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Jason Cohen

Jason Cohen is a contributor to the Bronx Times.

The Bronx has the highest rates of overdose deaths, with 831 residents dying from overdose in 2022, according to data from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Health

Samaritan Daytop Village, Bronx pols raise awareness about overdoses

By Jason Cohen Conversation…
Mott Haven resident Priscilla Alvarez is set to direct her first full length film this summer.
Movies

Mott Haven filmmaker relishes opportunity to make movies

By Jason Cohen Conversation…
family
Community

T-Mobile looking to improve cell service in Pelham Bay Park

By Jason Cohen Conversation…
Gun Hill Brewery served its last drink on May 18.
Business

Last call: Gun Hill Brewery shutters its doors in the Bronx

By Jason Cohen Conversation…
On May 10, Saint Barnabas Health System — in conjunction with the NYPD Sports Unit, Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux and the New York City Board of Education — hosted its second annual “Youth Football Camp” at Lehman College.
Kids & Education

‘A day they will always remember’: NFL stars head to Lehman College for annual youth football camp

By Jason Cohen Conversation…
Bronx resident Bridgette Rivera

Throggs Neck woman inspired by ‘strong minded and old school’ mom

By Jason Cohen Conversation…
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Arts & Entertainment

Bronx resident dubbed executive director of Inside Broadway

By Jason Cohen Conversation…
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Community

‘Let me become part of the solution’: Bronx hustler who went from making millions to prison tells his life story

By Jason Cohen Conversation…
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Bronxite fulfilling dream of becoming a pilot

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Health

Saint Barnabas Hospital teams up with nonprofit to bring youth boxing to the South Bronx

By Jason Cohen Conversation…
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Health

Jacobi Medical Center thrives in pulmonary embolism study

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Community

NYPD announces indoor shooting range coming to Rodman’s Neck

By Jason Cohen Conversation…
Mott Haven luxury apartments

New Mott Haven luxury apartments home to hospital workers

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Community

Is a men’s homeless shelter still coming to the northeast Bronx?

Jason Cohen Conversation…
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City Island

Sensors installed on City Island as part of larger NYC effort to address flood-prone areas

By Jason Cohen Conversation…
Moshe Pourad owns 26 Motors, one of the largest independent used car dealerships in New York, with four locations in the Bronx.
Business

One luxury car business is booming in the Bronx

By Jason Cohen Conversation…
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Come to the Great Lawn at Bartow-Pell fo
Sept. 12, 10 am

Bartow-Brocante Market
Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum

Fall is peak migration time along the Hu
Sept. 13, 9:30 am

Fall Birding
Wave Hill

The Riverdale Choral Society invites all
Sept. 16, 7 pm

Riverdale Choral Society Open Rehearsals
Christ Church Riverdale

The Bronx Chamber of Commerce will host
Sept. 17, 6:30 pm

Bronx Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala on September 17, 2026; Tickets On Sale Now
Marina del Rey

Batman Day at Poe Park is a free, family
Sept. 19, 1 pm

Batman Day at Poe Park
Poe Park

Meet and mingle with Wave Hill’s g
Sept. 24, 5:30 pm

Gardeners’ Party Honoring Our American Elm
Wave Hill

Take a piece of the garden home with you
Sept. 25, noon

Plant Sale
Wave Hill

Join poet and spoken word performance ar
Sept. 25, 6:30 pm

Midnight, Jazz & Langston: Navigating Kindred Spirits
Bronx River Art Center

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News

  • Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Director of Forensic Biology Mark Desire during the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks. 11 September 2001 - NEW YORK - Injured Members of the Medical Examiner's office are evacuated across the Hudson River to Jersey City after the collapse of the South Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. © 2001 Chip East / ALL RIGHTS RESERVED PHOTO CREDIT: © 2001 Chip EastOCME forensic scientist Mark Desire has been identifying 9/11 victims for 25 years. With hundreds of victims still unknown, he’s not stopping.
  • 20104410-39/11 public portal: Mamdani releases first 170,000 pages as records renew questions over air-quality warnings
  • Bronx Community Board 11 opens up the floor for comment on the proposed letter of support, dividing the room. Van Nest residents clash over a bill that would recognize Little Yemen as a cultural district
  • 55029530101_a8384f050b_oSignal trouble: Disappearing messages in Mamdani influencer chat trigger ‘corrective action’
  • housing lottery Housing lottery begins for 15 units in Crotona Park East, rent starts at $2,040

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