Bronx Times News Headlines Archive for October 16, 2025

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AMNY

NYC MAYOR’S DEBATE: Mamdani and Cuomo get personal, Sliwa hits them both in fierce showdown

Arts & Entertainment

Power Women of the Bronx to celebrate trailblazing leaders at Villa Barone

By Bronx Times

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Oct. 8. The Governor has slammed President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans after news broke that SNAP benefits may not be fully covered this November amid an ongoing Government shutdown. Photo: Susan Watts/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul

AMNY

Hochul slams Trump and Congressional Republicans over threat to end SNAP benefits due to ‘insufficient funds’ for food program

The Cross Bronx Expressway's Five Bridges Project will no longer consider adding a traffic diversion structure, the state announced Thursday October 9 following months of protests and rallies from Bronx stakeholders opposing the additional structure.

Cross Bronx Expressway coalition celebrates a win as state rolls back plans for “traffic diversion structure”

By Sadie Brown

Mayor Adams and NYPD brass speak about formation of new domestic violence unit

AMNY

NYPD makes major investment in battling domestic violence, assigning 450 cops to specialized unit

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Business

EXCLUSIVE: Bally’s discusses proposed gaming tax rates and local investment as MGM unexpectedly drops casino bid

By Emily Swanson

The New York City Department of Transportation officially opened the newest electric vehicle charging station in the borough, Wednesday. The site offers EV drivers four fast chargers (

Transit

Electric Vehicles in the Bronx are charging ahead as the city installs a new fast charging station

By Sadie Brown and Emily Swanson

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AMNY

Bronx drill rapper shot dead while leaving parole office, law enforcement sources say

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New York Family

10 Festive Family-Friendly Purim Events in Westchester

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Op-Ed | Have a child turning three or four this year? Apply to 3-K or Pre-K today

Assemblyman Steve Stern

Schneps Podcasts

A Conversation with Assemblyman Steve Stern of New York’s 10th District

Lambda Lounge and Club Lambda are owned by 2022 Impact Award winners Charles Hughes and Richard Solomon.

Brooklyn-based Club Lambda set to permanently close