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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
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
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Community

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

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

By Jason Cohen
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Arts & Entertainment

Bronx resident dubbed executive director of Inside Broadway

By Jason Cohen
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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
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Bronxite fulfilling dream of becoming a pilot

By Jason Cohen
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Health

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

By Jason Cohen
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Health

Jacobi Medical Center thrives in pulmonary embolism study

By Jason Cohen
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Community

NYPD announces indoor shooting range coming to Rodman’s Neck

By Jason Cohen
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New Mott Haven luxury apartments home to hospital workers

By Jason Cohen
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Community

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

Jason Cohen
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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
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
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