Spend the day surrounded by nature at the Bronx Zoo! Wander through our exhibits and discover amazing animals including Amur tigers, brown bears, red pandas, snow leopards, and more. Spending just 20 minutes outside and connecting with our natural world can help lower stress—something we could all use after the hectic holidays. Come for the animals, stay for the lights! Arrive at 3pm, and your Holiday Lights tickets allow you to experience a full hour of visiting your favorite animals before the

REBUILDING THE BRONX: Bronx resident and first-time homebuyer Keyla Guerrero is transforming a fixer-upper co-op into a family home after buying it at a lower price because it needed major repairs. She received nearly $40,000 through a 15-year NYC affordable housing forgivable loan to help with purchase and renovation costs. Before closing, she worked with Bronx Neighborhood Housing Services, which provides first-time homebuyer assistance, home retention support and free tax preparation. Watch N