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• Seven Bronx council members back City of Yes zoning overhaul despite mixed local support

  07-12-2024 01:47
  
  Seven of the nine city council members who represent districts in the Bronx voted Thursday to approve Mayor Eric Adams' controversial “City of Yes” zoning proposal that reforms the city’s decades-old zoning ordinance.The plan passed 31-20 in the City Council, with amendments addressing public concerns over housing affordability, infrastructure and parking mandates.The seven Bronx council members who backed the plan were Amanda Farías, Kevin C. Riley, Pierina Ana Sanchez,
  
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• Community Board 1 Chair Clarisa Alayeto announces City Council run

  11-12-2024 21:22
  
  Clarisa Alayeto, who currently chairs Bronx Community Board 1, announced Wednesday that she is running for City Council District 8, which covers East Harlem and the South Bronx.Alayeto, who made the announcement on Instagram, aims to take the seat currently held by Diana Ayala, who has been in office since 2018 and is term limited. Alveto recently left a leadership position at DREAM Charter School to work on her campaign. She was born in East Harlem—into a family with deep roots in th
  
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• NYS launches ‘Be Your Own Boss’ campaign to promote licensed professions

  11-12-2024 20:44
  
  In response to a growing gig economy, the New York State Dept. of State recently launched a new campaign to promote jobs that require a state-issued license.   The ‘Be Your Own Boss’ campaign is a public service message to inform New Yorkers about the dozens of licensed professions they can venture into, whether they’re seeking a full career change or flexible part-time work. With its large number of small businesses and diverse workforce, the Bronx is uniqu
  
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• Bronx council member wants to scrap e-scooter program in her district

  11-12-2024 20:44
  
  Republican Council Member Kristy Marmorato called on Mayor Eric Adams to terminate the shared e-scooter program in her Bronx district, arguing that the bikes are often left abandoned all over neighborhood streets and that many of the riders are dangerous and underage.Marmorato, who represents District 13 in the Northeast Bronx, wrote a letter to the mayor—which she posted on social media—claiming that the scooters pose a danger to her constituents and negatively impact their quality
  
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• TD Bank names Ralph Bumbaca new Metro New York operations leader

  11-12-2024 20:00
  
  TD Bank has named Ralph Bumbaca as regional president of Metro New York, a region encompassing locations across New York City, Long Island, Hudson Valley, Upstate New York, Northern New Jersey, and Fairfield County, CT. Based in Manhattan, Bumbaca will oversee commercial and consumer banking operations across approximately 310 stores, as well as lead community involvement initiatives tailored to local needs.His role will also include fostering partnerships with Middle Market Lending, TD Wea
  
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• Fed-up New Yorkers rally at City Hall demanding registration for e-bikes in NYC

  11-12-2024 19:30
  
  Dozens of New Yorkers fed up with reckless e-vehicle riders gathered outside City Hall on Wednesday, demanding licenses for mopeds and e-bikes in NYC.Queens City Council Member Robert Holden spotlighted his 2023 bill, Priscilla’s Law, named after Priscilla Loke, who died after being struck by an e-bike in Manhattan’s Chinatown while on her way to work last year. The legislation would require the city's Department of Transportation (DOT) to register and license all e-mo
  
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• Bronx native and NCAA basketball standout Boogie Fland leads Arkansas to hard-fought win at Madison Square Garden 

  11-12-2024 17:32
  
  Bronx native Johnuel “Boogie” Fland, who plays NCAA basketball for the University of Arkansas as one of the top freshman standouts, lead his team in scoring Tuesday in an exciting 89-87 victory over Michigan at Madison Square Garden. This was the team’s first time playing in the Jimmy V Classic, a doubleheader tournament named for legendary coach Jim Valvano, who died of cancer in 1993 at age 47. It was held at MSG as part of Jimmy V Week, which raises money for cancer res
  
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• Murder in the Bronx: Two arrested for brutally beating man dead in dispute over woman

