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• Lander audit alleges NYPD ShotSpotter program is inaccurate and wastes cops’ time

  20-06-2024 23:00 via amny.com
  
  Comptroller Brad Lander took aim at the NYPD’s ShotSpotter technology Thursday, calling the citywide network of sound sensors designed to detect gunfire an ineffective waste of resources.
  The New York City Comptroller’s office announced the findings of an audit on June 20 that claims ShotSpotter often sends cops on wild goose chases. Shootings were correctly identified just 13% of the time, according to the comptroller’s audit, wasting officers’ time by sometimes more tha
  
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• Op-Ed | Bronx Lacrosse Algebra-Readiness Tutoring: Getting Results for Bronx Students

  27-06-2024 14:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  As a 2015 Teach for America corps member, I stepped into my seventh grade classroom at the Highbridge Green Middle School in the South Bronx eager to support students struggling in math. I quickly realized the broad scope of challenges my students were facing, which led me to launch Bronx Lacrosse and, now, our Algebra-Readiness Tutoring Program.
  While teaching, I formed an after-school lacrosse team to share my passion for the sport with my students. With lacrosse as a motivating hook — p
  
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• Op-Ed | Building a healthier borough: meeting Bronxites where they are

  27-06-2024 13:10 via bxtimes.com
  
  Back in 2018, it was simple enough: one MetroPlusHealth representative, a table, and a tent at the busy intersection of East 163rd Street and Southern Boulevard. Through the seasons— from winter’s chill to summer’s heat — he stood as a constant presence, providing guidance to those in need of health insurance in this historically under-resourced neighborhood. This spot quickly became more than just a temporary setup; it was a beacon of support and led to our very first pe
  
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• Mets pound Yankees pitching again as Alvarez leads 12-2 blowout for Subway Series sweep

  27-06-2024 08:21 via amny.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Francisco Alvarez went 3 for 3 with an early homer and three RBIs, Tyrone Taylor added a three-run drive and the surging New York Mets routed the New York Yankees 12-2 on Wednesday night for a two-game Subway Series sweep.
  Harrison Bader also went deep and delivered an RBI double for the Mets (39-39), who chased rookie Luis Gil (9-3) in the fifth inning. They pounded Yankees pitching for seven homers, 21 runs and 24 hits over two nights at Citi Field.
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• Incumbent Bronx Assemblymembers win Democcratic primary races

  26-06-2024 23:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  The Bronx Assembly races ended Tuesday night with victories for all three Democratic incumbents.
  Michael Benedetto of the 82nd District, Landon Dais of the 77th District and Amanda Septimo of the 84th District will each advance to the November general election and are all but certain to be re-elected in their heavily Democratic districts. 
  While all 150 Assembly seats will be on the ballot in November, only three representing the Bronx faced primary challenges from within the Democratic par
  
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• Progressives lose Bowman, win AOC in ultra-hyped Bronx primary cycle

  26-06-2024 22:30 via bxtimes.com
  
  Part of the north Bronx played host to the country’s most-watched — and most expensive — Democratic primary congressional race that gave Westchester County Executive George Latimer a hard-fought victory over progressive two-term incumbent Rep. Jamaal Bowman in the 16th Congressional District.While progressives lost Bowman Tuesday night, they put Bronx and Queens Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez back in her post in the 14th Congressional District.     
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• Bollywood in the Bronx celebrates 12 years of cultural diversity

  26-06-2024 18:30 via bxtimes.com
  
  Desi music, traditional South Asian dancing, tassa drummers and Indian food were all part of the festivities as invited community members celebrated the 12th annual Bollywood in the Bronx.
  “We’ve continued every single year to give everyone a taste of Indian and Caribbean culture while celebrating the diversity of our neighborhoods,” said Bhararti Sukul Kemraj, creator of Bollywood in the Bronx and founder of The Bharati Foundation, which was celebrating a decade of connecting
  
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• What’s Happening | Bronx Summer Jam, Family Weekend at NYBG and more

