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• Op-Ed | Keeping New York City safe for everyone

  17-09-2024 14:00 via amny.com
  
  Making New York City a safer and more affordable city has always been the mission of our administration. Every day, we fight to ensure that New Yorkers can pursue their dreams without fear for their safety and with a better quality of life. I am proud to say that New York remains the safest big city in America, and we are continuing to get safer each day.
  As a result of our administration’s successful public safety strategy, our streets and our subways are safer. New York City has seen eig
  
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• Army vet Luke Graziani reinstated at Bronx VA following federal staffing cuts

  09-04-2025 23:13 via bxtimes.com
  
  Longtime Army veteran Luke Graziani, who was abruptly terminated in February from the Bronx VA under Trump administration's federal staffing cuts, has now been reinstated to his former job. He has been back for over a week in his previous role handling internal and external communications for the Kingsbridge Heights facility.Although Graziani, who lives in Queens, is now back doing the job he loves — and even got a pay raise, having now completed his probationary year — he still feel
  
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• City Council leaders warn Trump tariffs could have devastating effect on NYC’s economy even after pause sparks Wall Street surge

  09-04-2025 22:30 via amny.com
  
  City Council leaders warned on Wednesday that President Trump's sweeping tariffs could damage Gotham's economy and place further strain on New Yorkers already struggling to make ends meet. They also called out Mayor Eric Adams for refusing to criticize Trump over the issue.The escalating series of tariffs between the United States and trading partners like China and the European Union, which Trump set off last week, sent the stock market into a volatile frenzy and caused widespread fear of
  
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• Permits filed for 4-story residential building with 13 units in Pelham Bay

  09-04-2025 21:49 via bxtimes.com
  
  Permits have been filed for the construction of a 4-story residential building with 13 residences on the vacant lot at 1536 Gillespie Ave. in the Pelham Bay neighborhood of the Bronx.The proposed building would be 50 feet tall and yield 7,825 square feet of space. With an average unit scope of 601 square feet, the 13 housing units will most likely be rentals.Other planned features of the property include a cellar, a penthouse and a rear yard 20 feet long. The property is also located within clos
  
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• Deputy Borough President resigns amid lawsuit tied to Kingsbridge Armory deal

  09-04-2025 21:48 via bxtimes.com
  
  Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson announced April 7 that her deputy, Janet Peguero, has resigned from her post, citing family reasons. The announcement comes as both officials face a lawsuit accusing them, the city, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation of corruption related to the Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment contract.Peguero, who joined the administration in January 2022, made history as the first Dominican American woman to serve as deputy borough president. She worked alongsi
  
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• Preston High School community testifies before AG Letitia James in emotional plea to halt its closure

  09-04-2025 20:22 via bxtimes.com
  
  Hundreds of people flooded the auditorium of Lehman High School Tuesday night, while hundreds more watched online as New York State Attorney General Letitia James listened to over three hours of testimony from generations of women who are fighting desperately to save their beloved Preston High School, an all-girls Catholic school in Throggs Neck set to close in June.Current students, parents, faculty and alumni told James that “The Bronx needs Preston,” at times becoming emotional wh
  
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• Hochul, Schumer blast Trump’s FEMA cuts as NYC loses $280M for climate resiliency projects

  09-04-2025 17:15 via amny.com
  
  More than $280 million in federal funding for flood protection and climate resilience projects across New York City — including critical upgrades in Central Harlem, East Elmhurst and the South Street Seaport — is now at risk following the Trump administration’s decision to eliminate FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program.The cuts, which affect over $325 million in pending projects statewide and put another $56 million worth of projects whe
  
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• Adams admin signs order allowing ICE to reopen Rikers office as NYC pols, criminal justice advocates seethe

  09-04-2025 15:30 via amny.com
  
  A top Adams administration official signed an executive order Tuesday night allowing federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to operate within the Rikers Island jail complex for the first time in over a decade.The move drew swift backlash from elected officials and advocates charging it is the result of an alleged quid-pro-quo between Adams' private attorney and Trump's Justice Department to have his case dropped by a federal judge last week.Adams recused himself from signi
  
