Bronx Times News Headlines Archive for July 2, 2025

U.S. Respresentative Ritchie Torres, Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson State Assembly Member Landon Dais and nonprofit partners and small farms gathered to warn about the potential devastating impacts that the proposed $300 million in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could have on families in the Bronx.

Health

Bronx leaders rally against proposed $300B SNAP cut, warn of devastating local impact

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

People holding purple union signs behind man in black suit at podium

AMNY

NYC Mayor’s Race: Mamdani rallies with new labor supporters who once backed Cuomo in general election show of force

mold

Health

The Bronx was the moldiest borough in NYC in 2024: report

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

traffic deaths

Transit

Bronx traffic deaths drop 43% as city hits record-low fatalities in first half of 2025

By Christian Murray Conversation…

Council Member Pierina Sanchez, Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz, and NYC Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa cut the ribbon to officially reopen Strong Street Playground in Kingsbridge Heights following a $3.04 million renovation.

Bronx playground gets major makeover with $3M investment

By Christian Murray Conversation…

Justin Sanchez a 33-year-old progressive candidate running on a slogan of "cleaning up the damn streets" won the 2025 Democratic Primary election in round four of the ranked choice voting tallies released on Tuesday.

Politics

Justin Sanchez takes District 17, goes on to general election

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

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