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Four South Bronx apartment buildings joining community solar, saving residents money on electric bills

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

Ex-CUNY professor Danny Shaw (front), a longtime South Bronx resident, with his two sons, ages 17 and 22.

Former Bronx boxer fighting CUNY firing he claims was due to stance on Israel-Hamas War

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

Amaurys Grullon of Bronx Native collaborated with NYC Votes to engage Bronxites through merch, social media and events.

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Bronx County 18-year-olds have state’s lowest voter registration rate: report

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Bronx Defenders union authorizes potential strike

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

A train approaches on the tracks as passengers wait on the platform. Photo also shows an MTA ticket machine and a sign that says "To New York" on the platform.

Bronx Metro-North proposal receives vote of approval from City Planning Commission

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

Firefighters at the scene of a three-alarm fire in Port Morris on July 1, 2024.

Three-alarm fire in Port Morris injures four firefighters: FDNY

By Emily Swanson and Lloyd Mitchell Conversation…

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Health

New program launching in Bronx hospitals aimed at youth suicide prevention

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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‘A really special institution’: New two-year college opening in Riverdale this fall

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Politics

‘I have work to do’: George Latimer on representing the Bronx

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

each Coalition led a successful voter engagement effort in Westchester County that almost certainly tipped the scales for George Latimer, who defeated incumbent U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman in the Democratic primary election on June 25, 2024.

Politics

Successful mobilization effort for Jewish voters in Westchester County made major impact in Latimer/‌Bowman congressional primary

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Incumbent Bronx Assemblymembers win Democratic primary races

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Progressives lose Bowman, win AOC in ultra-hyped Bronx primary cycle

By Camille Botello & Emily Swanson Conversation…

Kevin Benoit, founder of Parle Endeavors, with the winners of the Bronx preliminary round of the second annual Teen Poetry Slam on June 15, 2024. Four of the five teens are from the Bronx.

Bronx teen poets compete in Parlé Endeavors Teen Poetry Slam

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Bronx middle school math teacher wins $20K education award

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

Jonathan Soto, left, debates incumbent Assembly Member Michael Benedetto, right, on June 17, 2024, just ahead of the June 25 Primary Election. This year is the third time Soto has mounted a bid against the longtime incumbent.

Politics

Incumbent Benedetto, challenger Soto debate for second time in Assembly District 82 race

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

Camp Junior, a free sleepaway summer camp for Bronx youth ages 9 to 15, is preparing to welcome 300 youth to Harriman State Park.

Bronx youth get ready for Camp Junior, named in honor of local teen murdered in 2018

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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