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Ashlynn Perez

Ashlynn Perez is a University of Missouri-Columbia student and contributor at the Bronx Times.

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Housing

Bronx foreclosures reach highest peak in four years with 43 filings: report

By Ashlynn Perez Conversation…
Homerun sculpture
Politics

Week in Rewind: Earthquake rattles the city, Bronx majority votes for Biden in primary, pols take aim at unlicensed cannabis shops and more

Compiled by Ashlynn Perez Conversation…
Bronx resident and Williamsbridge Center patient Karen Reid smiles for a photo. Reid was declared cancer-free on April 2.
Community

Bronx patient ‘spreads her light’ with residents and staff at Williamsbridge Center nursing home

By Ashlynn Perez Conversation…
Closeup of a chef at a street food market preparing a taco. Bronx Night Market.
Around Town

BT Weekender: Five things to do in the Bronx this weekend

By Ashlynn Perez Conversation…
John Chell, NYPD chief of patrol, announces on Monday, March 25, 2024, that the department will be deploying more officers into the subways to combat fare evasion.
Health

Week in Rewind: Faith leaders respond to housing act, NYPD aims to stop fare evasion, nonprofit to build diabetes institute and more

Compiled by Ashlynn Perez Conversation…
Easter decoration with crafted Easter bunny and eggs in the wicker basket. Spring Easter composition.
Around Town

BT Weekender: Five things to do in the Bronx this weekend

By Ashlynn Perez Conversation…
Diabetes
Health

South Bronx nonprofit plans to build diabetes training institute after receiving $2 million grant

By Ashlynn Perez Conversation…
Willie Colon speaks during the HBCU College Rair at the BronxWorks Betances Community Center on Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Education

Week in Rewind: AOC gets primary challenger, riders react to National Guard in subways, HBCU fair comes to Bronx, tenants rally for state legislation and more

Compiled by Ashlynn Perez Conversation…
Easter eggs painted in pastel multicolored tones
Around Town

BT Weekender: Five things to do in the Bronx this weekend

By Ashlynn Perez Conversation…
Vincenta Roddey shares her thoughts on Governor Kathy Hochul's plan to send the National Guard into the subway system. Roddey has worked for MTA for 27 years.
Transit

How do Bronx riders and MTA employees feel about the National Guard coming into the subways?

By Ashlynn Perez & Jill Tuthill Conversation…
Throggs Neck St. Patrick's Day parade
Community

Week in Rewind: Bronx celebrates St. Patty’s, Marble Hill fire injures 10, AOC announces $7.5 million in funding for Bronx renovations, new South Bronx dispensary and more

Compiled by Ashlynn Perez Conversation…
Bronx zoo
Around Town

BT Weekender: Five things to do in the Bronx this weekend

By Ashlynn Perez Conversation…
rent
Morris Heights

Average Bronx rent increased by 1.53% during February: report

By Ashlynn Perez Conversation…
Coins stack on a balance scale.
News

Bronx households spend 62% of income on bills, more than 20% higher than national average: Report

By Ashlynn Perez Conversation…
City Council Member Althea Stevens addresses the public at a town hall in Morris Heights on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, with council colleague Rita Joseph.
Community

Week in Rewind: Bronxites push against education budget cuts, pols push energy efficiency legislation, Jewish photography displayed at Hostos Community College and more

Compiled by Ashlynn Perez Conversation…
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the Throggs Neck St. Patrick's Day Parade this Sunday.
Morris Heights

BT Weekender: Five things to do in the Bronx this weekend

By Ashlynn Perez Conversation…
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July 20, 11 am

Overlapping Empires: A Solo Exhibition by Samantha Box
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July 26, 3 pm

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Join EmblemHealth and the Committee for
July 28, 2 pm

Committee for Hispanic Children and Families Food Pantry
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July 29, 6 pm

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  • DSC_7777NYC Council gives itself an 18.2% raise — but Mamdani and Menin say no thanks
  • Just in time for Summer Open Streets, NYC DOT unveils permanent safety upgrades on Decatur Avenue
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