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• Op-ed | The fight for opportunity: A mother’s perspective on autism and employment

  09-04-2025 15:00 via qns.com
  
  April marks World Autism Acceptance Month (changed this past year from Autism Awareness Month). It is dedicated to promoting acceptance, understanding and support for individuals with autism and their families. It encourages communities to foster awareness and create inclusive environments for people on the autism spectrum. This is a time to reflect on the strides we've made and the challenges that remain. In New York State alone, more than 342,250 individuals are on the autism sp
  
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• Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) Bally’s Bronx Project

  08-04-2025 22:33 via bxtimes.com
  NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development and Workforce Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS)Bally’s Bronx Project Project Identification                                                   CEQR No. 24DME011XSEQRA Classification: Type IBronx, Community District 10 Lead AgencyOffice of the De
  
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• Tenants at 2201-05 Davidson Ave. achieve rare feat of removing their negligent landlord

  08-04-2025 22:08 via bxtimes.com
  
  On April 8, tenants at 2201-05 Davidson Ave. in University Heights announced they had completed the final step in transferring ownership of their building from a negligent landlord to a partnership between a nonprofit and the city—paving the way for residents to eventually become cooperative shareholders.This marks the first time in seven years that the city has removed a building from its owner, and the planned conversion into a co-op is an even rarer move, according to organizers with th
  
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• CM Salamanca celebrates Autism Awareness Month by taking part in special brunch

  08-04-2025 21:43 via bxtimes.com
  
  In celebration of Autism Awareness Month, New York City Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr. took part in the annual Applebee's Autism Brunch - A Day of Understanding and Spreading Awareness for Autism on Saturday, April 5.[caption id="attachment_124487" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Photo courtesy of the Office of Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr./C. Vivar[/caption]The annual brunch, which was spearheaded by retired NYPD Detective Kaminie Jeeuth and Puzzle Life Voice, celebrates and raises a
  
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• Rent starts at $454; Bronx housing lottery launches for 274 units in Unionport

  08-04-2025 21:30 via bxtimes.com
  
  Sign up for our weekly email newsletter to stay updated on the latest housing lotteries in New York City.New York City has opened a housing lottery for 274 affordable units at Brucknell Heights, a pair of mixed-use buildings located at 2070 Chatterton Ave. and 1017 Olmstead Ave. in the Unionport section of the Bronx.The two buildings include a total of 330 apartments, with 56 designated as market-rate units. Of the 274 affordable units, 34 are reserved for applicants earning 30% of the
  
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• Rent starts at $454; Bronx housing lottery launches 274 units in Unionport

  08-04-2025 21:30 via bxtimes.com
  
  Sign up for our weekly email newsletter to stay updated on the latest housing lotteries in New York City.New York City has opened a housing lottery for 274 affordable units at Brucknell Heights, a pair of mixed-use buildings located at 2070 Chatterton Ave. and 1017 Olmstead Ave. in the Unionport section of the Bronx.The two buildings include a total of 330 apartments, with 56 designated as market-rate units. Of the 274 affordable units, 34 are reserved for applicants earning 30% of the
  
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• Mayor Adams says his warm relationship with Trump is benefitting NYC, hours after feds take back more migrant crisis aid

  08-04-2025 20:50 via amny.com
  
  Mayor Eric Adams insisted on Tuesday that President Trump is "someone that's finally listening" to him on combating the city's migrant crisis, citing it as an example of how he believes their warm relationship is benefiting the Big Apple.Hizzoner's comments, made during his weekly news conference, came just hours after his office announced that the Trump administration is moving to recoup the rest of the migrant crisis aid — $106 million — awarded to the city under former Presid
  
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• Bronx job seekers sharpen cover letters, prep for interviews at Community Justice Connect workshop

  08-04-2025 20:37 via bxtimes.com
  
  Community Justice Connect (formerly Legal Hand), a neighborhood-based organization that trains volunteers to offer free legal information, resources, and referrals for individuals facing civil legal challenges, held its third resume workshop on Wednesday, April 2, at its Bronx location at 3213A Third Ave.[caption id="attachment_124480" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Photo by Jewel Webber[/caption]This session focused on crafting effective cover letters and assembling strong references. Attendee
  
