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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…
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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…
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

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

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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?

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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

Taking a Broad View: Portrait Photography from the Collection
Derfner Judaica Museum

Solo and group exhibitions at Glyndor Ga
Today, 2 pm

Public Gallery Tour
Wave Hill

Join us for an exclusive after-hours enc
Tomorrow, 5 pm

Nighthunters: An Evening Owl Adventure
Wave Hill

Shreeyash Palshikar and Neel Murgai pres
Tomorrow, 7 pm

A Magical, Musical Diwali Celebration
Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum

Bronx-based nonprofit Infinite Variety P
Tomorrow, 7:30 pm

The Arena
Bronx Music Hall

Join us for a guided reading discussion
Nov. 18, 6 pm

We Charge Genocide at 75
La Casa de Los Pueblos

WNYC brings its ongoing community conver
Nov. 18, 6:30 pm

WNYC’s In Conversation: The Affordability Series
Fordham University’s Walsh Family Library – Flom Auditorium

A fun-filled day of exploring educationa
Feb. 27, 2027, noon

Bronx Charter School Fair & Kids Activity Expo
The Boys’ Club of New York – Tiger Clubhouse

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News

  • Throggs Neck celebrates Bronx veterans at 42nd annual Veterans Day Parade
  • Riley Billingslea’s mother, Ketrice Riley, says she is outraged that her son's suspected killer may soon be released on bail from custody.Family of Brooklyn teen shot dead in the Bronx this summer fear his suspected killer may soon walk free
  • Police say Javits Frimpong, the 15-year-old immigrant teen who was shot to death on a Bronx street also had his bag stolen by a stranger as he ran from his killers.Teen suspect in fatal Bronx shooting of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong now in custody, sources say
  • New Yorkers will have a few more months to get their mandatory "NYC Official" trash bins.Ouch! Sanitation Department raises trash fines to $250 as needle-stick injuries among workers surge
  • Former NYC teacher transforms Morris Park homestead into a place for Bronx children to gain hands-on farm experience

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