Around Town News – Bronx Times

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More than 12,000 runners hit the streets for Bronx 10 Mile’s 30th anniversary

By Jill Tuthill Conversation…

Macombs Dam Park, a community park that rests in the shadow of Yankee Stadium, one of the richest sports franchises in the world, is deteriorating due to a decade of city neglect.

Why is the historic Bronx park next to Yankee Stadium falling apart despite City Council members raising millions to fix it?

By LaMont Jackson Conversation…

Photographer Oscar B. Castillo, Assembly member Amanda Septimo, State Senator Jessica González-Rojas, and members of New York Immigration Coalition pose at the launch of the third annual New York Proud art installation in Time Square.

Art installation celebrating immigrant New Yorkers comes to the Bronx

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

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Renaissance Youth Center celebrates $7 million investment and new home in the South Bronx

By Rebecca Raghunath Conversation…

Arts & Entertainment

Nearly 30 years after closing, Paradise Theatre set to reopen as a Bronx arts center

By Maurice Burbridge Conversation…

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Castle Hill YMCA brings back Bon Appétit fundraiser after seven-year hiatus, raises more than $50K

By Steven Goodstein Conversation…

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Bronx School of Hip Hop gets $350K for new classroom equipment

By Matthew McKay Conversation…

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Pour BX brings a new wine bar to Mott Haven as the neighborhood’s dining scene continues to take shape

By ET Rodriguez Conversation…

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Community cleanup gives new hope to longtime Throggs Neck ambulance corps

By Matthew McKay Conversation…

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Hand In Hand offers Throggs Neck entrepreneurs office space without the commitment

By Jay Cole Conversation…

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Bronx nonprofits host back-to-school bash with free haircuts, backpacks at Bronx Music Hall

By Maurice Burbridge Conversation…

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Council Member Justin Sanchez celebrates opening new office with Back to School Carnival

By Maurice Burbridge Conversation…

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Where to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11 across the Bronx this week

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

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Arts & Entertainment

CUNY’s Lehman College just got a $1.15m investment in the arts to upgrade the Lovinger Theater

By Rebecca Raghunath Conversation…

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Grammy-nominated Atlanta rapper Latto brings ‘Big Mama’ energy to Bronx classroom for ‘Celebrity Substitute’

By Maurice Burbridge Conversation…

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Governor Kathy Hochul joins Bronx elected officials for Co-op City back-to-school event

By Matthew McKay Conversation…

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