About the Author

Amira McKee
Amira McKee is an editorial intern at the Bronx Times. As a second-year student at Columbia University, Amira is deputy city news editor at the Columbia Daily Spectator. Much of her writing surrounds community advocacy, with a focus on surveillance, policing and housing and health inequity. Outside of her work, Amira can be found writing, drinking coffee and cooking for friends and family.
News
Permits filed for 7-story residential building with 31 units in West Farms
Broadway celebrates free Juneteenth concert
NYC Mayor’s Race: Lander says primary is a 3-way contest after getting support of NY Times-convened panel
Bronx daughter of slain officer wins City Council support in pension fight
Bally’s Bronx casino bid gains momentum as Council passes parkland resolution
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