Bronx Times News Headlines Archive for February 25, 2026

The Cross Bronx Expressway.

AMNY

Bronx advocates urge Mamdani to restart Tremont Avenue busway project as alternative to state Cross Bronx plan

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Politics

Mother of Dylan Contreras attends State of the Union as guest of Senator Chuck Schumer

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Op-Ed

Opinion | The Bronx needs action on crime, housing and safety

By Aboubakar Amadou and Bakary Camara Conversation…

Van Cortlandt House Museum in Riverdale.

AMNY

NYC Parks Department agrees to make Van Cortlandt House Museum accessible in settlement

The Bronx’s only blood donation center opens in Throggs Neck

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Housing

Housing lottery closing soon for 19 units at Grant TPT Apartments in Morrisania, rent starts at $1,477

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

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Kids & Education

Bronx resident selected to receive prestigious scholarship for occupational/‌physical therapy program

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

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Veterans

Devil Dog USA launches legislative effort aimed at providing assistance to veterans

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

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Assemblymember Yudelka Tapia and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield hold event focused on heart health

By Ethan Marshall and Jewel Webber Conversation…

TD Bank volunteers and Bike New York instructors pose in front of a newly-built bike.

Community Service

Bike New York brings permanent fleet to JHS 118, expanding youth cycling access in the Bronx

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

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PoliticsNY

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres

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Op-Ed

Opinion | Are you loan ready?

By Winston Peters Conversation…

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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.

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