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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 Conversation…

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Allerton

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

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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 Conversation…

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 Conversation…

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 Conversation…

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 Conversation…

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 Conversation…

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

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

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Belmont

Pedestrian struck and killed by truck in Belmont area: cops

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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 Conversation…

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

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

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler announces the arrest of 15 people for a drug trafficking scheme upstate, including the director of the Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence program Michael Rodriguez, at a press conference in Middletown on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023.

Director of Bronx anti-gun violence org busted for drug trafficking scheme, gun possession

By Camille Botello, Aliya Schneider and Emily Swanson Conversation…

Ballin 4 Peace defeated team NYPD 10-5 on Sunday, July 30, 2023.

Ballin 4 Peace victorious over NYPD in Celebrity Charity Softball Game

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Business

Suspect arrested in Pelham Parkway smash and grabs, but residents remain concerned

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Five Bronx students selected for the 2023 NYC Votes Youth Ambassador Program

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Two BronxWorks seasonal farm stands to open this week in the South Bronx

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