Sadie Brown, Author at Bronx Times – Page 7 of 20

air pollution

Canadian wildfire smoke spikes air pollution causing concerns for those in Asthma Alley

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

Members of the Stop the Cross Bronx Expansion coalition rallied Thursday outside a New York State Department of Transportation meeting Thursday to oppose the planned expansion of the Cross Bronx Expressway.

Bronxites rally against proposed Cross Bronx Expressway expansion

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

senior housing

Housing

117-Unit affordable senior housing opens in Morris Heights

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

fire

Fire erupts at New York Bottling Co. in Hunts Point; no injuries reported

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

acs

News

‘The Wound is Still Fresh’: Report details ACS’s racial harm against Black and Brown families in the Bronx

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

Bronx based advocates for cleaning up the Harlem River rallied at Mill Pond Park Tuesday morning to raise awareness about the state's attempt to exempt the waterway from certain water quality standards.

Bronx leaders blast state proposal to exempt Harlem River from clean water rules

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announces the appointment of Iris Rodriguez-Rosa as commissioner of the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation (NYC Parks).

Adams promotes former Bronx Parks commissioner to lead NYC Parks

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

Bronx Community College celebrated graduates last week at the 2025 commencement ceremonies.

Thousands celebrated at Bronx colleges for the 2025 commencement season

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

The nonprofit Samaritan Daytop Village filled a Bronx park with purple ribbons to memorialize all the people in the borough who died of an opioid overdose in 2023 and raise awareness about harm reduction tools like Narcan to reverse an opioid overdose.

Health

Bronx leaders and recovery advocates remember 858 Bronxites who died of an overdose

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

CASA Tenant Organizer Joanne Grell addressed a crowd of protesters calling on the Rent Guidelines Board to implement a rent freeze outside it's initial preliminary vote on April 30, 2025 at La Guardia Community College.

Housing

Rent Guidelines Board trims hike, but Bronx pushback grows: ‘Not far enough’

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

The Bronx's hometown superstar, Ice Spice surprised and inspired young women last week appearing at a wellness event in the West Bronx along with the nonprofit Girls Inc. and fashion designer Kate Spade.

Ice Spice returns to the Bronx to empower young women at Girls Inc. Wellness Summit

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

Bronx County voters will head to the polls on June 24, 2025, to choose between two Democratic candidates, Shekera Anessa Algarin and George Santana, both vying for a countywide Civil Court judge seat.

Politics

Bronx Voters to Choose New Civil Court Judge in June 24 Primary

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

he Bronx Zoo will officially reopen its famed World of Darkness exhibit on Saturday, July 12, offering visitors a chance to experience the lives of nocturnal creatures in an immersive, reverse-light environment.

Arts & Entertainment

Bronx Zoo to reopen iconic ‘World of Darkness’ exhibit on July 12

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

Four contenders have emerged in the 2025 race to represent district 17 in the South Bronx.

Politics

Bronx Council District 17 race heats up as four candidates vie to replace Salamanca

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

At its annual gala and fundraiser, elected officials and the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance honored veterans Thursday who dedicated themselves to preserving the park's Memorial Grove which honors local soldiers who have died in battle.

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance honors local veterans at annual gala and fundraiser ahead of Memorial Day

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

Lifelong resident of the North Bronx, Gary Axelbank was honored at the Bronx Ball Saturday as the peoples' choice for the Bronx Walk of Fame, a fitting title as Axelbank has served the people of the borough for three decades as a broadcast journalist.

Community Celebration

Star Power and Bronx Pride Shine at 2025 Bronx Ball

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

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