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State Assembly Member Yudelka Tapia celebrated Albany's $55 million investment in the upcoming affordable housing development, Fordham Landing South in University Heights.

University Heights

Bronx waterfront to get $55 million boost for 900-Unit affordable housing project

By Sadie Brown

Bronx leaders and community organizations accepted two checks for $3 million each on Tuesday to support programs aimed at reducing gun violence through several hot spots in the Bronx.

$6 Million investment from Albany targets gun violence in Bronx neighborhoods

By Sadie Brown

Residents at Mitchel Houses in Mott Haven told the Bronx Times that they aren't able to cook, and at times don't have hot water following a partial collapse of one of the residential buildings due to a boiler explosion. Now U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres is calling on NYCHA to prioritize converting the complex to all-electric.

Mott Haven

Ritchie Torres calls on NYCHA to convert Mitchel Houses to electric energy, residents agree

By Sadie Brown

Thousands, including Bronx Times reporter, Sadie Brown rode through the streets of the Borough on October 5 for the 31st annual Tour De Bronx cycling event. Riders and the Bronx Times experienced the Bronx from atop two wheels for a new perspective on its people, streets, parks historical and cultural landmarks.

I rode the Tour De Bronx on a whim: It was difficult, chaotic and I can’t wait to do it again next year

By Sadie Brown

The Bronx Chamber of Commerce board members saluted its 2017 Veterans Luncheon honorees.

Veterans

Bronx Chamber of Commerce seeks nominations for annual veterans luncheon honoring local heroes

By Sadie Brown

The Cross Bronx Expressway's Five Bridges Project will no longer consider adding a traffic diversion structure, the state announced Thursday October 9 following months of protests and rallies from Bronx stakeholders opposing the additional structure.

Cross Bronx Expressway coalition celebrates a win as state rolls back plans for “traffic diversion structure”

By Sadie Brown

The New York City Department of Transportation officially opened the newest electric vehicle charging station in the borough, Wednesday. The site offers EV drivers four fast chargers (

Electric Vehicles in the Bronx are charging ahead as the city installs a new fast charging station

By Sadie Brown and Emily Swanson

An all white, horse-drawn carriage carried 17-year-old Anthonaya Campbell's casket to the cemetery following a funeral service attended by hundreds in the East Bronx on Saturday.

Baychester

“Her soul and spirit are everywhere,” A community remembers Anthonaya Campbell

By Sadie Brown

Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark announced that law enforcement connected three Bronx shootings through ballistics and have charged 10 different individuals believed to be involved in gang activity and the retaliatory violence that lead to the death of four people this summer.

Breaking

DA Clark links multiple Bronx shootings to a ring of gang members and retaliatory violence

By Sadie Brown

funeral expenses

News

Can’t afford to grieve: Bronx families turn to crowdfunding to cover funeral expenses

By Sadie Brown

Police officers from the 52 Precinct updated the community on public safety in the precinct Thursday at the community council meeting. Commanding Officer, Deputy Inspector Chase A. Maneri answered questions, especially regarding the safety of the Williamsbridge Oval Park and what the NYPD was doing to increase security.

Norwood

NYPD says security cameras in the Williamsbridge Oval are coming

By Sadie Brown

Over 100 people gathered near Yankee Stadium Tuesday for a rally to End Veteran Poverty.

Bronx leaders push for the city to prioritize veterans at rally and resource event

By Sadie Brown

Zeta Charter Schools and Ballet Hispánico hosted a performance and immersive dance event Monday at Zeta South Bronx Lower Elementary School to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with pre-K through second grade students.

Melrose

South Bronx students celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Ballet Hispánico and Zeta Charter Schools

By Sadie Brown

Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, the Bronx Tourism Council and the Bronx Economic Development Corporation hyped up the 31st annual tour De Bronx Tuesday at a press conference at Lou Gehrig Plaza. They highlighted some of the sights riders would enjoy on the routes this year, talked about past experiences at the borough's signature cycling event and emphasized its importance in creating new cyclists in the Bronx and demonstrating a demand for safe cycling infrastructure.

Tour De Bronx 2025: Thousands expected to cruise through the borough

By Sadie Brown

bally's casino

EXCLUSIVE: Bally’s Casino hopeful boosts its investment offer to Community Advisory Committee

By Sadie Brown

Residents of a Highbridge building said that last week's fire broke out in the laundry room, although the FDNY has said that it's still investigating the official cause of the fire.

Highbridge

Tenants in fire-damaged Highbridge building say it’s been neglected for years by absentee landlord

By Sadie Brown

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