Bronx Times News Headlines Archive for May 22, 2025

Bronx man surrenders in beating of off-duty cop in Jackson Heights, accomplice remains at large: NYPD

By bparry Conversation…

Speaker Mike Johnson and President Trump discuss budget bill that cuts Medicaid, SNAP

AMNY

NY Democrats sound alarm on Medicaid, SNAP cuts in Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ that passed Republican-led House

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Yankees

Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. raises nearly $200K in second annual fashion to benefit underserved youths and families

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

For rent sign at NYC apartment house

AMNY

Experts warn of deteriorating rent-stabilized housing stock as NYC Rent Guidelines Board weighs hikes

health fair

Photos: Montefiore Wakefield hosts community health fair featuring maternal and child health education resources

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

Passengers wait for the Metro-North in July 2023.

Editorial: Let’s lower Metro-North and LIRR fares for New York City residents

By Assembly Member George Alvarez Conversation…

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Music

NY Philharmonic to perform in Van Cortlandt Park as part of free citywide concert series

By Christian Murray Conversation…

he Bronx Zoo will officially reopen its famed World of Darkness exhibit on Saturday, July 12, offering visitors a chance to experience the lives of nocturnal creatures in an immersive, reverse-light environment.

Arts & Entertainment

Bronx Zoo to reopen iconic ‘World of Darkness’ exhibit on July 12

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

Comptroller candidate Justin Brannan in TV ad

AMNY

Ad war in NYC comptroller’s race heats up as Brannan hits the airwaves with first TV spots

Aftermath of the Washington, D.C., killing of two Israeli embassy staff, in New York

AMNY

NYC steps up security at Jewish institutions following fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy workers

Four contenders have emerged in the 2025 race to represent district 17 in the South Bronx.

Politics

Bronx Council District 17 race heats up as four candidates vie to replace Salamanca

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

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Elderly woman, 89, assaulted at Bronx bus stop; police searching for two suspects

By Christian Murray Conversation…

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Kids & Education

26 Cardinal Spellman High School students inducted into the National Honor Society

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

health fair

Health

Photos: Bronx CB11 holds health fair for community members

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

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New York Family

Ice Skating Returns to Prospect Park’s LeFrak Center

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is set to announce an expansion of New York City's community-based gun violence prevention program in three Brooklyn and Manhattan neighborhoods, directing $4.8 million in previously budgeted funding toward organizations that work to stop shootings before they happen, amNewYork has learned.

EXCLUSIVE: Mamdani to expand gun violence prevention program in Bushwick, Harlem and Washington Heights

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