  26-06-2024 18:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  Summer Film Screening
  Friday, June 28, from 9 to 11 p.m.
  Melrose Commons Park
  Admission: Free
  Bring the whole family and a blanket for a free screening of The Little Mermaid (Live Action) this Friday. In collaboration with the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, NYC Parks will host family-friendly movie screenings throughout the summer. The movie will begin at dusk and is free for all. Everyone is invited to watch this classic remake under the stars.
  For more information, visit nycg
  
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• Bronx fire leaves one person injured and several residents displaced

  26-06-2024 16:45 via amny.com
  
  Fire Marshals are investigating the cause of a fire that broke out in the Melrose section of the Bronx that left dozens displaced.
  Firefighters arrived to find the top floor of a five-story apartment building, located at 298 College Ave., heavily involved in a fire shortly before 10:53 p.m. on June 25. After their arrival, FDNY units discovered heavy fire in several apartments between the ceiling and roof area.
  Just over a hundred thirty firefighters responded to the intense blaze. Fire Departme
  
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• NYPD Prom Impact car visits Not on My Watch

  26-06-2024 16:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  The New York Police Department sent youth across New York and the Bronx off to prom in a Prom Impact car. The cruiser is decorated to celebrate prom season for New York teens. The vehicle stopped by Not on My Watch for girls in their G.L.A.M. (Girls, Leaders, Advocates, Mentors) initiative.
  Girls from Not on My Watch’s G.L.A.M initiative are pictured alongside NYPD officers. Photo courtesy Pamela DamonFor more coverage, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @bronxtimes
  
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• Bronx primary: Results rolling in for competitive races 

  26-06-2024 04:05 via bxtimes.com
  
  The polls for the June 25 primary election are officially closed and the New York City Board of Elections (BOE) is announcing preliminary results for competitive Bronx contests.
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  The most contentious race among those in the Bronx has been the 16th Congressional District race between progressive incumbent Rep. Jamaal Bowman and his center-of-left challenger, Westchester County Executive George Latimer. NY-16 encompasses a large chunk of southern Westchester County, as well as a smaller slice
  
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• Bronx primary results: Latimer unseats Bowman, AOC cruises and incumbent Assemblymembers sweep races

  26-06-2024 04:05 via bxtimes.com
  
  The polls for the June 25 primary election are officially closed and the New York City Board of Elections (BOE) is announcing preliminary results for competitive Bronx contests.
  NY-16
  The most contentious race among those in the Bronx has been the 16th Congressional District race between progressive incumbent Rep. Jamaal Bowman and his center-of-left challenger, Westchester County Executive George Latimer. NY-16 encompasses a large chunk of southern Westchester County, as well as a smaller slice
  
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• Bronx primary results: Latimer leads Bowman, AOC cruises and incumbent Assemblymembers sweep races

  26-06-2024 04:05 via bxtimes.com
  
  The polls for the June 25 primary election are officially closed and the New York City Board of Elections (BOE) is announcing preliminary results for competitive Bronx contests.
  NY-16
  The most contentious race among those in the Bronx has been the 16th Congressional District race between progressive incumbent Rep. Jamaal Bowman and his center-of-left challenger, Westchester County Executive George Latimer. NY-16 encompasses a large chunk of southern Westchester County, as well as a smaller slice
  
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• BREAKING: George Latimer defeats left-wing Rep. Jamaal Bowman in contentious Democratic Congressional primary

  26-06-2024 03:50 via amny.com
  
  Moderate Westchester County executive George Latimer appears to have successfully toppled progressive firebrand US Rep. Jamaal Bowman in the Democratic primary for New York’s 16th Congressional District, according to the Associated Press — capping off one of the closest watched races in the country.
  The Associated Press called the race for Latimer, who held a significant lead over Bowman by 9:45 p.m., in the battle to represent a district that covers much of Westchester County and a
  
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• Building a New York superteam of Mets, Yankees for 2024 Subway Series

  25-06-2024 17:14 via amny.com
  
  Another installment of the Subway Series is here with the Yankees visiting Queens to take on the Mets for a pair of games at Citi Field. 
  Each team was trending in opposite directions heading into the series opener on Tuesday night, which did not correlate with their current standings. 
  While the Yankees had the best record in the American League, they had lost three straight series and dropped seven of their previous 10 games. The Mets, who were written off by practically everyone at
  
