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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…
Bronx hustler
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…
pilot

Bronxite fulfilling dream of becoming a pilot

By Jason Cohen Conversation…
boxing
Health

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

By Jason Cohen Conversation…
mom’s pictures
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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Tomorrow, 7 pm

Ayanna + the Remedy at Pelham Bay Park – Middletown Lawn
Middletown Lawn at Pelham Bay Park

The 11th Annual FOR KIDS TO BE KIDS MINI
June 28, all day

THE 11TH ANNUAL FOR KIDS TO BE KIDS MINI PARADE AND FUN DAY
Rosedale and Gleason aves. Bronx

ON TUESDAY’S HARLEM SWINGS and HOP
June 28, 7 pm

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

Van Cortlandt House Museum presents Over
June 29, 11 am

Overlapping Empires: A Solo Exhibition by Samantha Box
The Van Cortlandt House Museum

Join EmblemHealth and the Committee for
June 30, 2 pm

EmblemHealth & Committee for Hispanic Children and Families Food Pantry
Brownell School

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July 9, noon

Fire Safety for Older Adults Presented by the FDNY
Sister Annunciata Bethell Senior Center

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News

  • Assemblyman Michael Benedetto thanks his supporters at the Bronx Havana Room, as he secures another term representing Assembly District 82. Assemblyman Michael Benedetto secures re-election in District 82
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