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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

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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

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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

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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

Music that represents the citizens of th
Today, 8 pm

Folksongs Of The Bronx
Andrew Freedman Home

ehman Center for the Performing Arts is
Nov. 7, 8 pm

GINUWINE WITH SPECIAL GUEST RO JAMES @Lehman Center, Sat., Nov. 7th @8 PM
Lehman Center for the Performing Arts

Fall is peak migration time along the Hu
Nov. 8, 9:30 am

Fall Birding
Wave Hill

Experience yoga at sunset with unforgett
Nov. 8, 4 pm

Fiery Fall Sunset Yoga
Wave Hill

The PPNA has booked a very hard to get a
Nov. 10, 7 pm

Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Association Hosts November Community Event
Bronx House

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 Halloween Parade celebrates 40 years of bringing families together
  • The widow and friends of an NYPD Sergeant shot to death on a Bronx street spoke on Wednesday about life ten years after his murder.Death of a hero: Friends and family remember slain NYPD sergeant 10 years after his murder in the Bronx
  • BronxBronx murder-suicide: Man allegedly says ‘it’s over for’ girlfriend before shooting her, then himself, dead, cops say
  • DSC_4185Hochul wins reelection, makes NY history with Adrienne Adams as first all-woman gubernatorial ticket
  • housing lottery Housing lottery running for 17 units in Allerton, rent starts at $1,770

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