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• CM Dinowitz gives $50K check to Mosaic Mental Health to help with crisis intervention and support services

  08-04-2025 20:27 via bxtimes.com
  
  New York City Council Member Eric Dinowitz presented a $50,000 check to leaders of Mosaic Mental Health on Sunday, April 6, to support the expansion of its crisis intervention programming and mental health services. The presentation took place at the corner of Van Cortlandt Park and Broadway in Riverdale, following the organization’s 16th Annual 5K.The funding will help expand trauma-informed care, particularly for survivors of domestic violence, and improve access to mental health resourc
  
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• Bronx clothing brands brace for impact as Trump tariffs threaten to raise costs and prices

  08-04-2025 18:07 via bxtimes.com
  
  Fear and anxiety over the potential impacts of the sweeping tariffs on imported goods announced by Donald Trump last week rippled through Wall Street and onto Main Street, leaving small business owners in the Bronx wondering if they’ll have to raise their prices.Bronx clothing retailers, who depend on textiles manufactured in countries hit with particularly high tariffs set to kick in April 9, are bracing for the fallout, knowing that they might have to pivot or get creative to keep their
  
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• Op-Ed | Reducing crime in our city and keeping New Yorkers safe

  08-04-2025 18:00 via amny.com
  
  Our North Star has always been keeping New York City streets, subways, and communities safe. This is a pro-public safety administration, and we know that in order for New York City to be the best place to raise a family, our neighborhoods need to be safe.Since day one, our administration has been dedicated to making sure New Yorkers are safer and feel safer. We have put thousands of more cops on the beat, taken over 21,000 illegal guns out of the hands of criminals and off our streets, and made
  
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• Marmorato, colleagues push back against mandatory composting program

  08-04-2025 17:44 via bxtimes.com
  
  A group of City Council Members, including Bronx representative Kristy Marmorato, is challenging New York City’s newly enforced mandatory household composting program, calling it an unnecessary burden on already overwhelmed residents.The lawmakers—members of the “Common Sense Caucus”—are preparing to introduce legislation next week that would make the composting initiative voluntary rather than mandatory. The caucus includes Marmorato along with Council Members Robe
  
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• Jackpot! Mega Millions revamping lottery game but with higher ticket prices – and better chances of winning

  07-04-2025 21:45 via amny.com
  
  Mega Millions is debuting its long-awaited revamped game featuring larger prizes and improved odds — but it'll cost you a few more dollars for a chance at a potentially billion-dollar dream.The first drawing under the updated prize structure will start on Tuesday, April 8, at 11 p.m. Eastern. The upgraded Mega Millions game looks to attract a broader audience by enhancing non-jackpot prizes and increasing players' chances of winning.New York is one of 45 states nationwide that partici
  
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• What’s happening | Bronx Night Market, fun children’s activities and more

  07-04-2025 21:44 via bxtimes.com
  
  It's My Park at St. Mary's ParkFriday, April 11, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.St. Mary’s Park, St Mary's Street, between St. Ann's Avenue and Jackson AvenueFreeThis It’s My Park season, volunteer with the Friends of St. Mary’s Park for a general clean-up. We look forward to sprucing up the park with you!For more information, visit nycgovparks.org/events/2025/04/11/its-my-park-at-st-marys-park  Bronx Night MarketSaturday, April 12, 12- 7 p.m.Fordham Plaza, 1 Fordham PlazaFreeAs the
  
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• NYC Mayor’s Race: Independent run gives Eric Adams’ re-election bid new life, but his odds are still long

  07-04-2025 21:30 via amny.com
  
  Mayor Eric Adams' decision last week to run as an independent rather than duke it out in a crowded Democratic primary may have revived his re-election effort — but his bid to secure another four years in City Hall still faces long odds.After weeks of speculation, Adams revealed last Thursday that he will no longer seek the Democratic nomination and instead attempt to win another term as an independent in the November general election. His announcement came less than 24 hours after a federa
  
