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About the Author

Lesley Cosme Torres

Lesley Cosme Torres is the Bureau 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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Laptop giveaway at Bronx Community College aims to tackle borough’s digital divide

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Election Day

2025 Election: Zohran Mamdani to become the next NYC mayor as Shirley Aldebol, Justin Sanchez win Bronx City Council races

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Community

Assembly member Michael Benedetto unveils new tow truck during Throggs Neck Halloween Parade

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Community

Election Day 2025 live updates: Bronxites head out to vote in the mayoral election

By Lesley Cosme Torres, Emily Swanson & Sadie Brown Conversation…
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Neighborhoods

Bronx Times’ 2025 General Election Voter Guide: What to know if you’re voting in the Bronx

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Morris Park

Cops seek four women suspects in Morris Park car robbery

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