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In the mid-1980's the country was hit with a crack cocaine epidemic--a drug that was easier to produce and more profitable for drug dealers, but devastating to New York City. The Wild Cowboys Gang made a huge impact on the South Bronx and Washington Heights, where they were formed, through their successful drug-dealing business. Their rise and fall reveals an interesting era

At St. Margaret of Cortona, in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, textbooks are being replaced with iPads in every classroom.

Parishioners of an East Harlem church continue to worship there nearly five years after it has closed.

The Garabedian House on Pelham Parkway in the Bronx has been entertaining residents for decades during the holidays. Dubbed by some "the crazy house," the yard is decorated with almost 200 animated figurines.

Bronx residents battling Lupus — systemic lupus erythematosus (S.L.E) — have found a better way to cope with their disease by turning to support groups.

Mike Memphis, 48, better known as Jimmy Bones of "The Sopranos" fame, gave up fame for a gig at a Bronx laundromat.

Every 10 years following the census, states redraw districts in order to reflect population changes. This is a controversial process because political power is on the line.