Bronx Times News Headlines Archive for August 22, 2025

Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani

AMNY

NYC Mayor’s Race: Mamdani posts strong general election fundraising haul, while Cuomo and Adams lag behind

AMNY

Mayor Adams says ‘hell no’ to stepping down amid latest bribery charges against ex-top aides

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Housing

Permits filed for 3-story residential building with ten units in Pelham Gardens

By Ethan Marshall

high bridge

Vacant lots near High Bridge cleaned after yearslong battle with owner

By Emily Swanson

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Column

Column: Bronx Beat nominated for an Emmy for the second year in a row

By Jilleen Barrett

Older Bronxites gathered Thursday at the PSS Davidson Center in Morrisania to celebrate National Senior Citizens Day, where a coalition of city agencies announced the expansion of a digital literacy program into older adult centers and affordable housing developments in the Bronx.

NYC expands digital literacy program to Bronx and Upper Manhattan on Senior Citizens Day

By Sadie Brown

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Community Service

Photos: Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church holds food pantry distribution

By Ethan Marshall and Jewel Webber

orchard beach pavilion

Landmarks Preservation Commission reviewing proposed revisions for Orchard Beach Pavilion

By Ethan Marshall

mount saint vincent

$1.73 million grant awarded to University of Mount Saint Vincent to support STEM students of low income and strong academic performance

By Ethan Marshall

backpack

Community Service

Photos: 47th Precinct holds backpack and school supply giveaway

By Ethan Marshall

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Community Service

Photos: Bronxwood International Church of God holding food pantry distributions Wednesdays and Saturdays

By Ethan Marshall and Jewel Webber

Amanda Septimo

PoliticsNY

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Assembly Member Amanda Septimo

backpack

Community Service

Photos: Senator Rivera hosts backpack giveaway and resource fair

By Ethan Marshall and Jewel Webber

health

Community Service

BP Gibson’s office hosts annual Back-to-School Health and Literacy Fair

By Ethan Marshall

Law enforcement shut down an illegal cannabis operation out of Mott Haven on Thursday, seizing about 2,000 lbs of cannabis products and arresting 11 people.

NYC Sheriffs bust massive Bronx illegal cannabis operation for the second time, seize $5 million in product

By Sadie Brown

More from Around NYC

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)

Ronnie_Eldridge on the set of "Keeping Relevant."

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