Also has newsletters, updates and archives.

The Bronx Defenders - Non-profit organization providing free legal representation to Bronx residents charged with crimes. Legal materials, criminal justice articles, and social service information are available online,as well as, access to attorneys, social workers, investigators, community developers, and support staff.

Bronx Greens - Local group of the New York State Green Party. Includes a calendar of events, information about issues, and photos.

Celebrating the people and places of the Bronx - A community-oriented website serving the interests of the people of the borough.

Kingsbridge Heights Community Center - A Settlement House that serves the Northwest Bronx with programs that range from early childhood to adult and senior services. Information covers programs, staff, and events.

The Point - A nonprofit organization dedicated to youth development and the cultural and economic revitalization of the Hunts Point section of the South Bronx. Includes profile, calendar, news,

The Political Graveyard: Bronx County, N.Y. - Lists politicians who were buried in the Bronx. Includes pols who were born in, lived in, and died in the Bronx (but were buried elsewhere). Short biographies, places and things which were named in their honor.

Sea Cadets - Located in the Bronx, New York.

University Neighborhood Housing Program - Current housing issues, a brief introduction to the organization, current projects, newsletter and contact information.