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• Bronx cops search for perp, SUV involved in multiple shooting incident

  25-06-2024 15:35 via amny.com
  
  Police are looking for a suspect who allegedly shot multiple people on a residential block in the Bronx earlier this month.
  Law enforcement sources said the suspect shot three people on Monday, June 17, at approximately 6 p.m. at the corner of 221 Street and Bronxwood Avenue in Williamsbridge. 
  As a barrage of bullets went by, police said, a 27-year-old man was shot in the right hand. They said a 21-year-old man was shot in the back and left armpit, while a 33-year-old man sustained a shot
  
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• Op-Ed | Education that lifts up all of our students

  25-06-2024 14:00 via amny.com
  
  As New York City’s first openly dyslexic mayor, I know what it is like to not have the support I needed in school growing up. School was often difficult for me. I was scared of being called on by the teacher and my fellow students made fun of me. I know how important it is that our children have a bright start and the support they need for a bold future.
  That is why this administration is investing in upstream solutions in our education system, creating conditions that improve outcomes for
  
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• UPDATE: Bronxites casting ballots in competitive congressional, state races

  25-06-2024 13:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  The sun is out and temperatures are creeping up to the low 90s today as Bronxites are hitting the polls for what’s shaping up to be a competitive primary election cycle. 
  The most contentious of those is the race for New York’s 16th Congressional District, where incumbent U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman, 48, is facing 70-year-old Westchester County Executive George Latimer in the Democratic Primary. NY-16 encompasses a small portion of the North Bronx and a larger portion of southern We
  
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• Bronx primary election: Bronxites casting ballots in competitive congressional, state races

  25-06-2024 13:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  The sun has risen and temperatures are set to climb to the lower 90s today as Bronxites hit the polls for what’s shaping up to be a competitive primary election cycle. 
  The most contentious of those is the race for New York’s 16th Congressional District, where incumbent U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman, 48, is facing 70-year-old Westchester County Executive George Latimer in the Democratic Primary. NY-16 encompasses a small portion of the North Bronx and a larger portion of southern West
  
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• Bronx man charged with slashing three men during unprovoked attacks Saturday morning in Long Island City: NYPD

  24-06-2024 22:03 via licpost.com
  A Bronx man was charged with slashing an E train rider as the subway pulled into Queens Plaza Saturday morning. He then allegedly slashed two more men on the streets of Court Square. Photo via WikipediaJune 24, 2024 By Bill ParryA Bronx man was criminally charged for going on a bloody rampage in and around a Long Island City subway station Saturday morning that left three men injured with slash wounds to their faces.Christian Marrero, 21, of Clay Avenue in the Bathgate section of the Bronx, was
  
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• Not On My Watch hosts night of empowerment

  24-06-2024 21:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  Not On My Watch hosted a women-empowered support group night themed “Fixing her crown.” Women of all ages came together to support encourage and empower each another. The evening was filled with laughter, tears of joy, wisdom, food, music and poetry.
  Women came together for a night of empowerment hosted by Not on My Watch (NOMW). Photo courtesy Pamela DamonFor more coverage, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @bronxtimes
  
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• Bronx Pride march stresses acceptance and visibility

  24-06-2024 19:30 via bxtimes.com
  
  The streets were hot in the South Bronx on Saturday, June 22, but it wasn’t just because of the sun. Led by Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson and her LGBTQIA+ Taskforce, along with Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark, a couple hundred people showed up and showed out for this year’s Bronx Pride march.
  Kicking off around noon, groups including Destination Tomorrow, The Ali Forney Center and NYC Dyke March, fabulously and proudly marched to a playlist of Beyonce songs while sna
  
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• Legal Hand Bronx hosts housing voucher workshop

  24-06-2024 19:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  Legal Hand Bronx hosted a Housing Voucher workshop on June 5 featuring Joel Gil, a housing services specialist from Neighbors Together. The workshop was held at the new Legal Hand Bronx location at 3213A 3rd Ave. 
  A group photo after the Legal Hand Bronx Housing Voucher workshop with (front) attendee Hannah Josiah; Sonra Lee, Legal Hand Bronx volunteer; (back) Tyisha Smith, Legal Hand Bronx volunteer; an attendee; Andrianelys Parra, program associate at Legal Hand Bronx; Joel Gil, housing s
  
