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MTA bus crash leaves vehicle dangling off Bronx overpass; driver rescued safely

By Emily Swanson

The Bronx Defenders launched a coalition with exonerated New Yorkers, advocates, and other public defenders to protect "Kalief's Law," named for the Bronx man who died by suicide in 2015 after being wrongfully imprisoned on Rikers Island for three years.

Bronx Defenders form alliance to protect New York evidence sharing requirements

By Sadie Brown

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South Bronx officials push back against city’s plan for massive migrant shelter

By Emily Swanson

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The Bronx Zoo offers several gift packages with the name-a-roach tradition.

Bronx Zoo’s Valentine’s Day tradition returns: Name a cockroach after your ex

By Sadie Brown

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Three Bronx Catholic schools to close amid financial struggles and declining enrollment

By Emily Swanson

Former Comptroller Scott Stringer (left), Mayor Eric Adams (center), and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo (right).

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Stringer poll has him leading current Dem mayoral field, but throws win to Cuomo if he jumps in

New York City Youth Increasingly Hawking Candy On Subways

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NYC’s undocumented subway vendors: Struggles, survival and the fear of deportation

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Bronx County Bar president Sergio Villaverde aims to reform courts and strengthen community ties

By Emily Swanson

NYC DOT and Bronx officials attended a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate street improvement projects in Soundview.

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DOT and Bronx officials celebrate Soundview street safety upgrades amid calls for greater action

By Sadie Brown

NYS Attorney General Letitia James

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AG Letitia James urges Senate to reject Laken Riley Act, citing threats to due process and public safety

By Emily Swanson

A Bronx P.E. was arrested at an elementary school for children with autism for allegedly exposing himself to students.

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Bronx elementary school teacher arrested for allegedly exposing himself to students

By Sadie Brown

NYPD officer at NYC subway turnstile

AMNY

amNewYork Metro poll: Do you feel safe riding the subways?

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Transit

Historic Bronx subway station gets makeover and is now ADA-accessible

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

Former City Comptroller Scott Stringer

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FIRST ON amNY: Stringer to release plan to build 20,000 affordable homes in 5 years as he officially launches mayoral bid

ProXtracts was issued the first tier one cannabis processing license in New York City and plans to start producing this spring in Morris Park.

NYC’s first tier one cannabis facility opening in the Bronx this spring

By Sadie Brown

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Trump’s second term sparks fear among New York’s immigrant communities as deportation plans loom

More from Around NYC

Has the Tripledemic of Flu, Norovirus and RSV Hit Your Family? Advice From a Top Pediatrician

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Has the Tripledemic of Flu, Norovirus and RSV Hit Your Family? Advice From a Top Pediatrician

Daily commuters shared their opinions on Congestion Pricing and where they'd like to see the funds go.

Commuters weigh in on New York City’s congestion pricing plans to improve citywide transportation services

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Neela Mukherjee Lockel, President and CEO of EAC Network

Members of Griot Circle at the organization's space at 25 Flatbush Ave. prior to leaving the location in 2022.

Griot Circle, hub for NYC’s LGBTQ older adults of color, returns home to downtown Brooklyn