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About the Author

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…
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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…
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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

By Jason Cohen Conversation…
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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

By Jason Cohen Conversation…
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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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Things to do in the Bronx

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Derfner Judaica Museum + Art Collection
Today, 10:30 am

Envisioning the Sacred: Modern Art from the Collection
Derfner Judaica Museum

Get ready to move and groove with the Si
Today, 1 pm

Silver Shoes Dance Club
Sister Annunciata Bethell Senior Center

Red Monkey returns to the double parlors
Tomorrow, 7 pm

Much Ado About Nothing presented by Red Monkey Theater Group
Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum

Lily’s last year of high school is
Tomorrow, 7 pm

Forest High and the Glitch In The System
The Players Theatre

June starts right here 🎤 High-energy R
June 5, 8 pm

Soul Revival City Island Edition 🥂
The Artist

Join the Third Avenue BID and BX Arts Fa
June 6, noon

The Hub Art Crawl
Robert Clemente Plaza

ON TUESDAY’S HARLEM SWINGS and HOP
June 7, 7 pm

Harlem Tuesdays: FREE Swinging Lindy Hop Class!
Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy

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News

  • The Throggs Neck Business Improvement District will celebrate America's 250th anniversary on June 14 at DeRosa-O'Boyle Triangle Throggs Neck BID to hold America 250 celebration
  • Mott Haven high school students showcase ideas to revitalize the South Bronx
  • Bronx neighborhoodMan shot in the Bronx, prompting post-rush hour manhunt for suspect
  • Israel Day Parade spectatorsIsrael Day Parade marches up 5th Avenue as Hochul signs buffer zone bill
  • Gov. Kathy Hochul holding up bill signed banning masks in law enforcement with immigrants standing behind herNew York bans masked law enforcement under Hochul immigration package aimed at curbing ICE tactics in state

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