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Straphangers who use the 6 train in the Bronx will experience delays in their travel over the next few months. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority closed the stations on Morrison Avenue-Soundview and Whitlock Avenue.

Both stations are expected to reopen sometime in September, according to the MTA’s Web site. To alleviate some of the problems for commuters, subway riders will get a free transfer to the BX4 bus, which will take them to the Simpson Street Station. Read more..

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Expects good news from Bronx

HOPE is DHS’ annual, one-night survey of individuals living on city streets.

The 2009 HOPE found that unsheltered homelessness had decreased 47 percent since 2005 and 30 percent since 2008. Although critics such as Coalition for the Homeless, a Manhattan based non-profit group, have questioned HOPE methodology, the estimate is a jewel in DHS’ crown.

Thousands of volunteers help perform HOPE; DHS deployed more than 3,000 volunteers to streets, parks and subways on January 25. Unsheltered homelessness has dropped 72 percent in the Bronx since 2005, a decease Hess called “spectacular.” Last year, the HOPE found 2,238 homeless in the city and 164 in the Bronx. Most were found in Manhattan and on the subway system.

“We have made tremendous progress in the Bronx,” Hess said. “We hope that the 2010 HOPE will show that we’ve maintained that progress or done even better.” Read more..

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                Alma Heaney gets coiffed at Aliano’s Salon on Westchester Ave.

A small shopping strip in Pelham Bay off the No. 6 subway line offers bargain shoppers a little bit of everything.

Whether you’re looking to get the new year off to a healthy start by stocking up on vitamins and supplements or ready to tackle a needed home repair, this retail spot has just the items shoppers are looking for - and all for the right price.

HEALTH – Health Bound, 1833 Hobart Ave. (718) 319-0662

This little health store strives to take care of all their customers’ diet and fitness needs.

It offers an assortment of salves and ointments, vegetarian supplements, detox cleansers, herbal teas, beauty aids, organic products, sports drinks and much more.

Vitamins and supplements are especially popular, including a 24-ounce bottle of flax seed for $3.99. Owner Maria Borrero is offering 10% off all products until the end of January. And she’s happy to order anything you can’t find on her shelves.

Health Bound also has homemade protein shakes with names like Bahamas mama and blackcherry blast for $7.

TANNING – Electric Paradise, 3221 Westchester Ave.      (347) 582-2662

This upbeat tanning salon is especially student-friendly. Specials include 30% off with student ID.

However, everyone can save with a 10% off tanning package special that is running through January.

A single lay down session starts at just $8, and unlimited monthly packages start at $65.

A variety of lotions also are on sale to enhance your tanning session.

Electric Paradise also offers custom airbrush tanning. Read more..

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At least a few bus routes will be spared as the MTA fine-tunes its “doomsday” budget plan, according to a published report.

Riders of the Bx34 in the Woodlawn section of the Bronx, the B25, which runs through parts of Brooklyn, and the Bx10 in Riverdale, are three of the local bus routes that won’t be axed on the transit agency’s chopping block, reports the Daily News.

Deputy Majority Leader Sen. Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester),  for one,  is thrilled. The Democrat campaigned eagerly, even making personal pleas to MTA Chairman Jay Walder, on behalf of his constituents to restore those bus lines.

“While Chairman Walder cannot confirm any definite decisions at this time, he did assure me that he will do everything possible to save those routes,” Klein said in a statement. “In the meantime, I’ve launched a petition drive, requesting residents to sign letters explaining the importance of these bus services which I will personally deliver to the Chairman.” Read more..

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Subway riders at three stations in the Bronx will start seeing countdown clocks indicating the time when the next train will arrive, according to a report in The New York Times.

The report said the clocks will appear at three stations on the No. 6 line, joining clocks put in place on the L line in 2007. Transit officials hope to bring the clocks to all stations on numbered lines by spring 2011 Read more..

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