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• TD Bank opens new Bronx branch with festive fanfare and focus on community

  07-04-2025 20:36 via bxtimes.com
  
  TD Bank rolled out the green carpet on Friday to mark the grand opening of its newest location in the Norwood, treating the community to a festive celebration filled with games, food and entertainment.Employees lined the entrance of the brightly branded branch, clapping and cheering as each new customer walked through the doors—greeting them with the enthusiasm usually reserved for celebrities. But instead of flashing lights and velvet ropes, this red carpet moment came with a signature sp
  
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• Council Member Althea Stevens focuses on youth, safety and housing in ‘2025 State of the District Address’s

  07-04-2025 20:03 via bxtimes.com
  
  New York City Council Member Althea Stevens delivered her 2025 “State of the District Address” on Wednesday, April 2.In her opening remarks, Stevens praised the advocacy, resilience, and unity of District 16 residents, crediting their efforts with driving meaningful progress in the community. She represents neighborhoods including Morrisania, Concourse-Concourse Village, Highbridge, Mount Eden (Claremont West), and the area surrounding Yankee Stadium and Macombs Dam Park.Stevens, who
  
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• Photos: CM Stevens hosts celebration of African American women in community, ‘Black Girl Magic Brunch’

  07-04-2025 19:39 via bxtimes.com
  
  New York City Council Member Althea Stevens held a celebration honoring African American women in the Bronx community on Sunday, March 23, at Bronx Music Hall, located at 438 E. 163rd St.[caption id="attachment_124396" align="alignnone" width="900"] Photo courtesy of Pamela Damon/Not On My Watch, Inc.[/caption]Known as the Black Girl Magic Brunch, this event made for an afternoon of sisterhood, power and celebration among those in attendance. In addition to dance and poetry performances, the Bla
  
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• New York Women Judges Association members educate students at BGLIG about women judges

  07-04-2025 18:18 via bxtimes.com
  
  Members of the New York Women Judges Association paid a special visit to the Bronx Global Learning Institute for Girls (BGLIG) on Friday, March 21, to teach the students about the female judges in the profession and women justices in the Supreme Court.[caption id="attachment_124389" align="alignnone" width="468"] Photo courtesy of the New York Women Judges Association[/caption]This visit, held in honor of Women's History Month, featured the visiting judges going in depth in teaching the 81 secon
  
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• 45th Precinct to host series of community basketball games

  07-04-2025 17:55 via bxtimes.com
  
  The 45th Precinct of the NYPD, which covers Co-op City and City Island, will be hosting a series of community basketball games meant to improve relationships with local youths in April, May and June.These games, part of Hoops and Heroes: Teens vs. NYPD Showdown, will be held at playgrounds across the Bronx. The games will bring together teens from the borough and officers from the 45th Precinct. In addition to the friendly basketball competitions, these events will also feature engaging conversa
  
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• From churros to chaos? Illegal NYC subway vendors struggle for legitimacy as some riders fume over presence

  07-04-2025 17:30 via amny.com
  
  Illegal vendors are a common sight throughout the city's subway system, and not everyone is welcoming of them.During amNewYork’s recent visit to multiple Queens subway stations, vendors sold items such as soft tacos, churros, hot coffee, and even jewelry. Shoppers browsed the displays, and many purchased a quick snack on their way to their train. And, on a recent weeknight in Jackson Heights, the 74th Street-Broadway station mezzanine — where the E, F, M, R and 7 lines meet &mda
  
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• Man sucker-punched on-duty MTA bus driver in the Bronx: cops

  07-04-2025 15:15 via amny.com
  
  Police in the Bronx are on the hunt for a brazen brute who allegedly punched an on-duty MTA bus driver last week.The attack took place aboard a Bx31 bus near the intersection of Van Cortlandt Park and East 242nd Street in Woodlawn at around 6:50 p.m. on April 1. According to law enforcement sources, the violent suspect boarded the bus at a nearby stop, approached the 57-year-old bus driver, and slugged him square in the face with a closed fist. Police could not confirm if there had bee
  
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