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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
family
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
Bronx resident Bridgette Rivera

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
pilot

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
Mott Haven luxury apartments

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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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

Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Gu
Today, 1 pm

Garden Highlights Walk
Wave Hill

Lily’s last year of high school is
Today, 2 pm

Forest High and the Glitch In The System
The Players Theatre

Death of a Salesman Pulitzer Prize® Winn
May 26, 12:30 pm

Books on Broadway: Death of a Salesman
Bryan Park

Get ready to move and groove with the Si
May 27, 1 pm

Silver Shoes Dance Club
Sister Annunciata Bethell Senior Center

PSS Davidson Older Adult Center at 955 U
May 28, 11 am

Free Barbeque, Dancing and Open House
PSS Davidson Older Adult Center

Parade May 30 2026 11am 164 street and G
May 30, 11 am

The Bronx puerto rican day parade
Grand Concourse and 164 street

Red Monkey Theater Group (RMTG) continue
May 30, all day

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

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News

  • Richard Swygert was sentenced to 75 years to life in prison for shooting a 20-year-old Rosedale man to death and wounding two others in front of the notorious and now-closed Umbrella Hotel in Kew Gardens during the early morning hours of New Year’s Day 2021.Bronx man gets 75 years to life in prison for Umbrella Hotel shooting in Kew Gardens that killed one, injured two others: DA
  • Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, Bronx orgs rally against ICE activity in Norwood
  • Riders of MTA cannonball train walk on platform at Penn StationMTA cannonballs into summer season with launch of LIRR Hamptons express, additional subway/bus beach service
  • DSC_6411Fare evasion: Top MTA official says agency is testing ‘European’ enforcement on moving buses
  • The Orchard Beach Pavilion re-opens this summer after being closed since 2009 for repairs. Orchard Beach Pavilion restored to former glory after $114M renovation, set to reopen this summer

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