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Petition seeks to save “irreparable” Van Cortlandt Park Stadium from demolition

By Marina Samuel and ET Rodriguez Conversation…

Colin Kaepernick, founder of LUMI AI, poses with ten ninth graders who created graphic novels using the app at DREAM Charter School in Mott Haven.

Colin Kaepernick visits DREAM Charter School students showcasing AI-created graphic novels

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

A herd of Przewalski's horses with it's foal at the Bronx Zoo.

Bronx Zoo announces birth of rare endangered Przewalski’s horse

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

Mayor Mamdani unveils “Block by Block: The Housing Plan for a New Era” on Tuesday at Powerhouse Arts in Gowanus, Brooklyn.

Housing

Mayor Mamdani unveils housing plan targeting building repairs, neighborhood improvements in the Bronx

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

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OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | Inside the Bronx’s rent-stabilized buildings, tenants feel the strain of a system under pressure

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

The Orchard Beach Pavilion re-opens this summer after being closed since 2009 for repairs.

Outdoors

Orchard Beach Pavilion restored to former glory after $114M renovation, set to reopen this summer

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

Bronx Walk of Fame honorees. Left to right: Jimmy Rodriguez, Fanum Escanio, Darlene Rodriguez, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, Darrin Henson, and Lenny Santiago.

Community Celebration

Bronx Walk of Fame welcomes five new honorees during Bronx Week

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

Mayor Mamdani announced on Monday that the second city-run grocery store will be located in Hunts Point in the Bronx.

Mayor Mamdani announces second city-owned grocery store to open in Hunts Point by 2027

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

“Unity in Our Community," a new climate action-focused mural on exterior of the Clay Avenue Resident Association community space

Community Celebration

NYCHA Claremont Houses unveil resident-led climate action mural

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

Elected officials and partners from Airbnb, FIFA, the U.S. Soccer Foundation and New York City Public Schools break ground on a new soccer mini-pitch at PS 112 Bronxwood School in the Bronx.

Soccer

FIFA World Cup legacy investment brings new soccer mini-pitch to Bronx students ahead of World Cup

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

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Health

South Bronx Unite study finds rising pollution from congestion tolls as city invests $20M in Bronx asthma programs

By Marina Samuel and Keke Grant-Floyd Conversation…

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces historic $31 million penalty against Bronx landlords Karan Singh and Rajmattie Persaud, who operate Robert Fulton Terrace and Fordham Towers in the Bronx.

Housing

Mayor Mamdani, HPD announce historic $31M penalty against Bronx landlords over long-running building neglect

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

The newly expanded Grant Park.

NYC Parks, city officials unveils 4.7 acre Grant Park expansion, transforming vacant Bronx lots into green space

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

Rep. Ritchie Torres and Mayor Zohran Mamdani announce the expansion of broadband access for low-income families in the Bronx and Upper Manhattan.

Housing

EXCLUSIVE: Mayor Mamdani and Rep. Ritchie Torres announce $2M to expand high-speed internet in The Bronx and Upper Manhattan

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

Aaron Judge at the 46th Annual Yankees Homecoming Dinner on Sunday, April 19.

Community Service

Yankees raise record $2.5M for foundation at 46th Annual Homecoming Dinner

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

Althea Stevens, Chair of the Committee on Children & Youth co-leading the “Strengthening CUNY Pathways for Current and Former Foster Youth” oversight hearing.

NYC Council oversight hearing calls for stronger support for foster youth at CUNY

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

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