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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…
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…
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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

By Jason Cohen Conversation…
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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

Join EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care as w
Tomorrow, 2 pm

EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care Southern Boulevard Food Distribution
Neighborhood Care Southern Blvd

During National Homeownership Month, the
June 19, 4 pm

NYC Homeownership Week – “Stay Cool” Lounge
Sankofa Haus

Sparrow In Arms Inc., we are committed t
June 21, noon

Free Men’s empowerment
Andrew Freedman Home

ON TUESDAY’S HARLEM SWINGS and HOP
June 21, 7 pm

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

Cheyenne Pohl performs live at Shrine NY
June 22, 10 pm

Cheyenne Pohl One Night Only @ Shrine NYC
Shrine World Music Venue

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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News

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  • traffic crash in NYCFIRST ON amNY: Low-income communities of color facing greatest NYC traffic crash danger, receiving fewer street safety features, report finds
  • Mayor Mamdani visits Mosholu Montefiore Community Center to help parents enroll in 2-K
  • Democracy Prep Endurance High School senior plans phone-free fun day
  • NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal provides free sneakers for middle school students at M.S. 180

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