Laptop giveaway at Bronx Community College aims to tackle borough’s digital divide

In early November, 100 students gathered at the Gould Memorial Library at Bronx Community College (BCC) to receive free laptops. Eligible students included those enrolled at BCC, Bronx residents enrolled in The Knowledge House—an organization dedicated to technology training for underserved communities— and community members referred by the Bronx Borough President’s Office. Each student and...