  11-12-2024 17:10
  
  Bronx detectives have cuffed two suspects in connection with the brutal murder of a man earlier this year following a dispute over a woman, the NYPD announced Tuesday.According to police sources, officers from the 43rd Precinct entered an apartment inside the NYCHA Clason Point Garden houses located at 1975 Lafayette Ave. on May 5.Officers found resident 37-year-old Ramon Luna dead, sitting upright next to a bed; his face had been mangled with serious lacerations. Police said he also suffered a
  
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• Op-Ed | Why I’m putting money back in your pocket

  11-12-2024 14:00
  
  Since COVID, inflation has eaten away at New Yorkers’ incomes. In just the last four years, the price of something as basic as a dozen eggs has more than doubled nationally. Milk costs a dollar more per gallon, hamburger is up nearly two dollars more per pound, and diapers are up by seven dollars a pack.When costs for basic necessities like these skyrocket, it makes putting food on the table so much more difficult. Many New Yorkers still feel the pinch. They know that every dollar counts.
  
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• Melrose Library reopens with restored second floor and modern upgrades

  10-12-2024 23:32
  
  The New York Public Library celebrated the grand reopening of its Melrose branch on Tuesday, unveiling a fully renovated, 110-year-old building that was closed for over three years. The $176 million transformation was part of the Library’s “Carnegie Renovation Program,” an initiative focused on modernizing five historic libraries in under-resourced neighborhoods.“Melrose Library has been a cornerstone for this community, connecting individuals with resources to help them
  
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• NYC to close Floyd Bennett Field migrant shelter, over a dozen other sites

  10-12-2024 18:50
  
  Mayor Eric Adams' office announced Tuesday that the city will close the controversial migrant shelter at Brooklyn's Floyd Bennett Field, along with numerous other sites, over the next couple of months amid a rapid decline in new arrivals.The 2,000-bed tent shelter, which sits on a decommissioned federal airfield in the Marine Park section of Brooklyn, is set to close by Jan. 15, according to City Hall. The tents will be dismantled after the last migrants depart, and the city and state's lease of
  
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• NYC drought: Mayor Adams lifts fireworks and grilling ban after decent November rain – but Big Apple needs more help

  10-12-2024 17:45
  
  Though NYC remains under a drought warning, Mayor Eric Adams lifted the public fireworks and open flames ban on Monday after several recent rainfalls slightly improved the Big Apple's arid situation. Hizzoner instituted the temporary ban on Nov. 18 as the city went through a historic dry spell that saw hundreds of brush fires break out across the five boroughs. But in recent weeks, the city has had a good amount of rainfall that saturated the bone-dry landscape. Between Nov. 21 and 30, 
  
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• Man fatally struck by Bronx subway train Tuesday morning: cops

  10-12-2024 17:25
  
  A man was fatally struck by a subway train in the Bronx early Tuesday morning, police said.
  Officers from the 48th Precinct and the NYPD Transit Bureau responded to a 911 call of a person in need of help at the Tremont Avenue station of the B and D line, located at East Tremont Avenue and Grand Concourse, at around 8:39 a.m. on Dec. 10.Law enforcement sources said the victim, described as a Black man of an unknown age, was on the roadbed of the tracks as the northbound D train was entering the s
  
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• Kids Comic Con at Bronx Community College draws hundreds of young superheroes

  10-12-2024 17:25
  
  On Saturday, hundreds flocked to Kids’ Comic Con at Bronx Community College for a day filled with stories, costumes, games and fun. The event has been held at the college annually since 2007, with the exception of only two years. Alex Simmons, a writer and lifelong comic fan who founded the event, said Kids' Comic Con was founded because he noticed more and more gore and explicit content at conventions he attended over the years. Furthermore, Simmons said his original idea to have eve
  
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• Op-Ed | Continuing to keep New Yorkers safe

  10-12-2024 17:00
  
  Since day one, this administration has been committed to making New York City a safer, more affordable city. And we have fought to ensure that New Yorkers can pursue their dreams by improving quality of life.  New Yorkers have raised their concerns about public safety across the five boroughs — they asked for more cops on our streets and for us to address the issues that affect their livability. We listened and went to work. We have prioritized the safety issues that communities have
  
