This week’s edition of The Bronx Times Reporter offers readers a blend of news and events happening across the borough, from local developments to community celebrations. Here are some of the top stories covered in the March 28–April 3, 2025 edition (Volume 45, Number 13):
Community Board 10 votes down Bally’s casino proposal
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In a heated and chaotic meeting, Community Board 10 voted 29–5 against Bally’s proposal to build a hotel-casino complex on parkland in Ferry Point Park.
State of the Borough: Bronx BP Vanessa Gibson lays out bold vision
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Borough President Vanessa Gibson delivered her 2025 State of the Borough address at Lehman College, pledging investments in jobs, small businesses, healthcare, infrastructure and revitalization projects like the Kingsbridge Armory and Morris Park business district.
Yankee Stadium’s 2025 food lineup hits a home run
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New flavors arrive at Yankee Stadium this season, with Bronx chef Christian Petroni debuting a Mister Softee sundae and tiramisu, alongside new offerings from Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, Caribbean Food Delights, Nuchas empanadas, and more. Fans can now pair their baseball experience with local culinary flair.
Preston High School community rallies to save school
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Hundreds of Preston High School students, alumni, and parents marched through Throggs Neck during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, protesting the school’s planned closure. Supporters wore maroon and white, chanting “Don’t take our school away” and urging the Sisters of the Divine Compassion to reconsider.
Displaced Wallace Avenue tenants eligible for federal loans—but many aren’t celebrating
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Tenants affected by a January fire at 2910 Wallace Avenue can apply for low-interest disaster loans through the SBA, Governor Kathy Hochul announced. But tenant leader Yolanda Richardson criticized the measure as inadequate, calling instead for grants and housing vouchers.
Opinion and Editorials
Editorial: Going at it alone on MTA funding
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In light of potential federal cuts, The Bronx Times editorial board calls on New York State to fully fund the MTA’s $68.5 billion capital plan to ensure the future of public transit.
Council Member Amanda Farías: Bronx can lead the green economy
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Farías highlights Local Law 97 compliance and how Bronx property owners and tenants can decarbonize their buildings and benefit from energy-efficient upgrades and workforce training programs.
Youth and Technology
Council Member Salamanca gives out 355 laptops to NYPD Explorers
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In recognition of service and leadership, Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr. distributed Dell laptops to Bronx Explorers through the NYC Council’s Digital Inclusion Program, in partnership with the Bronx Community Foundation and NYPD Community Affairs.
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