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The final days of 2023 saw three apartment fire fatalities in the Bronx.

Three die in separate Bronx housing fires: FDNY

By Emily Swanson

New paint, ramps and pavement aim to increase safety on the parkway, pictured on Dec. 28, 2023. Photo Emily Swanson

After years of work, Pelham Parkway phase 2 reconstruction is complete

By Emily Swanson

At the Christmas Day game, New York Knicks legend Carmelo Anthony surprised the Pena family with a $30,000 check from the Garden of Dreams Foundation. Photo courtesy MSG Sports

Bronx family surprised with a $30K gift at Knicks’ Christmas game

By Emily Swanson

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The Bronx’s 2023 year in review | Part II

By Emily Swanson

Native Bronxite Clarisa Alayeto, 41, was elected chairperson of Bronx Community Board 1 on Nov. 30. CB1 covers the South Bronx neighborhoods of Mott Haven, Melrose and Port Morris.

CB1 votes out Arline Parks, elects new chairperson Clarisa Alayeto

By Emily Swanson

Lithium-ion batteries have been linked to 14 deaths across the city. Photo courtesy FDNY

Melrose

Lithium-ion batteries likely to blame for Chinese restaurant fire in Melrose

By Emily Swanson

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Allerton

Beloved Allerton street vendor shut down by city four times, highlighting issue of inconsistent enforcement

By Emily Swanson

The rotunda of Bronx Borough Hall was transformed into a beauty spa offering free manicures, haircuts, massages, facials, and makeup to women who are survivors of domestic violence, on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023.

PHOTOS | Survivors get the full treatment at Gibson’s domestic violence awareness spa day

By Emily Swanson

Angellyh Yambo's mother and father, along with Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark, address the press following the sentencing of Jeremiah Ryan, whose stray bullet killed the 16-year-old in 2022. Photo Emily Swanson

Breaking

Angellyh Yambo’s killer sentenced to 15 years to life for murder

By Emily Swanson

Borough President Vanessa Gibson welcomes new community board members at Lehman College on Tuesday, Sept. 5. Photo Emily Swanson

Bronx community boards swear in 145 new members

By Emily Swanson

Icahn 7 middle school, located inside P.S. 107 in Soundview. Photo Emily Swanson

Icahn Charter Schools superintendent resigns following staffing controversy

By Emily Swanson

NYPD Neighborhood Safety Teams officers wear black uniforms with white lettering and drive unmarked cars. They are responsible for engaging with residents in an effort to combat gun violence. Photo Dean Moses

Fordham

Bronx teen claims he was unlawfully searched by NYPD

By Emily Swanson

Students collaborated in high-tech and low-tech ways to create their original video game. Photo Other Possible Games staff

Mott Haven

Game on: Hostos internship offers paid video game design course, the first of its kind in New York

By Emily Swanson

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Belmont

Pedestrian struck and killed by truck in Belmont area: cops

By Emily Swanson

Noel Valerio, a South Bronx native who oversees the Client Emergency Fund for the Bronx Defenders, spoke about his family's own experience fighting through the legal system. Photo Emily Swanson

Courts

Bronx Defenders celebrate 10 years of giving clients cash for immediate needs

By Emily Swanson

Icahn 7 Elementary School, located inside P.S. 93 in Soundview. Photo Emily Swanson

Soundview

Icahn 7 Charter School administration, teachers clash over contracts during drama-filled last day of class

By Emily Swanson

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