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About the Author

Lesley Cosme Torres

Lesley Cosme Torres is the Editor-in-Chief of the Bronx Times. She was born and raised in New York City and has deep roots in the Bronx ever since her family moved to the borough from Puerto Rico nearly 40 years ago. She’s passionate about helping people better understanding the Bronx and all the people within in. She’s currently an Adjunct Professor in the Film & Media Studies Department at Hunter College and graduated from the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism.

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Tremont

Zeta Charter Schools opens new elementary, middle school campus in the Bronx

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Politics

PRIMARY RESULTS: Darializa Avila Chevalier wins NY-13, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez re-elected to NY-14, Ritchie Torres re-elected to NY-15

By Lesley Cosme Torres Conversation…
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Politics

LIVE UPDATES: Polls open across the Bronx for Primary Election 2026

By Lesley Cosme Torres Conversation…
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces that the Bronx Terminal Market will host one of the borough-wide fan-fest celebrations during the World Cup.
Development

Mayor Mamdani launches free building inspection program for New York City homeowners

By Lesley Cosme Torres Conversation…
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Community

OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | Why the Bronx is the last affordable place to buy a home in New York City

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Education

28-year-old woman arrested after allegedly posing as a teen student at Westchester Square Academy

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Our Forgotten Borough

OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | How the Bronx feeds all of New York City— but struggles to feed itself

By Lesley Cosme Torres Conversation…
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Community

OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | The Bronx has NYC’s bread basket, but can barely feed itself

By Robert Pozarycki and Lesley Cosme Torres Conversation…
NYPL, and HPD celebrated the additional funding at St. John’s House II, an affordable housing development near Melrose Library where Neighborhood Internet was recently installed.
Politics

Mayor Zohran Mamdani highlights Highbridge Gardens shed removal as city advances new scaffold rules

By Lesley Cosme Torres Conversation…
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Our Forgotten Borough

OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | Medical neglect leads to tragedy for widowed Bronx father

By Lesley Cosme Torres Conversation…
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Our Forgotten Borough

OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | Why it is more risky for a Bronx mom to have a baby

By Lesley Cosme Torres Conversation…
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Community

EXCLUSIVE: Q&A with Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson on accomplishments and second term goals

By Lesley Cosme Torres Conversation…
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Community

Photos: ‘No one should endure the cold’: Bronx Borough President hosts annual winter coat giveaway

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Back To School

EXCLUSIVE: Newly appointed NYC Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels visits Bronx school where he began teaching career

By Lesley Cosme Torres Conversation…
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Community

2025 YEAR IN REVIEW: The Bronx Times’ top 10 most-read stories of 2025

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Community

At 161 St–Yankee Stadium, MTA employees spread Holiday joy with toys and tradition

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Things to do in the Bronx

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Derfner Judaica Museum + Art Collection
Tomorrow, 10:30 am

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

NYC employees and their families are inv
Tomorrow, 11 am

Health Benefits & Wellness Event with MetroPlusHealth
North Central Bronx Hospital

What exactly is a “Quarter Rican”? It’s
Tomorrow, 12:30 pm

Quarter Rican: A Hip Hop Musical
Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture

Join nature educator Ryan Mandelbaum and
Oct. 18, 9:30 am

The Art of Noticing: A Mindful Birding Experience
Wave Hill

Root your feet in the grass and look out
Oct. 18, 11:30 am

Yoga in the Garden
Wave Hill

PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE OF SUNDAY, OCTOBER
Oct. 18, noon

Bushwick Uncovered: Brunch, Street Art & Open Studios
GraffTours

Join us for a Meet the Artist program wi
Oct. 18, 2 pm

Meet the Artists: Melanie Brewster and Noormah Jamal
Wave Hill

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts pr
Oct. 18, 4 pm

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts presents Aida Cuevas & Flor de Toloache – An exquisite night of women in Mariachi!
Lehman Center for the Performing Arts

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  • East Tremont’s first 5K supports Bronx residents living with ALS and MS
  • Morris Park celebrates Italian heritage at 49th annual Columbus Day Parade
  • Revolutionary War history hides in plain sight outside Bronx White Castle
  • Pelham Bay’s first Restaurant Week puts neighborhood restaurants in the spotlight
  • Lehman College offers free health services to local residents at new Bronx Community Hub

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