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Health

U.S. Reps Torres and Emmer introduce bill to expand mental health services

By Emily Swanson

Larry Taylor, a disabled Vietnam veteran, wants to vend on Allerton Avenue and White Plains Road -- but is battling DSNY over licensing issues. Enforcement comes through so regularly that he always keeps backup merchandise nearby. Photo Emily Swanson

Allerton

Allerton street vendors, including military veterans, continue to clash with DSNY

By Emily Swanson

Man in critical condition after shooting at Throggs Neck NYCHA building

By Emily Swanson

Assemblymember Joyner, pictured above in 2020 at a press conference with BronxCare staff, announced her resignation on Jan. 4. Photo Jason Cohen

Claremont

Bronx Assembly member Latoya Joyner announces resignation

By Emily Swanson

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Health

State report shows that food insecurity affects 39% of Bronx adults

By Emily Swanson

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Co-op City

New law championed by Bronx electeds prohibits digital billboards in Co-Op City

By Emily Swanson

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

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