Bronx Times News Headlines Archive for August 19, 2024

Gilson Garcia (far left), seen here with his sister and father in an undated photo, died of a fentanyl overdose on Oct. 31, 2022, in a cell at the Anna M. Kross Center while his brother Gilberto Garcia (far right), tried to safe his life.

AMNY

Family of Rikers Island detainee who died of drug overdose sues city and mayor over ‘coverup’

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Community Celebration

Urban Health Plan’s 50th anniversary celebrated with street co-naming ceremony

By Ethan Marshall

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News

Man performs lewd act in front of teenage girl on 5 train in Bronx: NYPD

By Christian Murray

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Creative Bronx student gains career experience with Project Communications

By Emily Swanson

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Community Celebration

Edenwald Old Timers Reunion Day celebrated by residents

By Jewel Webber and Ethan Marshall

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Community members gather to enjoy Co-op City Health Awareness event

By Jewel Webber and Ethan Marshall

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Bronx Animal Care Center remains on schedule to open in 2025, Officials hold ‘Topping Off’ ceremony

By Christian Murray

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AMNY

Clay Holmes still has Yankees closer role, for now, after 10th blown save

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Mall at Bay Plaza celebrates tenth anniversary with school supplies giveaway

By Jewel Webber and Ethan Marshall

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Business

Artificial intelligence to be showcased at Bronx Chamber of Commerce’s upcoming gala

By Ethan Marshall

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“Historic” Metro-North vote brings big wins for East Bronx infrastructure: Pols

By Emily Swanson

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Business

Column: Four Business Improvement Districts receive funds to improve websites

By Jilleen Barrett

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NYC Is Dropping Speed Limits to 15 MPH Near Every School Young boy walks across a city crosswalk carrying a guitar bag, heading to music lesson or school amid urban buildings and traffic

New York Family

NYC Is Dropping Speed Limits to 15 MPH in School Zones

Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaking at function celebrating Irish heritage ahead of St. Patrick's Day

After Mamdani’s Irish unity dodge, a labor ally says St. Patrick’s Day will begin with a history lesson

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Schneps Podcasts

Michelle Stoddart is the Senior Vice President of Community Development and Public Affairs for Resorts World New York City (RWNY)

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Ronnie Eldridge, longtime LGBTQ ally, NY civic leader, and TV host, dies at 95