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Jason Cohen

Jason Cohen is a contributor to the Bronx Times.

Bronx resident Ishmael Gaynor, right, and Stephon Hightower, started Top Borough Comedy four years ago at the Bronx Brewery in Port Morris.
Arts & Theater

Ishmael Gaynor makes the Bronx laugh one show at a time

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Country Club

Lifelong Bronxite finally lands dream job as principal at Villa Maria Academy

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City Island

Pols unveil legislation to restore quality of life to east Bronx coastal communities

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Business

Check cashing stores could shutter in the Bronx following state proposal to slash fees

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Education

Former Preston High student, teacher named school’s latest principal

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News

Bill to create statewide tracking system for rape kits still awaits Hochul’s approval

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Music

Gun Hill resident performs in Garden of Dreams Talent Show

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From Belize to Broadway, Bronx actor performs in Disney’s musical ‘The Lion King’

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COVID, buses, MTA
City Island

BX29 goes 24/7 providing long-awaited relief for City Island residents and visitors

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Sports

Throggs Neck Little League celebrates 70 years, fundraiser planned for Marina Del Rey

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Education

City DOE, mayor’s office grant Zeta charter school’s request for 31 additional pre-K seats

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Development

CB3 approves 23 affordable homeownership units in Morrisania section, part of larger project spanning 6 districts

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Education

NY charter schools sue U.S. Department of Education for refusing to pay federal grant funds; Bronx schools owed $217K

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Development

CB4 approves new Success Academy charter school for Grand Concourse area, stipulates 50% Bronx students

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Community

Melrose Mott Haven Senior Center reopens following years of neglect and months of repairs

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Education

As part of citywide initiative, students from 12 Bronx schools speak out on social justice issues through art

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Van Cortlandt House Museum presents Over
July 6, 11 am

Overlapping Empires: A Solo Exhibition by Samantha Box
The Van Cortlandt House Museum

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July 9, noon

Fire Safety for Older Adults Presented by the FDNY
Sister Annunciata Bethell Senior Center

The Bronx Documentary Center presents th
July 9, 6 pm

Latin American Foto Festival – Opening reception
Bronx Documentary Center

Mexican American photographer Alicia Ver
July 11, 5 pm

Latin American Foto Festival 2026 Photobook Talk with Alicia Vera: Va a Llover Toda La Noche
Bronx Documentary Center

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July 29, 6 pm

Foraging Walk with Robin Greenfield in the Bronx
Bronx Park

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News

  • MTA new R211 D train cars running in BrooklynAbout ‘D’-arn time: MTA rolls out shiny new R211 trains on the D line, replacing 1980s-era rail cars
  • The Filipino fast-food chain Jollibee officially opened its first Bronx location on July 1, drawing crowds of eager customers whose lines wrapped around the block before the restaurant opened its doors. Filipino fast-food chain Jollibee opens its first Bronx location in The Hub
  • deadly pedestrian traffic death in vision zero eraVision Zero: NYC pedestrian traffic deaths hit record low for first half of this year, DOT data
  • Inside the Bronx’s new gaming spot: Bledix Gaming Cafe creates a unique neighborhood hangout
  • A rally with City Council members and advocates for the expansion of the Fair Fares program.NYC BUDGET: Fair Fares half-priced fare program expanded to make 340,000 more New Yorkers eligible

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