Bronx Youth to Rally for #StudentsOverHighways
Bronx students, school faculty, and elected officials will continue the work against an expanded Cross Bronx and rally against the impacts of added noise and air pollution on health and academic performance
BRONX, NY (10/14/2025) (readMedia)-- On Wednesday, October 15th, Bronx students, parents, and school faculty will rally for a more just, sustainable 5 Bridges project rebuilding the Cross Bronx Expressway, and highlight the impacts of added noise and air pollution on health and academic performance.
Last Thursday, the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) announced its decision to scrap plans to build a new traffic diversion structure for the Cross Bronx Expressway, in response to widespread community opposition to the project. Now, students and members of the Stop the Cross Bronx Coalition are urging Governor Hochul and NYSDOT to eliminate proposals that would widen the existing Cross Bronx Expressway.
Long considered one of the most congested corridors citywide, the Cross Bronx is a major source of noise and air pollution - which studies show significantly impacts students' attention, cognitive development, and reading performance. Higher noise pollution is also linked to lower attendance, test scores, and more behavioral incidents. Directly impacted students, faculty, and advocates will urge Governor Hochul and NYSDOT to invest in sustainable alternatives to improve the corridor and protect community health.
| WHO: | Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School students and faculty Samara Community School students and faculty THE POINT CDC Bronx River Alliance Stop the Cross Bronx Expansion Coalition [List in formation] |
| WHAT: | A rally with South Bronx students, parents, school faculty, and electeds urging NYSDOT and Gov. Hochul to stop plans to widen the Cross Bronx, which would directly threaten student performance with added noise and air pollution. The Cross Bronx is a major contributor to poor air quality and record-levels of childhood asthma and heart disease in surrounding neighborhoods. |
| WHEN: | Wednesday October 15, 2025 at 10:30AM Eastern Time (US & Canada) |
| WHERE: | Starlight Park (behind the East 174th Bridge) Bronx, New York 10472 |
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Bronx River Alliance
Adaku Nwokiwu, 347-455-8121, adaku@pythiapublic.com
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