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
Bronx leaders rally against proposed $300B SNAP cut, warn of devastating local impact
Bronx traffic deaths drop 43% as city hits record-low fatalities in first half of 2025
Bronx playground gets major makeover with $3M investment
Million dollar potties: Five new modular restrooms open in NYC parks topped $1 million each to install
NYC Mayor’s Race: Trump says he’ll ‘arrest’ Mamdani over potential ICE interference, praises Adams’ reelection bid
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