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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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Politics

LIVE UPDATES: Polls open across the Bronx for the 2026 Midterm Elections

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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

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Our Forgotten Borough

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

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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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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

By Lesley Cosme Torres & Emily Swanson Conversation…
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Things to do in the Bronx

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Solo and group exhibitions at Glyndor Ga
Nov. 5, 2 pm

Public Gallery Tour
Wave Hill

Music that represents the citizens of th
Nov. 5, 8 pm

Folksongs Of The Bronx
Andrew Freedman Home

Get ready for a night of big laughs with
Nov. 6, 8 pm

Live Comedy At The Double Door Lounge
Double Door Lounge

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

  • Mayor Mamdani seeks a six-month delay in new SNAP stocking rules that could threaten NYC bodegas, but USDA says the requirements will take effect Wednesday.Mamdani urges Trump administration to delay SNAP stocking rules that could threaten NYC bodegas
  • construction Construction work ongoing at five total residential projects across Highbridge and Concourse, will bring over 900 new housing units
  • An MTA A subway train in Queens.MTA could plug projected budget holes by taking conductors off more trains, making other reforms: fiscal watchdog report
  • scene in Bronx of police-involved shootingPolice shoot armed man in the Bronx after he fires at them in wild daylight gun fight
  • Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks at a street-safety news conference at City Hall on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.Mother of slain Bronx boy granted visa from President Trump, says Mamdani

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