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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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Belmont

Bronx’s Little Italy held their annual tree lighting ceremony to kick off the holiday season

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Neighborhoods

Photos: New York Yankees host their annual Thanksgiving Food Voucher Giveaway

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University Heights

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

By Lesley Cosme Torres Conversation…
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Morris Park

Cops seek four women suspects in Morris Park car robbery

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Things to do in the Bronx

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Solo and group exhibitions at Glyndor Ga
Sept. 10, 2 pm

Public Gallery Tour
Wave Hill

Don’t Miss Out: Access Free Health Scree
Sept. 12, 10 am

Don’t Miss Out: Access Free Health Screenings & Wellness Experts on September 12
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Fall is peak migration time along the Hu
Sept. 13, 9:30 am

Fall Birding
Wave Hill

The Riverdale Choral Society invites all
Sept. 16, 7 pm

Riverdale Choral Society Open Rehearsals
Christ Church Riverdale

The Bronx Chamber of Commerce will host
Sept. 17, 6:30 pm

Bronx Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala on September 17, 2026; Tickets On Sale Now
Marina del Rey

Meet and mingle with Wave Hill’s g
Sept. 24, 5:30 pm

Gardeners’ Party Honoring Our American Elm
Wave Hill

Spend the evening in the double parlors
Sept. 24, 7 pm

Expanding the Discourse: Poetry Readings by David Mills
Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum

Take a piece of the garden home with you
Sept. 25, noon

Plant Sale
Wave Hill

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News

  • Bronx Community Board 11 opens up the floor for comment on the proposed letter of support, dividing the room. Van Nest residents clash over a bill that would recognize Little Yemen as a cultural district
  • 55029530101_a8384f050b_oSignal trouble: Disappearing messages in Mamdani influencer chat trigger ‘corrective action’
  • housing lottery Housing lottery begins for 15 units in Crotona Park East, rent starts at $2,040
  • 55504125313_5014e63a25_cA week before classes start, NYC Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels highlights priority to desegregate districts
  • The inside of the MTA's Brooklyn State Street substation after an explosion in December 2024.MTA watchdog audit sparked by 2024 explosion finds transit agency had widespread substation maintenance failures

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