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U.S. Respresentative Ritchie Torres, Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson State Assembly Member Landon Dais and nonprofit partners and small farms gathered to warn about the potential devastating impacts that the proposed $300 million in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could have on families in the Bronx.

Health

Bronx leaders rally against proposed $300B SNAP cut, warn of devastating local impact

By Sadie Brown

Justin Sanchez a 33-year-old progressive candidate running on a slogan of "cleaning up the damn streets" won the 2025 Democratic Primary election in round four of the ranked choice voting tallies released on Tuesday.

Politics

Justin Sanchez takes District 17, goes on to general election

By Sadie Brown

Following seven rounds of ranked choice voting, Chief of Staff to Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala, who is term-limited, won the democratic primary to represent district 08 on the New York City Council.

Politics

Elsie Encarnacion wins primary to succeed Diana Ayala in City Council District 8

By Sadie Brown

Official renderings show the proposed $4 billion Bally's Bronx casino and resort with a 2,000 seat event space which will surround the public golf course in Throggs Neck which is operated by Bally's Golf Links and Ferry Point. The gaming giant is competing for one of three downstate casino licenses which will be awarded later this year.

News

Bally’s submits $4B Bronx casino plan, promises historic investment

By Sadie Brown

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News

Yearbook photo sparks renewed debate over AOC’s ‘Bronx girl’ identity

By Sadie Brown

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‘Scary and Depressing’: Bronx LGBTQ+ community reacts to SCOTUS ruling on gender affirming care

By Sadie Brown

The Bronx Leadership Organizing Center and a collective of authors launched a new book Tuesday which highlights the stories of Bronx youth who have been impacted by foster care, family separation and youth incarceration.

Books

Bronx authors share stories of surviving “Cradle-to-Prison Pipeline” in new book

by Sadie Brown

Longtime friends Edgar Cruz and Leila Ramirez were laughing and dancing in the street Saturday, celebrating their shared Puerto Rican roots at the 2025 Longwood Festival in the South Bronx.

Longwood

2025 Longwood Festival: Salsa, Smiles, and Puerto Rican Pride

By Sadie Brown

Elsie Encarnacion

Elsie Encarnacion leads in District 8 Democratic primary, poised to succeed Diana Ayala

By Sadie Brown

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Justin Sanchez leads crowded Democratic primary in South Bronx’s District 17

By Sadie Brown

Chloe Mar Ramirez joined friends for the Bronx Pride Festival Saturday June, 21 in the South Bronx to dance and celebrate Queer visibility and resistance.

‘Our Existence Is Resistance’: Bronx Pride Returns Strong in 2025

By Sadie Brown

Morris Park's Dark Comedy Queen, Adrienne Iapalucci has been touring around the country to promote her Netflix special, a dark and deeply funny social commentary on some of life's most politically charged topics.

From Morris Park to Netflix: Adrienne Iapalucci delivers brutal laughs and Bronx realness

By Sadie Brown

Images of public artwork at five libraries across three boroughs were displayed at Hunts Point Library Wednesday when the city announced their completion.

New public artworks unveiled at Hunts Point and Melrose Libraries

By Sadie Brown

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Transit

Teen falls from 5 train in the Bronx while subway surfing

By Sadie Brown

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Housing

Bronx tenant advocates celebrate new law banning broker fees, calling it a win for renters

By Sadie Brown

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Health

Bronx Dems urge U.S. Senate to reject cuts to medicaid they warn could be “catastrophic”

By Sadie Brown

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