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• What’s happening | concerts, holiday events and more

  10-12-2024 16:10
  
  Riverdale Children’s Theatre’s “Santa Claus: The Musical”Friday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m.St. Barnabas Elementary School, 413 E. 241st St.$15Catch this heartwarming family-friendly play on the holiday season from the Riverdale Children’s Theatre. Join Santa, Mrs. Claus and more on a fun holiday journey. The cast includes 30 talented young actors from the Bronx and Yonkers.For more information, visit https://www.riverdaletheatre.org/rct-barnabas-santa-musical.html.Westche
  
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• It’s history: MTA’s last commemorative MetroCards features NYC influencers

  10-12-2024 16:05
  
  Get 'em while you still can! The MTA is now selling limited edition MetroCards featuring iconic New York content creators through a partnership with social media giant Instagram.The new cards are the last of their kind as the state agency moves toward using OMNY, a contactless way for riders to pay for buses and trains in NYC.The 75,000 commemorative cards, available at 12 subway stations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx, feature content creators who have built their social media pre
  
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• ‘Tenants not tourists’: Debate rages over NYC bill to change short-term rental legislation, expand Airbnb offerings

  09-12-2024 22:51
  
  A coalition of housing advocates and renters launched on Monday “Tenants Not Tourists,” a campaign to challenge New York City Council’s recent introduction of a bill that critics say threatens to exacerbate the city’s housing crisis.During a heated rally outside of City Hall on Dec. 9, the coalition of representatives from various housing organizations voiced strong opposition to the measure, urging the City Council to reject it and protect the city’s scarce housing
  
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• NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx Hospital observe National Injury Prevention Day

  09-12-2024 22:49
  
  NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi |North Central Bronx Hospital marked National Injury Prevention Day on Monday, Nov. 18.The hospital was joined in recognition of the day by Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, representatives from the "Stop the Bleed," and members of Vision Zerio initiatives. Hospital personnel also participated along with Stand Up to Violence, Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinators and others.[caption id="attachment_117135" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Photo courtesy of NY
  
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• Former students hold memorial for longtime Monroe High School teacher Tom Porton

  09-12-2024 22:38
  
  Over the weekend, graduates of James Monroe High School in the 1970s, 80s and 90s gathered in memory of Tom Porton, a beloved longtime English teacher and student activities coordinator who died earlier this year.Porton, who was inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame in 1995, touched the lives of countless students in his almost 50-year career. Many former students who adored him turned out even though they hadn’t seen him in decades.Porton died July 12 at age 74 after a period o
  
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• Mayor unveils program to address violent crime on 10 targeted NYC blocks, including 5 in the Bronx

  09-12-2024 22:23
  
  Mayor Eric Adams and Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Chauncey Parker announced a pilot program Monday that strategically targets high-crime streets in a multi-agency effort to address longstanding needs and problems. The program, dubbed Every Block Counts, was launched in October with a specific focus on residential blocks within two NYPD precincts known for having the highest number of violent crimes, in particular shootings, over the past five years.The pilot program targets five blocks wi
  
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• Bronx community honors beloved football coach with candlelight vigil at Williamsbridge Oval

  09-12-2024 21:39
  
  A Bronx football team and local residents gathered Friday for a candlelight vigil in an outpouring of love and grief to honor Dwight Downer, a friend, role model and local leader, who died after being struck by a vehicle in Baychester last week. Dozens of current and former athletes—along with fellow coaches, family and friends—came together at the Williamsbridge Oval football field to mourn his passing.Downer, or ‘Coach D’ as he was affectionally known, volunteered his t
  
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• Zeta Charter Schools celebrate National Computer Science Education Week with ‘Drop Everything and Code’ event