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• MLB Power Rankings 13.0 (Week of June 23): Mets rising, Yankees drop ahead of Subway Series

  24-06-2024 17:28 via amny.com
  
  The Mets continue to surge while the Yankees are struggling, which could make some pretty good theater for this week’s two-game Subway Series at Citi Field.
  Regardless, the Queens side keeps rising in our weekly MLB Power Rankings while the Yankees have been knocked off the top spot for the first time in a few weeks. The NL remains a tight mess, which has made for some big movers and shakers.
  Here is our latest:
  2024 MLB Power Rankings 13.0Philadelphia Phillies (Previous#3): The Phill
  
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• St. Clare of Assisi-St. Francis Xavier Church Holy Name Society names chapter after Anthony Merolla

  24-06-2024 16:45 via bxtimes.com
  
  Holy Name Society President Tom Tronconi issued an executive order to name the Holy Name Society of the Church of St. Clare of Assisi and St. Francis Xavier Parish in Morris Park after the late Anthony J. Merolla.  
  The Chapter will now be known as the Anthony J. Merolla Chapter of the Holy Name Society of the Church of St. Clare of Assisi and St. Francis Xavier Parish.  Merolla, a retired U.S. Army Colonel, served as the Executive Secretary of the Archdiocesan Union of the Holy N
  
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• Young Kings and Queens Chess Club recognizes founder for years of mentorship

  24-06-2024 16:30 via bxtimes.com
  
  Romeo Davis — also known as “Mr. Romeo” — received a “You Make a Difference” award from students, co-workers and parents at a community chess and basketball game with 47th Precinct police officers on Thursday, June 20. More than 260 people attended the event.
  Davis established the Young Kings and Queens Chess Club in 2017 to help Bronx youth “make better decisions” and “not give in to distractions,” according to the organization. For th
  
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• Cardinal Spellman High School holds annual commencement ceremony

  24-06-2024 16:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  Cardinal Spellman High School held its 62nd commencement ceremony at the Lehman College Performing Arts Center on June 8. 
  Father Joseph Michael, C.F.R., gave an invocation after which senior Victor Ruiz sang the National Anthem. School President Daniel O’Keefe congratulated the Class of 2024, urging them to work hard to make themselves and the world a better place. The 222 graduates of the Class of 2024 join over 23,200 other Spellman alumni since the school’s first graduation
  
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• Bronx man nabbed out-of-state for fatal shooting of teen in 2023

  24-06-2024 15:35 via amny.com
  
  Police said a 23-year-old Bronx man was arrested and charged in connection with a fatal shooting of a teen in the borough last year.
  According to law enforcement sources, Jeremy Amadiz of East 172 Street was arrested on Friday, June 21, at 12:30 p.m., for shooting 18-year-old Jerome Burleigh, of Fteley Avenue in the Bronx, to death on May 15, 2023. 
  Police said Amadiz shot Burleigh in front of a private home at 1303 Commonwealth Ave. in Soundview. Officers from the 43rd Precinct, in respond
  
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• SBH Health System cuts ribbon on new medical psychiatry unit

  24-06-2024 15:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  Saint Barnabas Hospital (SBH) Health System in the South Bronx cut the ribbon on a brand-new medical psychiatry unit; a specialized eight-bed unit used to treat vulnerable patients facing both acute medical illnesses and mental health issues through a multidisciplinary management approach. The new unit comes as the Bronx experiences the highest rate of psychiatric hospitalizations of all five boroughs and as New York State is investing more than $100 million to address gaps in the behavioral hea
  
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• AOC, Bernie Sanders rally with Bowman ahead of primary election

  24-06-2024 14:30 via bxtimes.com
  
  In a last-ditch effort to get out the vote for incumbent U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) and avoid an upset in the hotly contested Democratic primary in New York’s 16th Congressional District on Tuesday, June 25, Democratic Socialists and left political heavyweights U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) came out in support of Bowman at a rally at St. Mary’s Park in Mott Haven on Saturday.
  Bowman, an early critic of Israel’s war on Gaza, is behi
  
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