Bronx Times News Headlines Archive for August 29, 2025

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Housing

Permits filed for residential building with 38 units in Crotona Park East

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

The Bronx Defenders' office at East 161st Street and Elton Ave.

Bronx Defenders Union accuses management of wrongful termination and union-busting

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Sports

Yankees’ Summer Night Lights program concludes 2025 season

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

Elissa Carmona of the Morrisania Band Project won a $20,000 grant to support Sing with SOUL, her music-wellness program for older adults.

Arts & Entertainment

Bronx singer Elissa Carmona wins $20K grant for music-wellness program

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

Leaders from NYC Heath gave out Naloxone kits Wednesday, at a resource fair in St. Mary's Park ahead of Overdose Awareness Day. Bronx residents learned how to use the life-saving nasal spray to reverse an opioid overdose.

The Hub

Ahead of Overdose Awareness Day, South Bronx resource fair focuses on life saving tools

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

Mayor Eric Adams speaking with people in the Bronx after rash of shootings

AMNY

Mayor Adams pledges more cops and violence interrupters amid uptick in Bronx shootings

More from Around NYC

Performers

New York Family

Festivals and Fairs in Westchester: August 2026

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Horror in Queens: Gunman allegedly shoots family, sets fire to home, cops say

Schneps Podcasts

Jeffrey Finkle, Chair Emeritus of WellLife Network, on Leadership, Legacy & Community Impact

Heather Matarazzo.

Heather Matarazzo, Thank You For Coming Out