  09-12-2024 21:20
  
  All 3,200 Pre-K through seventh grade students across the seven Zeta Charter Schools on five campuses in the Bronx and Upper Manhattan came together to celebrate National Computer Science Education Week with a "Drop Everything and Code" event on Friday, Dec. 6.[caption id="attachment_117109" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Photo courtesy of Zeta Charter Schools[/caption]The initiative aims to inspire students to dive deeper into the world of computer science while also equipping them with critic
  
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• Hochul proposes giving New Yorkers one-time stimulus checks to offset cost of inflation

  09-12-2024 19:00
  
  Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled on Monday a proposal to give 8.6 million New Yorkers stimulus checks of between $300 and $500 to offset the strain of inflation in recent years.Hochul, during a Dec. 9 press conference at the Bronx's Co-Op City housing complex, said that under her proposal, a one-time $300 "Inflation Refund" would go to single New York taxpayers earning up to $150,000 annually and $500 to joint filers bringing in up to $300,000 a year. She said the total $3 billion in direct payments w
  
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• Morris Park Community Association holds Christmas party

  09-12-2024 17:40
  
  The Morris Park Community Association ushered in the holiday season with its annual Christmas party on Friday, Dec. 6.[caption id="attachment_117099" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Photo courtesy of the Morris Park Community Association[/caption]The festive gathering brought together organization members, family, friends, and notable guests, including Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, Council Member Kristy Marmorato and Assemblymember John Zaccaro Jr. 
  
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• Column: Five benefits you can apply online for at SSA.gov

  07-12-2024 23:08
  
  We continue to make it easier for you to access our programs and benefits. Our website – www.SSA.gov – offers a convenient way to apply online for benefits.You can apply for: Retirement or Spouse's Benefits – You must be at least 61 years and 9 months and want your benefits to start in no more than 4 months. Apply at www.ssa.gov/retirement. Disability Benefits – You can use our online application at www.ssa.gov/disability to apply for disability benefits if you:- Are age
  
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• NYC Missing Persons Day event held in Bronx for the first time, offering hope and answers to families

  07-12-2024 23:06
  
  NYC Missing Persons Day was held in the Bronx on Dec. 6, marking the first time the annual event was held outside of Manhattan since its launch in 2014. According to information from NamUS, a public database of missing persons, as many as 600,000 people in the U.S. are reported missing each year. At the same time, more than 11,000 sets of unidentified human remains are held in offices throughout the country just waiting to be matched up.Currently in New York City, there is not a standout tr
  
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• NCAA basketball star and Bronx native Boogie Fland to play tournament at Madison Square Garden

  07-12-2024 22:47
  
  Bronx native Johnuel “Boogie” Fland, who plays basketball for the University of Arkansas as one of the top freshman standouts, is headed to Madison Square Garden on Tuesday for a tournament game he called “must-see TV.” “It’s gonna be electric,” said Fland in an interview with the Bronx Times. The Jimmy V Classic — a doubleheader tournament named for legendary coach Jim Valvano, who died of cancer in 1993 at age 47 — will be played
  
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• Woman in Bronx struck and killed by tow truck driver in hit-and-run collision: cops

  07-12-2024 14:57
  
  Police in the Bronx are looking for the tow truck operator who struck and killed a woman outside a hospital in a hit-and-run collision early on Saturday morning.Law enforcement sources said the deadly incident happened at the corner of Seddon Street and St. Raymond Avenue, steps away from Montefiore Westchester Square Hospital, at about 12:15 a.m. on Dec. 7.Based on a preliminary investigation, police learned that the victim, a 56-year-old woman, was struck as she crossed at the intersection by
  
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• Midtown assassin: NYPD retraces steps of gunman who executed healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, recover backpack in Central Park

  07-12-2024 01:05
  
  Police say they have recovered the backpack belonging to the Midtown assassin who executed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson after retracing his steps leading up to Wednesday's shocking killing.The NYPD now believes the hooded killer fled the Big Apple via a bus out of the Port Authority Bus Terminal. While police say they have still yet to identify or locate the gunman, NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny says detectives have been able to track his moments from the moment he arrived in Manh
  
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